OTC vitamins and supplements aren't held to the same safety standards as medications. Their labels hide critical info-like drug interactions, pregnancy risks, and hidden ingredients-that could put your health at risk.
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Calcium and iron supplements can block up to 39% of your thyroid medication's absorption. Learn how to time them correctly to avoid fatigue, weight gain, and inaccurate lab results. Simple steps can make your treatment work again.
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Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis reduce fracture risk by up to 70%, but rare jaw necrosis cases cause fear. Learn the real risk, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe without stopping treatment.
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Evening primrose oil may interact with antipsychotics and increase seizure risk, despite conflicting research. Learn the facts, the warnings, and what to do if you're considering this supplement.
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Insurance plans use tiered formularies, mandatory substitution, and step therapy to push patients toward cheaper generic drugs, saving billions annually. But hidden pricing practices can prevent patients from seeing the full savings.
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Medication safety prevents harmful errors in drug use-from prescribing to taking pills at home. With over 1.5 million ER visits yearly from avoidable drug problems, knowing how to protect yourself is essential for every patient.
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Sterile manufacturing for injectables demands extreme controls to prevent deadly contamination. Learn the key requirements, methods, and risks behind life-saving injectable drugs.
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Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it destroys sleep quality by fragmenting sleep, worsening apnea, and reducing restorative REM stages. Learn how it affects your night and next-day energy.
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Learn how to verify if your medicine is real using official tools like EU FMD, FDA databases, QR codes, and SMS systems. Know the risks of counterfeit drugs and what to do if you suspect a fake.
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Non-English speakers face high risks of medication errors due to unclear labels and lack of translation. Learn how professional translation, visual aids, and interpreter services can make prescriptions safe and understandable.
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The FDA's FAERS database provides public access to millions of drug side effect reports. Learn how to use the Public Dashboard, OpenFDA API, and quarterly data extracts - and why this tool matters for patient safety.
Medications don't just stay in the mother's body-they cross the placenta and reach the fetus. Understanding how size, solubility, and placental transporters affect this process helps guide safer choices during pregnancy.
Learn how to stay informed about FDA drug recalls and safety alerts with free tools like MedWatch, how to report side effects, and what to do when your medication is pulled. Stay safe with practical steps anyone can take.
Pricing pressure and shortages in healthcare are driving up costs and limiting access to essential medicines. From global supply chain breaks to price controls that backfire, this is how economic forces are reshaping patient care - and what needs to change.
Celiac disease in children can stunt growth and delay development, but early testing and a strict gluten-free diet can reverse the damage. Learn how diagnosis works, what to expect with growth recovery, and how to ensure lifelong diet adherence.
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