Category: Medications - Page 3

Triptans, gepants, and ditans treat migraines differently - and their safety profiles vary widely. Learn which is safest for your heart, brain, and daily life.

Pioglitazone helps control blood sugar but carries serious risks including heart failure, fluid retention, and bladder cancer. Learn who should avoid it, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives available today.

Polypharmacy - taking five or more medications - increases risks like falls, confusion, and death. Learn how unnecessary drugs harm older adults and what you can do to reduce the burden.

Learn how to talk to your doctor about medication side effects without quitting your prescription. Discover practical tips, tracking methods, and communication strategies to stay on track with your treatment.

Learn how to check your Medicare Part D drug coverage tiers and spot formulary changes before they raise your out-of-pocket costs. Step-by-step guide for seniors to avoid surprise prescription bills.

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.