Category: Medications - Page 3

10
Dec
ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: What You Need to Know About the Risks
Medications

ACE Inhibitors and High-Potassium Foods: What You Need to Know About the Risks

ACE inhibitors help control blood pressure but can raise potassium levels, especially in people with kidney disease or diabetes. Learn which foods to watch, how to stay safe, and when to get tested.

Caden Aldridge
8
Dec
Adjusting Medication Dose: How to Find Your Safe and Effective Balance
Medications

Adjusting Medication Dose: How to Find Your Safe and Effective Balance

Finding the right medication dose means balancing effectiveness with safety. Learn how kidney function, age, genetics, and drug interactions affect your dose-and what steps to take to avoid dangerous side effects.

Caden Aldridge
7
Dec
Over-the-Counter Medications Past Expiration: What You Really Need to Know
Medications

Over-the-Counter Medications Past Expiration: What You Really Need to Know

Expired OTC meds aren't always dangerous, but they're not always safe either. Learn which common painkillers and allergy pills are okay to use past their date - and which ones could put you at risk.

Gareth Windham
6
Dec
Thiazide Diuretics and Gout: What You Need to Know About Uric Acid Risks
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Thiazide Diuretics and Gout: What You Need to Know About Uric Acid Risks

Thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide are effective for high blood pressure but can raise uric acid levels and trigger gout. Learn who’s at risk, how to spot it early, and safer alternatives.

Gareth Windham
4
Dec
Timeline for Medication Side Effects: When Drug Reactions Typically Appear
Medications

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, rashes, depression, and other common side effects to spot trouble early.

Caden Aldridge
1
Dec
How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients
Medications

How to Prevent Drug-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients

Drug-drug interactions are a leading cause of hospitalizations in seniors. Learn how polypharmacy, aging physiology, and fragmented care increase risks-and what proven tools like Beers Criteria and STOPP can do to prevent them.

Caden Aldridge
29
Nov
Diabetes Medications Safety Guide: Insulin and Oral Agents Explained
Medications

Diabetes Medications Safety Guide: Insulin and Oral Agents Explained

A practical safety guide for insulin and oral diabetes medications, covering hypoglycemia risks, kidney concerns, drug interactions, and real-world tips to avoid life-threatening mistakes.

Caden Aldridge
21
Nov
Refrigerated Medications While Traveling: Best Cooling Options for 2025
Medications

Refrigerated Medications While Traveling: Best Cooling Options for 2025

Learn the safest, most reliable ways to keep insulin, biologics, and other refrigerated medications cool while traveling in 2025. From budget gel packs to high-tech coolers, find the right solution for your trip.

Caden Aldridge
19
Nov
Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Medications

Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know

Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses the body's stress response and can lead to fatal adrenal crisis if undiagnosed. Learn who’s at risk and what to ask your doctor.

Gareth Windham
19
Nov
Sleep Problems and Insomnia Caused by Medications: Practical Tips
Medications

Sleep Problems and Insomnia Caused by Medications: Practical Tips

Many common medications cause insomnia without warning. Learn which drugs disrupt sleep, why they do it, and how to fix it with simple timing changes, safer alternatives, and proven non-drug strategies - without quitting your prescriptions.

Caden Aldridge