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![Lawyer sitting at desk with clipboard holding a pen: Medical power of attorney](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Medical-power-of-attorney-600x338.png)
Health Education
What is medical power of attorney?
A medical power of attorney gives someone the legal authority to make critical medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so
Nov. 9, 2023
![Hand holding Rx capsule: Dicyclomine without insurance](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/dicyclomine-without-insurance-600x338.png)
Drug Info
How much is dicyclomine (Bentyl) without insuransesd?
The generic version of Bentyl, dicyclomine, costs $19 without insurance. Learn how to get dicyclomine at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Oct. 27, 2023
![Rx pill bottles: How much is tamsulosin without insurance](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tamsulosin-without-insurance-600x338.png)
Drug Info
How much is tamsulosin (Flomax) without insurance?
The generic version of Flomax, tamsulosin, costs $108 without insurance. Learn how to get tamsulosin at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
Oct. 27, 2023
![Rx eye drops: Vyzulta without insurance](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Vyzulta-without-insurance-600x338.png)
Drug Info
How much is Vyzulta without insurance?
Vyzulta costs $320 without insurance. Learn how to get Vyzulta at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
Oct. 27, 2023
![A bed: What are the side effects of melatonin?](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/melatonin-side-effects-600x338.png)
Drug Info
Melatonin side effects and how to avoid them
The most common melatonin side effect is sleepiness, which is why most people take the supplement
Oct. 23, 2023
![Rx tabletes: How much is BuSpar (buspirone) without insurance?](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/buspirone-without-insurance-600x338.png)
Drug Info
How much is buspirone (BuSpar) without insurance?
The generic version of BuSpar, buspirone, costs $39 without insurance. Learn how to get buspirone at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Oct. 16, 2023
![Medicaid sign on a clipboard: Guide to Medication in Texas](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/texas-medicaid-guide-600x338.png)
Company
Guide to Medicaid in Texas
Learn about eligibility, restrictions, and coverage under Texas Medicaid
Oct. 10, 2023
![Water pouring from faucet into glass: How much water should you drink a day?](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/how-much-water-drink-day-600x338.png)
Health Education
How much water should you drink a day?
The suggested water consumption for the average adult is eight, 8-ounce glasses of water a day
Oct. 3, 2023
![Rx tablets: Slynd without insurance](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/slynd-without-insurance-600x338.png)
Drug Info
How much is Slynd without insurance?
Slynd costs $276 without insurance. Learn how to get Slynd at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Updated on Sep. 18, 2023
![Scattered pill bottles: Valacyclovier hcl without insurance](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/valacyclovir-hcl-without-insurance-600x338.png)
Drug Info
How much is Valacyclovir HCl (Valtrex) without insurance?
HCl (Valtrex), costs $493 without insurance. Learn how to get valacyclovir HCl at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Updated on Sep. 18, 2023
![Rx autoinjector pen: Levemir without insurance](https://blogdev.singlecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Levemir-without-insurance-600x338.png)
Drug Info
How much is Levemir without insurance?
Levemir costs $396 without insurance. Learn how to get Levemir at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
Sep. 21, 2023