Category: Medications - Page 2
Linezolid and Serotonin Syndrome: What You Need to Know About the Risk with Antidepressants
Linezolid can cause serotonin syndrome when taken with antidepressants, but real-world data shows the risk is extremely low. Learn what symptoms to watch for and why you shouldn’t stop your meds.
Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants: How to Safely Handle Blood Thinners Before and After Surgery
Learn how to safely manage blood thinners before and after surgery with updated guidelines for DOACs and warfarin. Avoid bleeding and clot risks with clear timing rules, reversal options, and practical checklists.
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: Why Long-Term Opioid Use Can Make Pain Worse
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia can make pain worse over time, even as doses increase. Learn how long-term opioid use triggers heightened pain sensitivity, how to tell it apart from tolerance, and what treatments actually work.
Why Do Medications Cause Side Effects: The Science Behind Drug Reactions
Learn why medications cause side effects - from genetic differences and off-target effects to drug interactions and immune reactions. Understand the science behind reactions and how doctors are making drugs safer.
Dental Procedures on Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk and Safety
Learn the latest guidelines on dental procedures while on blood thinners. Discover when to stop or keep your anticoagulants, how to prevent bleeding, and what your dentist should do to keep you safe.
Bedtime vs Morning Dosing: Reduce Daytime Side Effects of Blood Pressure Medications
Bedtime dosing of blood pressure meds may reduce morning dizziness and daytime side effects without increasing nighttime risks. Learn who benefits most and how to test it safely.
Opioid Withdrawal: How to Safely Taper and Manage Symptoms
Learn how to safely taper off opioids with a step-by-step guide to managing withdrawal symptoms, medication options, and proven non-drug strategies. Based on CDC 2022 guidelines and real patient experiences.
Post-Market Surveillance: How the FDA Monitors Generic Drugs After Approval
The FDA doesn't stop monitoring generic drugs after approval. Using real-time data, patient reports, and AI tools, it tracks safety issues across billions of prescriptions to ensure generics remain safe and effective.
Fexofenadine and Fruit Juice: Why Your Allergy Medicine Might Not Be Working
Fexofenadine (Allegra) loses up to 77% of its effectiveness when taken with grapefruit, orange, or apple juice due to blocked absorption. Here's why, and what to do instead.
Combination Drugs: Weighing Convenience Against the Risks of Multiple Ingredients
Combination drugs reduce pill burden and improve adherence, but they can limit dosing flexibility and increase side effect risks. Learn when they help-and when they might hurt.