Category: Medications - Page 3
Generic drugs are supposed to be safe and effective alternatives to brand-name medications-but sometimes they fail. Learn why some generics don’t work as expected, which drugs are most at risk, and what you can do to protect your health.
Learn how to turn medication-taking into a simple, automatic habit using proven behavioral tricks-no willpower needed. Discover practical, science-backed strategies to stay on track every day.
Learn how to safely take medications during religious fasts like Ramadan. Discover when to adjust doses, which forms are allowed, and how to avoid health risks while honoring your faith.
Medication-related liver damage can be silent but deadly. Learn the warning signs-from jaundice to itching-and when to rush to the ER. Discover which drugs and supplements are most risky and how to prevent serious injury.
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause dangerous fluid retention in heart failure patients, increasing hospitalization risk even with short-term use. Learn why no NSAID is safe and what alternatives work.
Mixing alcohol with prescription drugs can cause deadly interactions, from respiratory failure to liver damage. Learn which medications are most dangerous, who's at highest risk, and how to stay safe.
MAOIs can cause life-threatening reactions with common OTC cold medicines. Learn which ingredients to avoid, safe alternatives, and what to do if you accidentally take a dangerous combo.
Learn how to manage drug interactions when starting a new medication. Avoid dangerous combinations, recognize warning signs, and take simple steps to protect your health-especially if you're on multiple drugs.
Authorized generics let brand drug companies launch their own generic versions, undercutting independent competitors and reducing true market competition. Here’s how they distort the system meant to lower drug prices.
Learn how to review and switch Medicare drug plans during Open Enrollment to save on prescription costs. Key steps include checking formularies, pharmacy networks, and using the Medicare Plan Finder tool.
