Buspirone added to SSRIs can improve depression and reduce sexual side effects without weight gain or metabolic risks. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what the research says.
Learn what to expect on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in 2025 - where to go, what you can drop off, how it helps prevent overdoses, and what to do if you miss the event.
Switching to generic medications can require dose adjustments for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, like warfarin or levothyroxine. Learn why some patients need changes after a switch-and how to protect your health.
Learn how to prevent dangerous duplicate medications after specialist visits. Simple steps like keeping a real-time medication list, using one pharmacy, and asking the right questions can protect seniors from harmful drug overlaps.
Medication-induced delirium in older adults is a sudden, dangerous confusion often caused by common drugs like Benadryl and Valium. Learn the signs, high-risk medications, and proven ways to prevent it - before it's too late.
Sexual side effects from antidepressants affect up to 70% of users, but solutions like switching to bupropion, adding sildenafil, or using cyproheptadine can restore function without sacrificing mental health.
Build a home emergency kit for medication side effects with essential supplies like antihistamines, antacids, and epinephrine, plus critical documentation and safety tips to handle reactions before professional help arrives.
Compare Duricef (cefadroxil) with common alternatives like amoxicillin, cephalexin, and azithromycin. Learn which antibiotics work best for strep throat, skin infections, and UTIs - and how to save money on prescriptions.
Lithium is highly effective for bipolar disorder but can cause hypothyroidism in up to 32% of users. Learn how it affects your thyroid, what tests to get, and how to manage it without giving up your mood stability.
Green tea can affect warfarin's effectiveness by altering INR levels due to its vitamin K content. Learn how much is safe, why matcha is riskier, and what to do if your INR changes.
