Learn how to use prescription drugs safely to avoid dangerous errors, interactions, and side effects. Simple steps like keeping a medication list, asking the right questions, and using pill organizers can prevent hospital visits and save lives.
Learn what every part of your prescription label means-from your name and dosage to expiration dates and warnings-so you can take your medicine safely and avoid dangerous mistakes.
Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently-retail focuses on cost and convenience, while hospitals prioritize clinical safety. Understanding these differences helps patients and providers avoid dangerous gaps in care.
Generic medications save money but may contain different inactive ingredients that can interact when taken together. Learn how excipients like lactose, dyes, and preservatives can cause real side effects - even when the active drug is identical.
Aspirin therapy for heart disease prevention is no longer recommended for most people. Learn who still might benefit in 2025, who should avoid it, and what alternatives work better.
Taking SSRIs and NSAIDs together can raise your risk of dangerous GI bleeding by 75%. Learn why this happens, who’s most at risk, and how to protect yourself with safer alternatives and proven prevention strategies.
Goiter is a thyroid enlargement often caused by iodine deficiency, especially outside iodized salt regions. In the U.S., autoimmune disorders are the main cause. Iodine supplementation can shrink goiters by 30-40% in months, but only if deficiency is the root cause. Other types require medication or surgery.
Landmark court decisions in generic patent law shape drug prices and access. Key rulings like Amgen v. Sanofi and Allergan v. Teva define how generics challenge patents, use the Orange Book, and navigate the Hatch-Waxman Act-impacting millions of patients.
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver condition that causes intense itching during pregnancy and raises stillbirth risk. Learn how bile acid levels are measured, why UDCA is the main treatment, and how early monitoring saves lives.
Learn how to prevent diabetic foot ulcers with a daily inspection checklist, proper footwear, and key warning signs. Essential care for anyone with diabetes to avoid serious complications.
Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, from blood pressure pills to antidepressants. Learn which drugs cause them, why they happen, and what you can do to feel better-without stopping treatment.
Herbal teas may seem harmless, but they can interfere with medications like blood thinners, antidepressants, and heart drugs. Learn which teas pose real risks and how to stay safe while enjoying them.