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Brand name drugs

Brand-name drugs are manufactured by the company that brought the drug to market. They are typically more expensive than their generic alternatives, but may be preferable in some cases.

An inhaler: How much is Combivent Respimat without insurance?

How much is Combivent Respimat without insurance?

Combivent respimat can be expensive without insurance, but there are affordable alternatives
Dec. 2, 2024
A scale and two autoinjector pens: Who should not take Wegovy?

Who should not take Wegovy?

Wegovy and its active ingredient, semaglutide, have become popular for weight loss, but these drugs aren’t for everyone
Nov. 22, 2024
Two autoinjectors for drugs like Wegovy: Can you take Wegovy a day early?

Can you take Wegovy a day early?

What you should know if you’re considering taking Wegovy before your usual weekly dose
Nov. 22, 2024

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An autoinjector pen for a drug like Ozempic: Is Ozempic a controlled substance?
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Is Ozempic a controlled substance?

Ozempic isn’t technically a controlled substance, but there are concerns about its misuse
Nov. 22, 2024
Rx pill bottles and pills: What can I take instead of clonidine?
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Clonidine alternatives: What can I take instead of clonidine?

Clonidine doesn't work for everyone. Diovan, hydrochlorothiazide, Norvasc, Toprol XL, and Intuniv are some clonidine alternatives. Get the full list here.
Oct. 11, 2022
A scale and two semaglutide pens: Still hungry on Ozempic?
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Still hungry on Ozempic? Why you might not be losing weight

Weight loss is typical on this diabetes medication, but don’t expect results to occur overnight
Nov. 13, 2024
Rx blister packs and Rx pill bottle: Non-drowsy allergy medicine
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What are the best non-drowsy allergy medicines?

Non-drowsy antihistamines, such as Allegra, Claritin, and Clarinex can offer allergy relief without the symptom of drowsiness
Apr. 10, 2023
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Jardiance side effects and how to avoid them
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Jardiance side effects and how to avoid them

Feb. 24, 2021
Two diabetes pens: How to navigate a Mounjaro shortage
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What to do during the Mounjaro shortage

Here’s what you need to know about the Mounjaro shortage, including how to prepare if it happens again
Apr. 10, 2024
A syringe and a pill with "vs." between them: Contrave vs. Wegovy: Differences, similarities & side effects
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Contrave vs. Wegovy: Differences, similarities & side effects

Contrave has been on the market longer than Wegovy, but Wegovy may yield better weight loss results
Jun. 19, 2024
An Ozempic pen: Ozempic shortage: Causes, consequences & alternatives
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Ozempic shortage: Causes, consequences & alternatives

Learn why Ozempic backorders occur and what to do when supply can’t keep up with demand
Apr. 12, 2024
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