Clinton Adaka, PharmD

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[Clinton Adaka, PharmD @ClintonPharmD]

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This is the article that says the quiet questions out loud: 👉 https://t.co/cZBOUxw4gQ?
If you’ve ever felt too awkward to ask a health question, this one’s for you.

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🕑 It’s 2 AM. You’re Googling “Can I drink on antibiotics?” or “Why is my pee orange?”

But you never ask your pharmacist.
You should and here’s why.
🧵

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6.
Medication only works if you take it.
Health advice only helps if it's heard.
Let’s listen more. Let’s care more. Let’s talk, like family.
RT if this resonates.
📩 Share it with someone you love.
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🧵THREAD: The health advice I’d give my mother and maybe yours too.
I’m a pharmacist now.
But before I wore the white coat, I was just a son, watching my mum struggle with something millions silently suffer from: high blood pressure.
She missed doses. Ignored warning signs.

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5. Here’s the full piece:
👉 https://t.co/xwpzQPOJta
And here’s the one thing I’ll say to wrap this thread:

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4.
If you've ever:
– Skipped your meds
– Ignored lifestyle advice
– Watched someone you love do the same
– Or felt overwhelmed about where to start…

…this is for you.

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3.
So I wrote an open letter, straight from the heart.
The kind of advice I’d give my mum now, with all I’ve learned as a pharmacist.
It’s simple, it’s real, and it’s for YOU to learn from.

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2. Her condition got worse.
Not because there was no treatment.
But because we didn't talk about it enough in our home, in our culture, in our day-to-day lives.
This isn’t just a personal story. It’s a public health one.

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@its_me_Gulshan Appreciate this post! I’ve been covering similar topics from a pharmacist’s lens, trying to make health and medication talk more human and less overwhelming. If that’s something you’re into, you have to check out my page 😊

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@JAMA_current Love seeing topics like this being discussed openly. I write thought-provoking health content from a pharmacist’s POV if you’re into smart takes on medicine, wellness and what really happens behind the pharmacy counter, my page should be your next scroll.

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@modrnhealthcr Conversations like this are exactly why I started sharing behind the scenes insights into pharmacy and everyday health. I recently explored a related issue on my page, happy to connect with others thinking deeply about this.

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@Health_Affairs @PedroNdeLima @HenryHWillis @LauraFahertyMD @RANDCorporation This raises some important questions. Conversations like this are exactly why I started sharing behind the scenes insights into pharmacy and everyday health. I recently explored a related issue on my page, happy to connect with others with similar thoughts.

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A thread that values your interests

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💊 Ever had a throbbing headache, reached for meds and they’re expired? You pause. Should you take it? Will it still work? Could it be dangerous?
Here’s the truth to your unanswered questions...🧵
A Thread 👇

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Check this thread!

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💊 Ever had a throbbing headache, reached for meds and they’re expired? You pause. Should you take it? Will it still work? Could it be dangerous?
Here’s the truth to your unanswered questions...🧵
A Thread 👇

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💊 Ever had a throbbing headache, reached for meds and they’re expired? You pause. Should you take it? Will it still work? Could it be dangerous?
Here’s the truth to your unanswered questions...🧵
A Thread 👇

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As a pharmacist, I’m creating a safe space where you can ask what you’ve always wondered, with no shame.
Yes, including questions like “Can I still take this expired drug?”
Check out my other articles:
Here : https://t.co/YyDTMNWZg2

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But here’s the real question:
👉 Why do so many people have to decide between taking expired meds or going without?
👉 Why is this topic still taboo?
It's time we talk about this openly.

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So what meds can you safely keep past their date?
✅ Solid pills like tablets/capsules
✅ Sealed dry powders
Caution with:
❌ Eye drops
❌ Insulin
❌ Reconstituted antibiotics
❌ Epinephrine (EpiPens)

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A massive U.S. military study found that 90% of 100+ meds were still potent even 10 years past expiry.
Still confused?
Hospitals THROW AWAY thousands of dollars worth of "expired" meds... not because they’re bad. But for legal & policy reasons.

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Most people think expiration dates mean:
❌ Unsafe
❌ Useless
❌ Toxic
But what if I told you many meds can still be effective years later?