Category: Medications - Page 2
OTC Heartburn Medications: Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs Explained
Learn how antacids, H2 blockers, and PPIs work for heartburn, when to use each, and the real risks of long-term use. Make smart choices with clear, evidence-based info.
FDA Databases: How to Verify Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs
Learn how to use FDA databases to verify if your medications are real or counterfeit. Check NDC numbers, spot fake drugs, and protect yourself from dangerous fake pills.
Cancer Medications: Understanding Chemotherapy Drug Interactions and How to Stay Safe
Chemotherapy drug interactions can be life-threatening. Learn which medications, supplements, and foods interfere with cancer treatment-and how to stay safe during therapy.
Side Effects After Switching to Generics: When to Worry
Switching to generic medications can cause side effects for some people, especially with drugs like thyroid meds, blood thinners, and ADHD treatments. Learn which generics are risky, why switches happen, and what to do if you feel worse after a change.
Inactive Ingredients in Generic Medications: What You Need to Know
Generic medications save money but may contain different inactive ingredients that can trigger allergies or digestive issues. Learn what's really in your pills and how to stay safe.
Midodrine and Migraines: Can This Blood Pressure Drug Help Prevent Attacks?
Midodrine, a blood pressure drug, may help prevent migraines in people with low blood pressure or autonomic dysfunction. Learn who benefits, how it works, and what to expect.
Warfarin Side Effects and Bleeding Risks: What You Must Know Before Taking It
Warfarin prevents dangerous blood clots but carries serious bleeding risks. Learn the warning signs, how to manage INR levels, what foods and meds to avoid, and when to seek emergency care.
Fibromyalgia Pain and Antidepressants: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Expect
Antidepressants like amitriptyline and duloxetine help manage fibromyalgia pain by calming overactive nerve signals. They don't cure it, but many find relief in sleep, mood, and pain levels-with real trade-offs in side effects and timing.
How to Protect Controlled Medications from Theft When Traveling
Learn how to safely travel with controlled medications like oxycodone or hydrocodone without risking theft, legal trouble, or loss. Essential tips for TSA rules, international travel, hotel safety, and what to do if your meds are stolen.
Statins and Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Blood Sugar Risks
Statins can slightly raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk in some people, especially those with prediabetes or obesity. But for most, the heart protection they offer far outweighs this small risk. Learn how to monitor and manage it.