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Why Lisinopril Causes That Dry, Annoying Cough
Lisinopril often causes a dry cough by raising bradykinin in the airways, not by damaging your lungs. The usual fix is switching to an ARB like losartan.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
5 Thyroid Pearls From an ER Doctor
An ER doctor's five thyroid medication lessons: stopping, timing, biotin, 'natural' alternatives, and losing access.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
Why Your Ankles Started Swelling After Starting Amlodipine
Amlodipine often makes ankles swell by relaxing small arteries, not by retaining fluid. The fix is usually a dose change rather than quitting the medication.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
Why You Feel Worse After Stopping Omeprazole
Stopping omeprazole can trigger rebound acid that mimics worsening reflux for a few weeks. A clinician can sort out whether you need a taper or a refill.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
My Cholesterol Is Normal Now. Do I Still Need the Statin?
Normal cholesterol on a statin usually means the drug is doing its job, not that you're cured. A clinician can sort out whether stopping makes sense.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
Do I Need to Take Levothyroxine Forever?
Levothyroxine is usually long-term because it replaces thyroid hormone your body can't make. A clinician can help you confirm whether you still need it.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
The Key to Universal Infinite Healthcare
Healthcare is a credence good — and AI is dissolving the information asymmetry that built the $1.1 trillion administrative apparatus. Here's the playbook for what comes next.
By Joshua Dong, CEO