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How to File a Direct Complaint with the FDA as a Patient
Learn how patients can file direct complaints with the FDA about adverse reactions, product failures, or safety issues with drugs, devices, and supplements. Step-by-step guide on using MedWatch and the Safety Reporting Portal.
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ACE inhibitors and ARBs can harm a fetus during pregnancy. Learn about the risks, safe alternatives like labetalol and methyldopa, and steps to take if you're on these meds while pregnant.
Published ON: 4 FebGeneric drugs save money, but counterfeit versions put lives at risk. Learn how strict quality control standards like cGMP, serialization, and advanced testing prevent fake medicines from reaching patients - and why they work better than you think.
Published ON: 12 FebMedication reminder apps like Medisafe and MyTherapy help patients take their pills on time, improving adherence by up to 43%. Learn how these digital tools work, which ones are most effective, and how to use them in 2026.
Published ON: 1 FebLearn how to read FDA safety communications about your medications. These updates can change how you take your drug, warn of new side effects, or tell you when to call your doctor. Don't ignore them.
Published ON: 19 FebLower generic drug prices directly improve patient adherence, reduce hospitalizations, and save billions in healthcare costs. Studies show that when out-of-pocket costs drop, people take their meds-leading to better health and fewer preventable deaths.
Published ON: 14 Feb