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Leandra Beabout

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Leandra Beabout is a freelance health and travel writer based between Indiana and India. Her work has been published in Reader's Digest, Greatist, The Guardian, Lonely Planet, and more. She was previously an English teacher and daily newspaper reporter.
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A hand holding a blue capsule: How much is Azstarys without insurance?
Drug Info

How much is Azstarys without insurance?

Azstarys costs $571 per month, but we share ways to save on Azstarys without insurance
Three prescription bottles: How much is Velphoro without insurance?
Drug Info

How much is Velphoro without insurance?

Velphoro costs vary by pharmacy, but you can expect to pay over $2,000 if you don’t have insurance or coupons
Diabetes testing equipment: How much is Omnipod without insurance?
Drug Info

How much is Omnipod without insurance?

Omnipod insulin therapy costs more than $760 per month without insurance, but there are alternatives and ways to save
Ozempic and Mounjaro pens - switching from Ozempic to Mounjaro
Drug Info

Switching from Ozempic to Mounjaro

Quitting Ozempic to start Mounjaro isn’t recommended for everyone—but for some, it could increase blood sugar control and weight loss
A hair brush: Does Nurtec cause hair loss?
Drug Info

Nurtec hair loss: Why it may happen

Here’s why hair loss may happen while taking Nurtec, even though it’s not a direct side effect
A stethoscope and a heart: Does Ozempic cause blood clots?
Drug Info

Does Ozempic cause blood clots?

Some conditions related to Type 2 diabetes could be the cause of blood clots on Ozempic
Someone holding a pillow to their body with eyes wide open: Does Ozempic cause insomnia?
Drug Info

Does Ozempic cause insomnia?

Side effects of Type 2 diabetes are more likely than Ozempic to cause insomnia
A pregnant person looking at their belly: Can you take Enbrel while pregnant?
Drug Info

Can you take Enbrel while pregnant?

Only a healthcare provider familiar with your situation can help you decide whether to take Enbrel while pregnant
A baby bottle and a capsule: Can you take Rexulti while breastfeeding?
Drug Info

Can you take Rexulti while breastfeeding?

There’s little information about whether it is safe to breastfeed while taking Rexulti
A pregnant person looking at their belly:" Can you take Latuda while pregnant?
Drug Info

Can you take Latuda while pregnant?

There is very little data on Latuda use during pregnancy, which is why it’s important to consult a healthcare provider about whether to continue using it
image of chili pepper and tape measurer - capsaicin for weight loss
Wellness

Capsaicin for weight loss

This supplement can curb cravings and boost metabolic rate
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