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Child-Resistant Containers and Medication Safety Caps Explained
Child-resistant containers and medication safety caps are designed to prevent young children from accessing harmful medicines. Learn how they work, why they sometimes fail, and what you can do to keep kids safe.
Antibiotics: Most Common Types and Their Side Effects
Learn about the most common antibiotics, how they work, and their real side effects-from nausea and diarrhea to life-threatening reactions. Understand when they’re needed and how to use them safely.
Printing Medication Guides at Pharmacies: Know Your Rights and How to Request Them
Know your rights when picking up prescriptions: pharmacies are legally required to provide FDA-approved Medication Guides for high-risk drugs. Learn how to request them, what to do if they’re not given, and what’s changing in 2027.
How to Prevent and Relieve Nausea and Vomiting from Medications
Learn practical, science-backed ways to prevent and relieve nausea and vomiting caused by medications - from food tips and timing tricks to effective anti-nausea drugs and behavioral strategies.
Recent Drug Safety Communications and Medication Recalls: What You Need to Know
Recent FDA drug safety alerts have changed prescribing rules for opioids, ADHD meds, vaccines, and Alzheimer's treatments. Learn what these updates mean for patients and how to stay safe.
Medication Safety in Emergencies: What to Keep in Your Go-Bag
A medication go-bag ensures you have essential prescriptions and medical info during emergencies. Learn what to pack, how to store it safely, and why a 7-day supply isn't enough.
Pruritus in Cholestasis: Bile Acid Resins and New Treatment Options
Cholestatic pruritus is a severe, non-histamine-related itch caused by liver disease. Bile acid resins like cholestyramine are first-line, but newer drugs like maralixibat and autotaxin inhibitors offer better tolerance and targeted relief. Learn what works, what doesn't, and what's coming next.
Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
Fluoroquinolones like levofloxacin can cause sudden delirium in older adults, leading to confusion, hallucinations, and memory loss. Learn the risks, signs, and safer alternatives for antibiotic treatment in seniors.
Consumer Language Guides: Making Generic Drug Information Accessible
Learn how consumer language guides help patients understand that generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name versions, with clear facts, real examples, and expert insights to build trust and reduce confusion.
Orlistat and Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know
Orlistat may help with weight loss, but it can worsen eating disorders by reinforcing harmful behaviors. Learn why this drug isn't safe for those with binge eating, bulimia, or anorexia-and what actually works instead.
Heart Attack Warning Signs: Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Emergency Care
Learn the real warning signs of a heart attack-including symptoms women often miss-and what to do immediately if you suspect one. Acting fast saves lives.
Medications That Cause Decreased Sweating and Heat Intolerance
Many common medications reduce sweating and increase heat sensitivity, raising the risk of heat exhaustion and stroke. Learn which drugs are most dangerous and how to stay safe in hot weather.