Category: Medications - Page 2

Over 270 medications are currently in short supply in the U.S., including critical chemotherapy drugs, IV fluids, and diabetes treatments. Learn which drugs are hardest to find, why shortages persist, and what patients and providers can do.

Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has triggered over 500 recalls since 2018. Learn which medications were affected, how regulators responded, and what patients should know about safety and compliance.

NTI medications like warfarin, lithium, and digoxin have tiny margins for error. Even a small drop in potency after expiration can cause serious harm. Learn why expired NTI drugs are dangerous and what to do instead.

Medication errors happen in both hospitals and retail pharmacies, but the risks and causes differ. Hospitals have more errors but better safety nets. Pharmacies have fewer errors - but when they happen, you're often the only one who can catch them.

Delayed medication side effects can appear months or years after starting a drug, often mistaken for other conditions. Learn which medications cause hidden reactions like DRESS syndrome, tendon damage, and B12 deficiency-and how to spot them before it’s too late.

Learn how to safely use insulin by mastering dosing units, choosing the right syringes, and preventing dangerous low blood sugar. Essential tips for anyone on insulin therapy.

Combining opioids like tramadol or meperidine with MAOIs can cause fatal serotonin syndrome. Learn which painkillers are dangerous, how long to wait after stopping an MAOI, and what safe alternatives exist.

Time-released melatonin won't fix jet lag-it can make it worse. Learn why immediate-release melatonin, taken at the right time with light exposure, is the only scientifically proven way to reset your body clock after long flights.

Your genes affect how your body processes medications. Pharmacogenomics uses DNA testing to match drugs to your biology - reducing side effects and improving treatment success.

Untreated hypothyroidism can triple or quadruple your risk of statin-induced muscle damage. Learn how to safely take statins with thyroid disease, which statins are safest, and what steps to take to avoid dangerous side effects.