Best Time to Take Levothyroxine: Morning, Night, or Bedtime?

Best Time to Take Levothyroxine: Morning, Night, or Bedtime?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Levothyroxine — sold as Synthroid, Levoxyl, and Tirosint — is one of the most timing-sensitive medications older adults take. Get ...

Levothyroxine and Coffee: How Long Should You Wait Before Your Morning Cup?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Levothyroxine — sold under brand names like Synthroid, Levoxyl, and Tirosint — is one of the most commonly prescribed medications ...

Berberine vs. Metformin for Seniors: What’s the Difference and Which Is Safer?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Berberine has been called “nature’s metformin” in health circles, and some studies show the two have surprisingly similar effects on ...

Is Berberine Bad for Your Kidneys? What Seniors Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Berberine has become one of the most talked-about supplements for blood sugar and cholesterol support in older adults. But one ...

Illustration of a berberine supplement bottle, yellow capsules, prescription bottles, pill organizer, and medication list, representing berberine drug interaction risks for seniors.

Berberine Drug Interactions: What Seniors on Diabetes or Heart Medications Must KnOW

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Berberine is often described as a “natural” supplement — but natural does not mean it is free from drug interactions. ...

Senior woman sitting at a kitchen table holding her stomach, indicating mild GI discomfort after taking a supplement

Berberine Side Effects in Seniors: What to Expect in the First Few Weeks

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

GI side effects are the most common reason seniors stop taking berberine in the first few weeks — and many ...

Berberine supplement bottle with yellow capsules, a glass of water, a healthy meal plate, reading glasses, and a pill organizer on a clean kitchen table, representing berberine dosage for seniors.

Berberine Dosage for Seniors: How Much to Take and When

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Most berberine supplements come with one set of dosing instructions: 500mg, three times a day. That is the dose used ...

Berberine supplement bottle with yellow capsules beside a glucose meter, cholesterol report, reading glasses, and herbal tea on a clean wellness countertop.

Berberine for Seniors: Can This Supplement Help Blood Sugar and Cholesterol?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

If you or someone you care for has been told that blood sugar or cholesterol numbers are creeping up, berberine ...

Older man sitting on the edge of his bed at night with a soft lamp on

Causes of Frequent Nighttime Urination in Seniors: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

It is 2 a.m. and you are awake again, swinging your legs over the side of the bed for the ...

Senior woman steadying herself on a kitchen counter with pill bottles in the foreground

When Medications Affect Balance: A Guide for Seniors and Caregivers

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

You stand up from the kitchen chair and the room sways for a moment, just long enough to grab the ...

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