Learning Center

Coumadin, a blood thinner, is prescribed to help reduce your risk of developing a blood clot. Medicare benefits from a Part D Prescription Drug Plan that cover this medication can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses if your physician prescribes Coumadin. Conditions Treated by Coumadin Blood clots can develop in the heart,…

A Special Enrollment Period is a time that you are allowed to sign up for a health insurance plan outside the traditional enrollment periods. In most cases, you are eligible to sign up for Medicare coverage during your Initial Enrollment Period, which generally occurs when a person reaches the age…

Omeprazole is a generic form of a medication that can be purchased either OTC (over the counter) or with a doctor’s prescription. Brand names include Prilosec OTC, Zegerid OTC, OmePPi and Zegerid. A discussion with your doctor should make it clear which version of the drug is suitable for your…

Metformin is a generic diabetes medication, which is marketed under the brand names of Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Riomet, Glumetza and Fortamet. It is prescribed for people with diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes, more commonly known as type 2 diabetes, which causes high blood sugar (glucose) levels. When blood glucose is…

Enrolling in Medicare is an important step for many people in protecting their health and their finances as they age. The Medicare program assists millions of seniors and certain individuals with qualifying disabilities, and without Medicare, some Americans would struggle to afford the cost of healthcare and related expenses. The…

Pain management is necessary in a wide range of medical situations, including after an injury, after certain surgeries, or during the course of treating symptoms of an illness. There are many approaches to pain management that utilize the body’s own healing power to alleviate pain, but in some cases, prescription…

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance in the body. It helps digestion and keeps cells healthy. Unfortunately, this wax-like substance can also cause cardiovascular problems when large amounts are present. Too much cholesterol can lead to plaque that builds up on the walls of arteries and potentially leads to blockages…

Although Medicare is often the medical insurance program of choice for retired individuals and those who qualify due to disability, there are many Medicare recipients who rely on the program while still working and earning a paycheck. In most circumstances, Medicare Part D, the prescription drug benefit, is optional coverage…

Norvasc is the brand name for a drug named amlodipine. It is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina or chest pain. For high blood pressure, it works by slackening blood vessels to facilitate blood flow. This is critical because high blood pressure can lead…