Learn how to report medication side effects directly to the FDA-even if your doctor doesn't. Your report helps protect others and improves drug safety. Simple steps to speak up and make a difference.
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Changing psychiatric medications can trigger emotional numbness, anxiety, and loss of identity-even when the new drug is chemically similar. Learn why medication switches affect the mind more than most doctors admit.
Hospital formularies systematically select generic drugs based on clinical evidence, safety, cost-effectiveness, and supply reliability. Learn how Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees make these decisions to balance quality care with budget constraints.
Combining warfarin with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can more than double your risk of serious bleeding. Learn how this dangerous interaction works, which NSAIDs are riskiest, and what safer alternatives exist.
The first trimester is the most critical time for fetal development. Learn which medications are safe, which to avoid, and how to make informed choices when treating common symptoms during early pregnancy.
Diuretics and anticholinergics can dangerously reduce your body’s ability to cool down in hot weather. Learn how these common medications increase heat risk and what steps you can take to stay safe during summer heatwaves.
Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline and nortriptyline still treat depression and nerve pain-but their side effects are serious. Dry mouth, heart risks, confusion in seniors, and overdose danger make them a last-resort option. Know the facts before starting.
Simple lifestyle changes like walking, eating better, and sleeping more can reduce medication risks and even lower your dosage. Learn how science-backed habits help you stay healthier with fewer drugs.
Find free or low-cost medications at community clinics if you're uninsured or underinsured. Learn where to look, who qualifies, what drugs are available, and how to get started in 2025.