PharmaPassport.com: Your Guide to Medications and Health - Page 2
How Generic Drugs Are Made: The Full Manufacturing Process Explained
Jan, 19 2026Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Generic drugs save billions in healthcare costs and make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions. Learn how they're made, tested, and approved by the FDA to match brand-name drugs - without cutting corners.
Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: How Dual Incretin Therapy Works and What to Expect
Jan, 18 2026Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is the first dual incretin therapy approved for weight loss, targeting both GLP-1 and GIP receptors to deliver up to 22.4% body weight loss. Learn how it works, what to expect, and how it compares to other weight-loss drugs.
Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks
Jan, 17 2026Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Energy drinks and stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin can dangerously raise blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of heart attack, arrhythmias, and stroke-especially when used together. Learn the real risks and what to do instead.
CYP450 Interactions: How Grapefruit Affects Warfarin and SSRIs
Jan, 16 2026Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
Grapefruit can dangerously interfere with warfarin and certain SSRIs by blocking CYP450 enzymes that break down these drugs. Learn which medications are at risk, why timing doesn't help, and what to do instead.
Antidepressants and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Interactions
Jan, 15 2026Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Antidepressants and birth control can be safely used together for most women, but risks exist with certain medications. Learn which antidepressants interfere with birth control, how to spot side effects, and what alternatives to consider.
Using Food Diaries on Warfarin: Track Vitamin K for Safer Blood Thinning
Jan, 14 2026Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Track vitamin K intake with a food diary to keep your INR stable on warfarin. Learn which foods affect blood thinning, how to use digital tools, and why consistency beats avoidance.
GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: Real Benefits and Common Side Effects
Jan, 13 2026Pharmacy and DrugsCaspian Lockhart
GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound help people lose up to 20% of body weight, but come with side effects like nausea and high costs. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what to expect before starting.
TNF Inhibitors and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know About Biologics and Immunosuppression
Jan, 12 2026Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
TNF inhibitors like Humira and Enbrel help control autoimmune diseases but raise questions about cancer risk. Learn what the real data says, who’s most at risk, and how to stay safe while using these powerful biologics.
Diet and Autoimmunity: Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Eating Patterns
Jan, 11 2026Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Evidence shows anti-inflammatory diets like Mediterranean, AIP, and plant-based eating can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in autoimmune diseases. Learn which diets work best, what science says, and how to start safely.
Gut Microbiota and Obesity: How Probiotics Influence Weight and Metabolic Health
Jan, 10 2026Health and WellnessCaspian Lockhart
Gut microbiota plays a key role in obesity by affecting energy harvest, inflammation, and fat storage. Probiotics can help restore balance, reduce belly fat, and improve metabolic health - but results vary by strain, diet, and individual microbiome.
