Archive: 2025/12

Combining SSRIs and NSAIDs can dangerously increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Learn how to spot the signs, choose safer pain relief, and protect yourself with simple steps backed by medical research.

Struggling to swallow pills? Learn safe, proven ways to take your medicine without choking or skipping doses. Discover alternatives, techniques, and how to work with your care team for better adherence.

Learn how to create a family overdose emergency plan with naloxone to save lives during opioid overdoses. Step-by-step guide for recognizing signs, using naloxone, and preparing your household.

Learn how to correctly classify and report serious vs non-serious adverse events in clinical trials. Understand the 6 FDA criteria for seriousness, avoid common mistakes, and meet reporting deadlines to keep trials compliant and patients safe.

Taking sedatives at high altitude can dangerously reduce your breathing and oxygen levels. Learn why alcohol, sleeping pills, and opioids are risky-and what safer alternatives actually work.

Formulation patents on drug combinations let pharmaceutical companies extend market exclusivity by patenting specific ratios, delivery methods, or dosing schedules - delaying generics and protecting billions in revenue.

Retinal detachment is a sight-threatening emergency. Learn the 6 warning signs, why timing is critical, and how surgery can save your vision before it's too late.

Generic drugs make up 90% of prescriptions but many clinicians still lack confidence prescribing them. Learn how provider education improves knowledge, reduces patient skepticism, and boosts adherence-all while cutting costs.

Digital tools help catch dangerous interactions between generic drugs, supplements, and prescriptions. Learn which apps clinicians trust, how to use them right, and why online pharmacies won’t protect you.

Learn how to safely manage prescription and over-the-counter medications while traveling domestically or abroad. Avoid legal trouble, lost meds, and side effects with proven tips from TSA, CDC, and global health experts.

Many antihistamines impair driving as much as alcohol. Learn which ones are safe, which to avoid, and how to protect yourself and others on the road.

Senior patient education materials must be simple, large-print, and visual to match how older adults process information. Learn what works, where to find trusted resources, and how to improve understanding and adherence.