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%.
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Esophageal Motility Disorders: Understanding Dysphagia and High-Resolution Manometry
Esophageal motility disorders cause dysphagia and chest pain, often mistaken for GERD. High-resolution manometry is the gold standard for diagnosis, revealing muscle dysfunction that medications can't fix. Learn how these disorders are classified and treated.
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.
Dong Quai and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk
Dong Quai and warfarin can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken together. Learn why this herbal supplement is not safe for people on blood thinners, what the evidence shows, and what to do instead.
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.
How to Prevent Wrong-Dose Errors with Liquid Medications: A Practical Guide for Patients and Providers
Wrong-dose errors with liquid medications are a leading cause of preventable harm in children and adults. Learn how using oral syringes, milliliter measurements, and smart habits can stop these errors before they happen.
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: Why INR Spikes Happen and How to Prevent Them
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can cause dangerous INR spikes in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn why this happens, who’s most at risk, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.
Severe Adverse Drug Reactions: When to Seek Emergency Help
Severe adverse drug reactions can be life-threatening within minutes. Learn the warning signs of anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and other emergencies - and what to do right now to save a life.
Cancer Clinical Trials: Understanding Phases and Why Participation Matters
Learn how cancer clinical trials work through their four key phases, what benefits participants gain, and why joining could offer new hope - even if you’ve tried all standard treatments.
Proton Pump Inhibitors: Long-Term Risks and When to Stop
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) help with heartburn but carry real long-term risks like bone loss, kidney issues, and nutrient deficiencies. Learn when you should stop and how to do it safely.