Category: Medications - Page 2

How to Store Medications to Extend Their Shelf Life Safely

How to Store Medications to Extend Their Shelf Life Safely

Learn how to properly store medications to extend their shelf life safely. Discover which drugs last longer, what conditions ruin them, and how to avoid dangerous waste without risking your health.

Ruaridh Wood 1.01.2026
Labeling Effect: How Generic Drug Labels Influence Pain, Adherence, and Perceived Efficacy

Labeling Effect: How Generic Drug Labels Influence Pain, Adherence, and Perceived Efficacy

Generic drugs are chemically identical to brand-name versions, but patient perception often makes them feel less effective. Learn how labeling affects pain, adherence, and treatment outcomes - and what’s being done to fix it.

Ruaridh Wood 28.12.2025
Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Discover where to find free or low-cost medications at community clinics if you're uninsured or underinsured. Learn how to qualify, what to bring, and which programs actually work.

Ruaridh Wood 25.12.2025
Gabapentinoids and Pregnancy: What the Latest Safety Data Shows

Gabapentinoids and Pregnancy: What the Latest Safety Data Shows

Gabapentin and pregabalin are commonly used during pregnancy for pain and anxiety, but new research shows potential risks to fetal development, including heart defects, preterm birth, and neonatal withdrawal. What you need to know before taking them.

Ruaridh Wood 19.12.2025
Antihistamine Interactions with Other Sedating Medications: What You Need to Know

Antihistamine Interactions with Other Sedating Medications: What You Need to Know

Combining antihistamines like Benadryl with other sedating drugs can cause dangerous drowsiness, breathing problems, and even delirium-especially in older adults. Learn which combinations are risky and how to switch to safer options.

Ruaridh Wood 16.12.2025
Teaching Children About Generic Drugs: A Simple Guide for Parents and Educators

Teaching Children About Generic Drugs: A Simple Guide for Parents and Educators

Teach children how generic drugs work, why they’re safe, and how they save money. Simple, practical advice for parents and educators to build lifelong health literacy.

Ruaridh Wood 15.12.2025
Botox for Migraine: Who Benefits and How It Works

Botox for Migraine: Who Benefits and How It Works

Botox for migraine is a proven preventive treatment for chronic migraine sufferers who haven't responded to other therapies. It reduces headache days by blocking pain signals and inflammatory proteins, with real-world success in over 60% of patients.

Ruaridh Wood 12.12.2025
How to Store High-Risk Medications to Reduce Overdose Risk

How to Store High-Risk Medications to Reduce Overdose Risk

Learn how to safely store high-risk medications like opioids and benzodiazepines to prevent accidental overdoses in children, teens, and others. Simple steps can reduce risk by over 80%.

Ruaridh Wood 11.12.2025
Lithium Interactions: NSAIDs, Diuretics, and Dehydration Risks

Lithium Interactions: NSAIDs, Diuretics, and Dehydration Risks

Lithium is effective for bipolar disorder but dangerous if combined with NSAIDs, diuretics, or dehydration. Learn how common medications and everyday habits can trigger toxic levels-and what to do to stay safe.

Ruaridh Wood 9.12.2025
Antihistamines and Dementia Risk: What You Need to Know About Long-Term Use

Antihistamines and Dementia Risk: What You Need to Know About Long-Term Use

First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl may increase dementia risk with long-term use in older adults. Learn which drugs are risky, safer alternatives, and what experts recommend now.

Ruaridh Wood 6.12.2025