Author: Keiran Latchford
Calcium, Iron, and Mineral Interactions with Medications: What You Need to Know
Calcium and iron supplements can block antibiotics, thyroid meds, and heartburn drugs from working. Learn how to space them correctly to avoid treatment failure and stay healthy.
Medications Safe During Pregnancy: A Complete Patient List
Learn which medications are safe to take during pregnancy for allergies, pain, nausea, heartburn, and colds. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on OTC and prescription drugs, dosing limits, and what to avoid.
Generic Drug Contamination Risks: How to Prevent and Respond to Unsafe Medications
Generic drugs save billions but carry hidden contamination risks from global supply chains and cost-cutting. Learn how impurities sneak in, who’s most at risk, and what you can do to stay safe.
Single-Source vs Multi-Source Drugs: What Patients Need to Know About Cost, Effectiveness, and Switching
Learn how single-source and multi-source drugs affect your prescription costs, effectiveness, and insurance coverage. Know when to ask for generics and what to do if your medication changes.
High-Risk Medications That Require Double Verification to Prevent Deadly Errors
High-risk medications like IV insulin, heparin, and chemotherapy require independent double checks to prevent fatal errors. Learn which drugs demand extra verification, how the process works, and why technology is changing the game.
Do Clinicians Know Drug Prices? The Real Cost of Prescribing Without Price Awareness
Most clinicians don't know how much drugs cost-and that's harming patient care. From EHR alerts to medical school gaps, here's why price awareness matters and what's being done to fix it.
How to Manage Weight Gain from Psychotropic Medications
Learn how to manage weight gain from psychotropic medications like antipsychotics and antidepressants. Discover which drugs cause the most weight gain, how metformin helps, and what lifestyle changes actually work.
Fall Risk in Older Adults on Sedating Antihistamines: Prevention Strategies
Sedating antihistamines like diphenhydramine significantly increase fall risk in older adults. Learn why first-generation options are dangerous, which safer alternatives exist, and how to prevent falls through medication changes and non-drug strategies.
SAMe and Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Mood Effects and Interaction Risks
SAMe may help with depression faster than antidepressants, but combining the two can cause dangerous serotonin syndrome. Learn the risks, symptoms, and safer alternatives.
Market Exclusivity Extensions: How Pharma Companies Extend Monopolies Beyond Patents
Market exclusivity extensions let pharmaceutical companies block generic drugs for years beyond patent expiration. Learn how orphan status, pediatric bonuses, and regulatory rules create 20+ year monopolies-and why it matters for drug prices.
Drug-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis: Medications That Scar the Lungs
Some common medications can silently scar your lungs, leading to drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to spot early signs, and what to do before it's too late.
Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk
Ginkgo biloba may seem harmless, but it can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Learn who should avoid it, which drugs interact, and what to do if you're already using both.
