Author: Caspian Hartwell
High-Potassium Foods and Blood Pressure Medications: What You Need to Know
High-potassium foods can help lower blood pressure-but if you're on certain medications, they can be dangerous. Learn which foods to watch, how meds interact with potassium, and what to do to stay safe.
Drug Interactions: Same Risk for Generic and Brand Medications
Generic and brand-name drugs have the same active ingredients and carry the same risk of drug interactions. The FDA and major studies confirm they're equally safe and effective. Here's what you really need to know.
Adverse Event Reporting: What Pharmacists Must Know About Generic Medication Safety
Pharmacists play a critical role in detecting and reporting adverse events from generic medications. Learn why their reports matter, how to report correctly, and how under-reporting puts patients at risk.
Migraine Medications: Triptan Interactions and Limitations
Triptans are effective for migraines but come with serious interactions and limitations. Learn when they work, when they fail, and which drugs to avoid mixing with them.
Antiviral Medications: Treatment Options for Viral Infections
Antiviral medications like Paxlovid, Tamiflu, and hepatitis C cures help treat viral infections by stopping viral replication. Learn how they work, which ones are most effective, and why timing and access matter.
Statins and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Planning
Statins were once banned in pregnancy, but new data shows they’re unlikely to cause birth defects. Learn who should consider staying on them, when to stop, and what the latest guidelines say for planning a healthy pregnancy.
Tyramine-Rich Foods and MAO Inhibitors: What You Must Avoid to Prevent Hypertensive Crisis
MAO inhibitors can save lives for treatment-resistant depression-but eating the wrong foods can cause a dangerous blood pressure spike. Learn which foods to avoid, how newer MAOIs reduce risks, and what to do if you accidentally eat tyramine.
OTC Diarrhea Treatments: When to Use and When to See a Doctor
Learn when to use OTC diarrhea treatments like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol-and when to skip them and see a doctor. Safe dosing, red flags, hydration tips, and what to avoid.
Prescriber Attitudes Toward NTI Drugs and Substitution: What Doctors Really Think
Prescribers remain cautious about substituting generic drugs for narrow therapeutic index medications due to risks of instability and adverse effects. Despite FDA assurances, doctors prioritize patient safety through careful monitoring and controlled switching.
Preparing for Kidney Transplant: Evaluation, Waitlist, and Living Donors
Learn the real steps to get evaluated, waitlisted, and approved for a kidney transplant, including what tests you’ll face, how living donors work, and why so many people get delayed or turned down.