Category: Medications - Page 3

1 Jan

Rifampin and Hormonal Contraceptives: What You Need to Know About Breakthrough Ovulation Risk

Rifampin can make hormonal birth control fail by speeding up hormone breakdown, leading to breakthrough ovulation and unintended pregnancy. This well-documented interaction requires backup contraception during and after treatment.

31 Dec

SSRIs and NSAIDs: How Their Combination Raises GI Bleeding Risk and What to Do About It

Combining SSRIs and NSAIDs significantly increases the risk of upper GI bleeding. Learn why this happens, which medications are safest, how to prevent it with PPIs, and what to do if you're already on both.

27 Dec

How to Confirm Your Name and Medication on a Prescription Label

Learn how to check your prescription label to avoid dangerous medication errors. Verify your name, dosage, and medication with simple steps that can save your life.

26 Dec

Triptans and SSRIs: The Truth About Serotonin Syndrome Risk

Triptans and SSRIs are often wrongly thought to cause serotonin syndrome. New evidence shows the risk is negligible, yet many patients are still denied effective migraine treatment. Here’s what you need to know.

21 Dec

Immunizations and Generic Prescriptions: How Pharmacists Are Advocating for Better Care

Pharmacists are now key providers of vaccines and affordable generic medications, offering accessible, life-saving care right in local communities. Learn how they're breaking barriers and what you can do to benefit.

18 Dec

Why Generic Drugs Cost 80-85% Less Than Brand-Name Drugs

Generic drugs cost 80-85% less than brand-name drugs because they don't require expensive clinical trials or marketing. They contain the same active ingredients and meet the same safety standards, but compete in a free market that drives prices down.

15 Dec

Frequent Urination and Urgency from Medications: Common Bladder Side Effects

Frequent urination and urinary urgency are common but often overlooked side effects of medications like diuretics, antidepressants, and blood pressure drugs. Learn which drugs cause bladder problems and how to manage them without stopping essential treatments.

15 Dec

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Measuring the Value of Generic Drugs

Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals how generic drugs save billions - but not all generics are cheap. Learn why some cost 20x more than alternatives and how to spot real savings.

15 Dec

Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults: How Common Medications Affect Memory and Thinking

Many common medications for allergies, bladder issues, and depression in older adults carry hidden risks to memory and thinking. Learn how anticholinergic burden increases dementia risk and what safer alternatives exist.

11 Dec

Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Your Health

Switching to generic maintenance medications can save hundreds per month-but not everyone adjusts easily. Learn when generics work, when to be cautious, and how to manage the transition safely for chronic conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease, and high blood pressure.