Category: Medications - Page 2

Early Warning Signs of Dangerous Medication Side Effects: What to Watch For

Early Warning Signs of Dangerous Medication Side Effects: What to Watch For
Allison Wood Jan 17 2026

Learn the early warning signs of dangerous medication side effects that can turn deadly within hours. Know when to call 911, what symptoms to watch for, and how to protect yourself from life-threatening reactions.

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Serious Adverse Events: How to Report Generic Drug Reactions Correctly

Serious Adverse Events: How to Report Generic Drug Reactions Correctly
Allison Wood Jan 16 2026

Serious adverse events from generic drugs are underreported due to unclear labeling and reporting confusion. Learn how to correctly report reactions to protect patient safety and improve drug monitoring.

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How to Address Stigma When Discussing Mental Health Medications

How to Address Stigma When Discussing Mental Health Medications
Allison Wood Jan 15 2026

Learn how to talk about mental health medication without shame. Discover practical strategies, language tips, and real-world solutions to reduce stigma in conversations with family, doctors, and coworkers.

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Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Medication Side Effects: Practical Guide

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Medication Side Effects: Practical Guide
Allison Wood Jan 12 2026

Discover practical, science-backed lifestyle changes - from diet and exercise to sleep and stress management - that can reduce medication side effects and improve how your body responds to treatment.

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How to Get 90-Day Fills to Lower Prescription Costs

How to Get 90-Day Fills to Lower Prescription Costs
Allison Wood Jan 10 2026

Learn how to get 90-day prescription fills to save hundreds per year on maintenance medications. Simple steps to lower copays, reduce pharmacy trips, and improve adherence with your doctor’s help.

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Border and Customs Rules for Bringing Medications Internationally in 2026

Border and Customs Rules for Bringing Medications Internationally in 2026
Allison Wood Jan 9 2026

Learn the latest 2026 rules for bringing prescription and controlled medications across international borders. Avoid confiscation, fines, or arrest with clear guidelines on dosage limits, documentation, TSA rules, and country-specific bans.

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Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks

Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks
Allison Wood Jan 3 2026

Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms - especially when combined with cardiac drugs. Learn which medications carry the highest risk and how to monitor and reduce danger safely.

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Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Real-World Comparison

Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Real-World Comparison
Allison Wood Jan 1 2026

Drug prices vary wildly across countries due to policy, not cost. The U.S. pays far more for brand-name drugs but has the cheapest generics. Japan and France lead in low prices, while Medicare’s new negotiation program may change the U.S. system.

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Linezolid and Tyramine: What You Must Eat (and Avoid) to Prevent Hypertensive Crises

Linezolid and Tyramine: What You Must Eat (and Avoid) to Prevent Hypertensive Crises
Allison Wood Dec 30 2025

Linezolid can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes when mixed with tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese, cured meats, and red wine. Learn what to avoid, how long to restrict your diet, and what to do if you accidentally eat the wrong food.

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Severe Bleeding on Medications: What to Watch For and How to Respond in an Emergency

Severe Bleeding on Medications: What to Watch For and How to Respond in an Emergency
Allison Wood Dec 29 2025

Severe bleeding from blood thinners is a life-threatening risk. Know the warning signs, who’s most at risk, what to do in an emergency, and how to prevent it before it happens.

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Extended-Release vs. Immediate-Release Medications: When Timing Matters for Safety and Effectiveness

Extended-Release vs. Immediate-Release Medications: When Timing Matters for Safety and Effectiveness
Allison Wood Dec 27 2025

Extended-release and immediate-release medications work differently, affecting safety, timing, and effectiveness. Know when each is right for you-and the risks of mixing them up.

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How to Update Your Allergy List Across All Healthcare Providers

How to Update Your Allergy List Across All Healthcare Providers
Allison Wood Dec 25 2025

Learn how to update your allergy list across all healthcare providers to prevent dangerous medication errors. Step-by-step guide for patients on verifying, correcting, and syncing drug allergy records in 2025.

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