Taking five or more medications increases your risk of falls, confusion, hospitalization, and even death. Learn how polypharmacy works, why it’s dangerous, and what you can do to stay safe.
Taking five or more medications increases your risk of falls, confusion, hospitalization, and even death. Learn how polypharmacy works, why it’s dangerous, and what you can do to stay safe.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw from medications is rare but serious. Learn the 6 key dental warning signs-like exposed bone, slow healing, and jaw pain-that could save you from severe complications. Know your risk and how to prevent it.
Pioglitazone (ACTOS) helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes but carries serious risks: heart failure, swelling in legs and feet, and increased bladder cancer risk with long-term use. Learn who should avoid it and what safer alternatives exist.
Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs is a safe, effective option for treatment-resistant depression, especially when sexual side effects or emotional blunting persist. It improves mood without weight gain or metabolic risks.
FDA warning letters are serious enforcement tools targeting pharmaceutical manufacturers with CGMP violations. Learn what triggers them, how they impact business, and how to respond effectively.
Most people with a 'sulfa allergy' label don't need to avoid common nonantibiotic drugs like hydrochlorothiazide or celecoxib. Learn what's truly dangerous and what's safe - and how to get your medical record corrected.
Behavioral weight loss therapy using cognitive strategies helps rewire thoughts about food and body image, leading to lasting weight loss. Proven techniques like cognitive restructuring and self-monitoring outperform diets alone.
When a medication is recalled, don't panic or stop taking it. Learn the exact steps to check your lot number, contact your pharmacy, safely dispose of meds, and avoid dangerous mistakes that could harm your health.
Market exclusivity extensions let drug companies delay generic competition long after patents expire. Learn how NCE, orphan, pediatric, and other regulatory protections create multi-year monopolies-and why they cost billions.
Cirrhosis is advanced liver scarring that can lead to liver failure. Learn how it develops, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and when a transplant becomes necessary. Early detection can stop progression.