Category: Medicines and Supplements - Page 2

December 1, 2025

SSRI Antidepressants and Serotonin Syndrome Risk from Drug Interactions

SSRI antidepressants are safe for most people-but combining them with other drugs can trigger serotonin syndrome, a potentially fatal condition. Learn which medications and supplements are dangerous to mix with SSRIs, how to spot early symptoms, and what to do if you're at risk.

December 1, 2025

Travel Letters for Controlled Medications: Airport and Customs Tips

Learn how to travel safely with controlled medications. Get the exact documents you need, avoid customs seizures, and know which countries ban your prescriptions. No guesswork. Just clear, up-to-date rules.

December 1, 2025

Kombucha and Alcohol-Sensitive Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

Kombucha may seem harmless, but its trace alcohol can cause dangerous reactions with medications like metronidazole, SSRIs, and diabetes drugs. Learn what you need to know before drinking it.

December 1, 2025

Infant Medication Safety: How to Avoid Deadly Dosage Errors with Drops and Concentrations

Learn how to safely give liquid medication to infants by understanding concentrations, using oral syringes, and calculating exact doses by weight. Avoid deadly mistakes with acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

December 1, 2025

Levothyroxine Generics: When to Monitor TSH After Switching Products

Switching generic levothyroxine products is common, but TSH monitoring isn't always needed. Learn who should retest after a switch, what the latest guidelines say, and how to protect your thyroid health without overpaying.

November 27, 2025

Pharmacist Concerns About NTI Generics: What Every Healthcare Provider Needs to Know

Pharmacists are raising alarms about NTI generics-drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine-where small changes in formulation can cause serious harm. Learn why substitution risks are rising, what states are doing, and how to protect yourself.

November 26, 2025

Clinical Studies on Generic Drug Efficacy: What the Research Really Shows

Clinical studies show generic drugs work just as well as brand-name drugs for most conditions, saving patients up to 85% on costs. But for critical medications with narrow therapeutic windows, consistency matters-switching between generics can sometimes cause issues.

November 25, 2025

Health Literacy Strategies for Understanding Medication Labels and Dosing

Learn how to read medication labels correctly and avoid dangerous dosing mistakes with proven health literacy strategies that work for everyone - no matter your reading level.

November 24, 2025

Lithium Carbonate Generics: What You Need to Know About Serum Levels

Lithium carbonate generics require careful serum level monitoring due to their narrow therapeutic range. Switching brands can alter absorption and lead to toxicity or treatment failure. Learn how to safely manage lithium therapy with proper testing and formulation awareness.

November 23, 2025

How to Build a Personal Medication Safety Plan with Your Care Team

Build a personal medication safety plan with your care team to avoid dangerous errors, interactions, and overdoses. Learn how to track, store, and manage your meds safely with expert-backed steps.