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Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide for Prescription Transfers
Switching pharmacies requires specific info depending on your meds. Non-controlled prescriptions transfer easily; controlled substances have strict one-time rules under new DEA regulations. Know your drug's schedule before you switch.
Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: How Genetic Screening Prevents Life-Threatening Side Effects
Azathioprine is an affordable immunosuppressant, but up to 1 in 300 people have a genetic flaw that makes it dangerous. TPMT and NUDT15 testing can prevent life-threatening blood cell loss before it starts.
What to Do If You Miss a Dose: Decision Tree by Medication Type
Missing a dose of medication can be risky - but the right action depends on the drug. Learn exactly what to do for anticoagulants, insulin, seizure meds, antibiotics, and more with a clear, evidence-based decision tree.
Cancer Chemotherapy Safety: How to Handle and Administer Antineoplastic Drugs Correctly
Learn how to safely handle and administer chemotherapy drugs to protect patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers. Updated 2024 guidelines on PPE, verification steps, home safety, and CRS management.
Caffeine and ADHD Medications: What You Need to Know About Synergy and Side Effects
Mixing caffeine with ADHD meds like Adderall can boost focus-but it also raises heart rate, anxiety, and crash risks. Learn how to use coffee safely, who’s most at risk, and smarter alternatives like L-theanine.
Are Natural Products Safer Than Pharmaceuticals? The Real Risks of Supplements and Drug Interactions
Natural products aren't inherently safer than pharmaceuticals. Many herbal supplements interact dangerously with medications, cause liver damage, and are poorly regulated. Learn the real risks and how to protect your health.
Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know
Many common medications-including antidepressants, blood pressure drugs, and prostate treatments-can cause sexual side effects like low libido, erectile dysfunction, and orgasm problems. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause these issues and what you can do about them.
Garlic Supplements and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk
Garlic supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or apixaban. Learn why, who's at risk, and what to do to stay safe.
Alcohol and Diabetes Medications: How Alcohol Causes Low Blood Sugar and Liver Stress
Alcohol can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar when taken with diabetes meds like insulin or metformin. Learn how it affects your liver, why symptoms are hard to spot, and what steps to take if you choose to drink.
Compare Viramune (Nevirapine) with Other HIV Medications
Viramune (nevirapine) is an older HIV drug with serious safety risks. Today, safer, more effective options like dolutegravir and bictegravir are standard. Learn why and what to consider if you're still on nevirapine.