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Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients: How to Manage Multiple Medications Safely
Polypharmacy in elderly patients-taking five or more medications-increases fall risk, confusion, and hospitalizations. Learn how deprescribing, pharmacist reviews, and careful medication management can improve safety and quality of life for seniors.
Floaters and Flashes: Understanding Vitreous Changes and When to See a Doctor
Floaters and flashes are common with age, but they can signal serious eye problems. Learn when they're harmless and when you need urgent care to prevent vision loss.
Evidence-Based Complementary Treatments for Medication Side Effects
Discover evidence-based complementary treatments like acupuncture and ginger that help manage medication side effects such as nausea, fatigue, and constipation-without replacing your prescription drugs.
How to Report Suspected Counterfeit Drugs to Authorities
Learn how to report suspected counterfeit drugs to the FDA and other authorities. Step-by-step guide on what to do, where to report, and why your report matters for public safety.
NSAID Safety: GI Risks, Kidney Effects, and Monitoring Protocols
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen carry hidden risks of stomach bleeding, kidney damage, and silent complications. Learn who’s at risk, what to monitor, and how to protect yourself.
Antipsychotic Side Effects: Metabolic Risks and How to Monitor Them
Antipsychotic medications can cause serious metabolic side effects like weight gain, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks, how to monitor them, and what steps you can take to protect your long-term health.
How to Report Adverse Events to the FDA for Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to report medication side effects to the FDA through MedWatch. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure drug safety and help prevent future harm.
Immunocompromised Patients and Medication Reactions: What You Need to Know
Immunocompromised patients face higher risks of serious infections and atypical reactions to medications. Learn how different immunosuppressants affect your body, what infections to watch for, and how to stay safe while managing chronic illness.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications: How DMARDs and Biologics Interact in Treatment
Learn how DMARDs and biologics interact in rheumatoid arthritis treatment, including methotrexate combinations, biologic side effects, cost challenges, and the role of JAK inhibitors and biosimilars.
Restless Legs and Akathisia from Medications: How to Tell Them Apart and What to Do
Akathisia and restless legs syndrome both cause leg restlessness but have different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, why misdiagnosis is dangerous, and what actually works to treat medication-induced akathisia.