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Drug Info
How much is Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) without insurance?
Generic Seroquel, quetiapine fumarate $154 without insurance. Learn how to get quetiapine fumarate at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
Dec. 12, 2023
Drug Info
How much is amitriptyline without insurance?
The generic version of Elavil, amitriptyline, costs $27 without insurance. Learn how to get amitriptyline at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Dec. 12, 2023
Drug Info
How much is Clenpiq without insurance?
Clenpiq costs $229 without insurance. Learn how to get Clenpiq at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
Dec. 6, 2023
News
HIV statistics 2024
Globally, people who inject drugs have 35 times the risk of acquiring HIV of the general population, female sex workers have 30 times the risk, gay men have 28 times the risk, and transgender women have 14 times the risk
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024
Drug Info
How much is Xifaxan without insurance?
Xifaxan costs $2000 without insurance. Learn how to get Xifaxan at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives
Dec. 6, 2023
Drug Info
Plan B One-Step side effects
The most common Plan B side effects are changes in the menstrual cycle and heavy periods, but other minor side effects have been reported
Dec. 1, 2023
Drug Info
Paxlovid side effects and how to avoid them
Paxlovid side effects include COVID-19 rebound and a bad taste in the mouth. Interactions with other drugs could cause serious or life-threatening problems.
Dec. 1, 2023
Drug Info
Biotin side effects and how to avoid them
Biotin has no reported side effects, but there are interactions and considerations to be aware of when taking it as a supplement
Dec. 1, 2023
Health Education
10 foods high in vitamin D
A lack of vitamin D can lead to health problems, but we can get enough of the nutrient when our skin is exposed to sunlight and when we eat certain foods
Dec. 1, 2023
Company
Guide to Medicaid in New York
Learn about eligibility, restrictions, and coverage under New York Medicaid
Nov. 30, 2023
Drug Info
Xdemvy side effects and how to avoid them
Xdemvy side effects include burning and stinging
Nov. 17, 2023