Tag: medication side effects
Medications That Change Your Sense of Smell: What You Need to Know About Dysosmia
Many medications can distort your sense of smell, causing food to taste foul or phantom odors to appear. This condition, called dysosmia, is underdiagnosed but affects hundreds of drugs. Learn which meds cause it, how long it lasts, and what to do next.
Oral Thrush from Medications: How to Treat and Prevent Antifungal Side Effects
Oral thrush from medications like inhalers and antibiotics is common but treatable. Learn how nystatin and fluconazole work, why most people use them wrong, and how to prevent recurrence with simple daily habits.
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.
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.
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.
Timeline for Medication Side Effects: When Drug Reactions Typically Appear
Learn when side effects from medications typically appear-from minutes to months after taking a drug. Understand the timeline for allergic reactions, delayed rashes, and chronic issues so you know when to act.