Category: Medications - Page 2
New Safety Data Changing Medication Guidelines: What You Need to Know in 2025
New safety data in 2025 has forced major updates to medication guidelines across the U.S. and globally. Learn what changed with ISMP, NIOSH, CMS, and WHO-and how it affects your health and care.
Basal-Bolus Insulin Dosing: How to Calculate and Adjust for Better Blood Sugar Control
Basal-bolus insulin therapy is the gold standard for type 1 diabetes and some with type 2. Learn how to calculate your total daily dose, split between basal and bolus insulin, and adjust for meals and high blood sugar using proven formulas like the 500 and 1700 rules.
NSAIDs and Kidney Disease: How to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause acute kidney injury, especially in older adults or those with existing kidney disease. Learn how to use them safely and what alternatives work better for kidney health.
Intranasal Corticosteroids vs Antihistamines: Which Works Better and When to Use Them
Intranasal corticosteroids are more effective than antihistamines for nasal allergy symptoms, even when used as-needed. Learn when to use each, how they work, and why most people are treating allergies wrong.
Personal Health Records: How to Manage Medications Across Pharmacies
Personal health records help you track all your medications across pharmacies, prevent dangerous interactions, and reduce errors during care transitions. Learn how to use My Health Record and other tools to stay safe.
Medical Alert Bracelets: When and Why They Matter for Drug Safety
Medical alert bracelets save lives by giving emergency responders instant access to critical drug safety info when you can't speak. Learn what to include, how to keep it updated, and why they matter more than you think.
Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Why This Combination Can Cause Life-Threatening Bleeding
Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can double or even quadruple your risk of dangerous internal bleeding. Learn why this common drug mix is so risky-and what safer alternatives actually work.
Tyramine-Rich Foods and MAO Inhibitors: What You Must Avoid to Prevent Hypertensive Crisis
MAO inhibitors can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes when combined with tyramine-rich foods. Learn which foods to avoid, how different MAOIs affect risk, and what to do if you accidentally eat something risky.
Managing Formulary Changes: How to Handle Prescription Drug Coverage Updates
Learn how to handle insurance formulary changes that affect your prescription drug coverage. Know your rights, how to appeal, and what to do when your medication is dropped or moved to a higher cost tier.
Breastfeeding and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Transfer Through Breast Milk
Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs transfer into breast milk, which ones are safest, and how to minimize your baby's exposure using science-backed tools like LactMed.