Category: Medications - Page 3
Beta-Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers: What You Need to Know About Combination Therapy
Combining beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers can be effective for hypertension and angina-but only if you know which types to use. Verapamil and diltiazem carry serious cardiac risks when paired with beta-blockers. Amlodipine is safer. Learn who should avoid this combo and how to use it safely.
Why You Should Never Skip Doses: Timing Your Prescription Medication
Skipping prescription doses can lead to serious health risks, from antibiotic resistance to stroke. Learn why timing matters, which medications are most sensitive, and how to build a simple, reliable routine that keeps you safe.
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Statins vs. Alternative Options
Statins are the first choice for lowering cholesterol, but if you can't tolerate them, alternatives like ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, and inclisiran offer effective options with different benefits and costs.
Generic Drug Approval Standards: Safety, Quality, and Strength Requirements
Generic drugs must meet the same safety, strength, and quality standards as brand-name drugs under FDA regulations. Learn how bioequivalence testing, manufacturing controls, and complex product requirements ensure they work just as well.
Health Literacy and Generics: How to Close the Knowledge Gap That’s Costing Patients and Systems
Many patients stop taking generic medications because they don’t understand they’re just as effective as brand-name drugs. Closing this knowledge gap saves lives, reduces hospitalizations, and cuts healthcare costs.
Safe Use of Multiple Medications: How to Avoid Double Ingredients and Prevent Overdose
Learn how to avoid dangerous double ingredients when taking multiple medications. Discover the most common hidden risks, who's most at risk, and 5 simple steps to prevent accidental overdose.
How to Recognize Unsafe Medication Advice on Social Media
Learn how to spot dangerous medication advice on social media before it harms you or someone you love. Real red flags, verified sources, and simple steps to stay safe online.
Sleep Medications: Safety, Dependence, and Alternatives
Sleep medications offer quick relief for insomnia but carry serious risks including dependence, memory loss, and falls. Learn why CBT-I is the safer, long-term solution backed by science.
How to Safely Manage Expired Inhalers, Eye Drops, and Topical Medications
Expired inhalers, eye drops, and topical medications can be dangerous or ineffective. Learn how to safely dispose of them and when to replace them to protect your health and the environment.
Prepaid Drug Mail-Back Envelopes for Medication Disposal: How They Work and Where to Get Them
Prepaid drug mail-back envelopes let you safely dispose of expired or unused medications by mail. Learn how they work, what you can send, where to get them, and why they're the safest option for home disposal.