Category: Medications - Page 3
Side Effects and Medication Adherence: How to Stay on Track When Drugs Cause Problems
Side effects are the #1 reason people stop taking their meds - even when they know it’s important. Learn how to manage side effects, talk to your pharmacist, and stay on track without giving up.
Aspirin vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Pain, Fever, and Heart Health
Aspirin isn't always the best choice for pain or heart health. Learn how paracetamol, ibuprofen, and naproxen compare-and when each is safer or more effective.
Metoprolol and Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Blood Sugar and Beta Blockers
Metoprolol can mask low blood sugar symptoms and affect glucose control in people with diabetes. Learn how to monitor your levels, recognize hidden warning signs, and work with your doctor to stay safe.
Safe Use of Multiple Medications: How to Avoid Dangerous Double Ingredients
Avoid dangerous double ingredients in your medications by knowing what’s in each pill. Learn how acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and NSAIDs can cause overdose-even when taken as directed-and what steps to take to stay safe.
Grapefruit Juice and Medications: Why This Common Drink Can Be Dangerous
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of over 85 medications, including statins and blood pressure drugs. Learn which drugs are affected, why even small amounts matter, and how to stay safe.
Barcode Scanning in Pharmacies: How It Prevents Dispensing Errors
Barcode scanning in pharmacies prevents deadly medication errors by verifying the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time. With 93% effectiveness, it’s the most reliable tool against dispensing mistakes.
Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely
Statins save lives, but they're not right for everyone forever. Learn when it's safe to stop, how to do it without risking your heart, and what alternatives exist - especially for older adults and those with limited life expectancy.
Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects
Deprescribing helps older adults safely reduce unnecessary medications to cut side effects, prevent falls, and improve quality of life. Learn how structured frameworks like Shed-MEDS and deprescribing.org tools make this possible.
Compare Alli (Orlistat) with Weight Loss Alternatives
Compare Alli (Orlistat) with modern weight loss alternatives like Wegovy, Saxenda, PhenQ, and lifestyle changes. See which options actually work in 2025, their side effects, costs, and real results.
Alcohol Binge Drinking and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About INR Swings and Bleeding Risk
Binge drinking while on warfarin can cause dangerous INR swings and triple your risk of serious bleeding. Learn how alcohol affects your blood thinner, what safe limits are, and what signs to watch for.