Category: Medications - Page 2
Ashwagandha can dangerously increase thyroid hormone levels in people taking levothyroxine, leading to over-replacement and serious health risks. Learn why doctors advise against combining them and what to do if you're already using both.
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Medication errors harm over 1.5 million people yearly in the U.S. alone. Learn the most dangerous drugs, who’s at risk, and what you can do to protect yourself from preventable harm.
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Drug safety signals reveal hidden risks that clinical trials miss. Learn how real-world data, statistical tools, and AI are used to detect adverse reactions after drugs reach the market.
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Anticoagulants prevent dangerous clots but carry a risk of serious bleeding. Learn how to reduce hemorrhage risk with proper dosing, monitoring, and emergency reversal strategies for warfarin and DOACs.
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Steroid-induced hyperglycemia is a common and dangerous side effect of steroid therapy. Learn how to adjust insulin and other diabetes medications safely based on steroid type, dose, and timing to prevent highs and dangerous lows during tapering.
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Hospitals choose generic drugs through complex clinical and economic reviews by Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees. It's not just about price-it's about safety, supply, and real-world performance in clinical settings.
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Expired pediatric medications can be dangerous, not just ineffective. Learn why kids are at higher risk, which drugs are most hazardous, and how to safely dispose of them to prevent poisoning and long-term harm.
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Learn how to choose between acetaminophen and NSAIDs for OTC pain relief. Understand which is safer, more effective for inflammation, and how to avoid dangerous side effects.
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DRESS syndrome is a rare but deadly drug reaction that can cause fever, rash, organ failure, and death. Learn the warning signs, top triggers like allopurinol, how it's diagnosed, and why early action saves lives.
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Liquid antibiotics like amoxicillin lose potency quickly after mixing. Learn how long they last, why refrigeration matters, and what happens if you use them past the discard date.
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