Ephedrine and MAO inhibitors can trigger a deadly hypertensive crisis within minutes. This interaction is lethal, preventable, and still killing people today. Know the signs, avoid the risks, and never take OTC cold meds with MAOIs.
Ephedrine and MAO inhibitors can trigger a deadly hypertensive crisis within minutes. This interaction is lethal, preventable, and still killing people today. Know the signs, avoid the risks, and never take OTC cold meds with MAOIs.
Learn how to report medication side effects to the FDA, why your voice matters, and what happens after you speak up. A clear, step-by-step guide for patients taking any prescription drug.
Swimmer's ear is a painful ear infection caused by water trapped in the ear canal. Learn how to prevent it with simple home remedies, what treatments actually work, and the mistakes that make it worse.
Learn how to get FDA-required Medication Guides for your prescription drugs. Know your rights, where to find them, and what’s changing in 2025 to make drug safety info easier to access.
The DSCSA track-and-trace system uses unique serial numbers and electronic verification to block counterfeit drugs from entering the U.S. supply chain. By 2024, every prescription package must be traceable from manufacturer to pharmacy.
Dissolution testing is how the FDA ensures generic drugs release their active ingredients at the same rate as brand-name versions. It replaces human trials for many drugs, saving time and cost while maintaining quality.
Calcium supplements can block bisphosphonate absorption by up to 94%. Learn the exact timing rules to make your osteoporosis treatment work, avoid side effects, and prevent fractures.
Loperamide abuse is rising as people misuse OTC antidiarrheals to manage opioid withdrawal. High doses can cause fatal heart rhythms. Learn the warning signs and why this hidden danger is killing people.
Learn how to recognize drug-induced skin rashes, which medications are most likely to cause them, and when to seek emergency care. Most are harmless, but some can be life-threatening.
As of 2025, over 270 medications are in short supply in the U.S., including critical drugs like cisplatin, IV fluids, and GLP-1 weight-loss agents. Learn which drugs are hardest to find, why shortages keep happening, and what you can do.