Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 3
Penicillin Allergies vs Side Effects: What You Really Need to Know
Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin aren't. Learn the difference between true allergies and common side effects-and how to safely get retested to avoid dangerous, expensive antibiotics.
Black Box Warnings: What You Need to Know About the FDA’s Strongest Drug Safety Alerts
Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling risks of death or serious injury. Learn what they mean, how they work, and what to do if your medication has one.
Glaucoma Medications: Prostaglandins vs Beta Blockers and What You Need to Know About Safety
Prostaglandins and beta blockers are the two main glaucoma medications. Learn how they lower eye pressure, their key side effects, and which one is safer for your health. Make an informed choice with real-world data.
Telehealth Medication Reviews: How to Prepare and What to Ask
Learn how to prepare for a telehealth medication review, what questions to ask, and how to stay safe while managing multiple prescriptions from home. Avoid dangerous drug interactions with these proven steps.
Understanding Medication Use During Pregnancy: Safety Alerts Explained
Learn how medication safety alerts work during pregnancy, why old labeling systems failed, what drugs are known to be dangerous, and how to make informed choices with limited data. Real facts, real risks, real advice.
How to Talk About Medication Side Effects Without Stopping Your Treatment
Learn how to talk to your doctor about medication side effects without quitting your treatment. Discover simple tracking tips, proven questions to ask, and real strategies that help you stay on track - even when you feel unwell.
Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: How Genetic Screening Prevents Life-Threatening Side Effects
TPMT testing before starting azathioprine can prevent life-threatening bone marrow damage. Learn how genetic screening, combined with blood tests, helps avoid severe side effects in autoimmune and transplant patients.
OTC Sleep Aids: What They Really Do, Side Effects, and How Long You Should Use Them
OTC sleep aids may seem harmless, but they carry real risks like dementia, falls, and rebound insomnia. Learn what's really in them, how long you should use them, and safer alternatives that actually work.
Orphan Drug Exclusivity: How Rare-Disease Medicines Get Market Protection
Orphan drug exclusivity gives pharmaceutical companies seven years of market protection for rare disease treatments, encouraging development of medicines that would otherwise be too costly to produce. Learn how it works, who benefits, and why it's controversial.
Medications to Avoid While Pregnant: Safety Warnings and Safe Alternatives
Learn which medications to avoid during pregnancy, including NSAIDs, isotretinoin, and acetaminophen risks, and discover safe alternatives for pain, allergies, and depression. Evidence-based guidance for every trimester.
