May 2025 Health Archive – Your Quick Guide to the Month’s Top Articles
Welcome back! May was busy at Karen’s Health Insights. We broke down a mood‑stabilizer, answered a wave of Nurx questions, cleared up a tricky STI in pregnancy, and listed safer pain‑relief options. Below you’ll find the highlights, so you can grab the info you need without scrolling through each post.
Lamictal – Essential Insights, Uses, Side Effects & Safety Tips
Lamictal (lamotrigine) is a common prescription for bipolar disorder and epilepsy. It works by calming the brain’s electrical activity, which helps stop mood swings and seizures. Most users start with a low dose to avoid rash, then increase slowly under doctor supervision. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, and nausea, but serious skin reactions are rare if you follow the titration schedule. We also covered drug interactions – avoid combining it with certain birth‑control pills unless your doctor adjusts the dose.
Nurx Customer Support – Shipping, Auto‑Refill & Insurance Answers
Nurx’s pharmacy service grew fast in 2025, and so did the number of user questions. The biggest headache? Shipping delays caused by carrier backlogs. Our guide shows how to track shipments, set up a backup address, and request express shipping if you’re low on medication. Auto‑refill is a lifesaver, but you need to keep your insurance info current; otherwise you might get surprise costs. We walked through updating your profile, checking coverage, and using the Nurx app to avoid missed refills.
Trichomoniasis in Pregnancy – Risks, Symptoms, and Safe Treatments
Trichomoniasis is a common STI that can cause irritation, discharge, and burning. During pregnancy, the infection raises the risk of preterm labor and low birth weight if left untreated. Symptoms often mimic a yeast infection, so a proper lab test is key. The good news? Single‑dose metronidazole is safe in the second and third trimesters, and it clears the infection quickly. We also gave tips on preventing reinfection, like using condoms and having partners tested.
Neurontin Alternatives – Safer Non‑Opioid Options & Dose‑Sparing Combos for 2025
Gabapentin (Neurontin) eases nerve pain, but it can cause dizziness, swelling, and sometimes dependence. In 2025, several non‑opioid drugs stepped up as alternatives: pregabalin, duloxetine, and low‑dose amitriptyline all show solid pain relief with fewer side effects. Combining a small gabapentin dose with a non‑opioid can let you cut the overall amount and still get comfort. We listed dosing tricks, what to watch for, and how to talk to your doctor about a personalized plan.
That’s the May roundup in a nutshell. If any of these topics hit close to home, dive deeper into the full articles on Karen’s Health Insights. Got a question that wasn’t covered? Drop us a line and we’ll chase down the answer for you.
