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Welcome to the MedsBase Blog

Here at MedsBase, we want to offer you more than just the ability to purchase the medications you require. On this blog, we aim to shed some light on conditions, medications, how they work, what they interact with and any medical news that we think might interest you. Browse below, either by category or by viewing all, to catch up on the latest and learn more.
Weight Neutral Antidepressants — 7 Proven Options That Won’t Cause Weight Gain

Weight neutral antidepressants like bupropion, venlafaxine, and duloxetine can treat depression without the weight gain. [...]

Petrelintide Weight Loss — The New Amylin Agonist That May Outperform GLP-1s on Tolerability

Petrelintide weight loss targets the amylin pathway for fewer GI side effects than GLP-1s. Learn [...]

Icotrokinra for Ulcerative Colitis: Once-Daily Pill vs Biologics — What Patients Need to Know

Icotrokinra ulcerative colitis treatment — the first once-daily oral IL-23 blocker — just delivered strong [...]

Tamoxifen Breast Cancer Treatment: A Complete Patient Guide

Tamoxifen breast cancer treatment cuts recurrence risk by nearly half over 10 years. Learn what [...]

Antipsychotic Medication Weight Gain: What the Latest Research Tells You and What Helps

Antipsychotic medication weight gain affects most users within weeks. Discover 7 evidence-based strategies to manage [...]

Rectal Cancer Immunotherapy: Dostarlimab (Jemperli) and the New Option to Avoid Chemo, Radiation, and Surgery

Rectal cancer immunotherapy with dostarlimab (Jemperli) helped most trial patients avoid chemo, radiation, and surgery. [...]

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Isotretinoin for Acne: How It Works, Dosing, Side Effects, and What to Ask First

Isotretinoin for acne is the most effective treatment available, but it carries real risks. Learn [...]

Tranexamic Acid — Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Safety

Tranexamic acid stops heavy bleeding and can fade melasma, but it carries a real blood-clot [...]

Bepirovirsen (Hibsago) — the First Antisense Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis B, and What It Means for Patients

Bepirovirsen (Hibsago) is the first antisense drug that can help some adults stop all hepatitis [...]

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Exercise Prescription for Heart Health — What the New ACC Guidelines Mean and How to Get Started

The ACC now recommends exercise prescription for heart health as a formal part of cardiovascular [...]

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Once Weekly Generic Hormone Therapy Patch — FDA Approval, Benefits & What It Means for Menopause Treatment Costs

FDA approved the first once weekly generic hormone therapy patch in October 2026. Learn what [...]

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Exercise vs Antidepressants for Depression — Which Works Better, Based on 2026 Research

Exercise vs antidepressants for depression. Can exercise replace antidepressants for depression? A 2026 research review [...]

Cold Therapy vs Heat Therapy: 5 Proven Rules for Choosing the Right Pain Relief

Cold therapy vs heat therapy — which one actually helps your pain? Learn 5 evidence-based [...]

Exercise with Autoimmune Disease: 8 Proven Strategies to Stay Active Without Triggering Flares

Exercise with autoimmune disease does not have to trigger flares. Discover 8 evidence-based strategies including [...]

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Pulmonary Embolism Warning Signs: 7 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Pulmonary embolism warning signs can be subtle — sudden shortness of breath, sharp chest pain, [...]

Antihistamines Side Effects: What Long-Term Allergy Treatment Users Must Know

Antihistamines side effects long-term allergy treatment. Long-term antihistamines side effects can surprise daily allergy treatment [...]

Bacteriophage Therapy: The Science Behind Nature’s Antibiotic Alternative

Bacteriophage therapy antibiotic resistance. Bacteriophage therapy is emerging as a powerful tool against antibiotic resistance. [...]

Can I manage this without medication?

Can I manage this without medication?. High-fiber diet vs metformin blood sugar control — a [...]

I need this medication for my mental health, but I’m scared of the diabetes risk

I need this medication for my mental health, but I'm scared of the diabetes risk. [...]

Orforglipron Weight Loss — 7 Key Facts About This Oral GLP-1 Medication

Orforglipron weight loss oral GLP-1 data explained — trial results, side effects, and how this [...]

Drug-Indued Nutrient Depletion — Which Medications Deplate Your Vitamins

Drug-induced nutrient depletion common medications. "silently drain." Specifics: metformin/B12

Amoxicillin vs Azithromycin — Which Antibiotic for Which Bacterial Infection?

Amoxicillin vs azithromycin for bacterial infections. "which one treats which conditions."

Shingles Antiviral Treaament — A Complete Early Intervention Guide

Shingles antiviral treatment early intervention. "cut recovery time nearly in half". Number