Author: Camille Farrow

Osteoporosis Risk: How to Stop Bone Density Loss and Prevent Fractures

Osteoporosis Risk: How to Stop Bone Density Loss and Prevent Fractures

Learn how to prevent bone density loss and reduce fracture risk from osteoporosis with science-backed steps on calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and fall prevention-especially if you're over 50.

Read More
Statins and Antifungals: What You Need to Know About This Dangerous Drug Interaction

Statins and Antifungals: What You Need to Know About This Dangerous Drug Interaction

Statins and certain antifungals can interact dangerously, raising the risk of severe muscle damage. Learn which combinations to avoid, safer alternatives, and what to do if you're taking both.

Read More
Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs

Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs

Learn how generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions, why so many people still distrust them, and how community health presentations are helping patients save money and stay healthy.

Read More
How to Read Medication Guides for Risk and Monitoring Advice

How to Read Medication Guides for Risk and Monitoring Advice

Learn how to read FDA-required Medication Guides to spot serious drug risks and monitoring instructions. Know what to watch for, when to get tested, and how to avoid dangerous side effects.

Read More
Phenytoin and Warfarin: How These Drugs Fight Each Other and What You Must Watch For

Phenytoin and Warfarin: How These Drugs Fight Each Other and What You Must Watch For

Phenytoin and warfarin interact in dangerous, two-phase ways that can cause bleeding or clots. Learn how this complex interaction works, who’s at risk, and what monitoring steps save lives.

Read More
Managing Corticosteroid Side Effects: Supportive Therapies to Stay Healthy on Long-Term Steroids

Managing Corticosteroid Side Effects: Supportive Therapies to Stay Healthy on Long-Term Steroids

Learn how to manage common corticosteroid side effects like weight gain, bone loss, high blood pressure, and mood changes with proven supportive therapies. Practical steps for staying healthy on long-term steroid treatment.

Read More
SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Benefits

SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Benefits

SSRIs during pregnancy are safer than once thought. Learn the real risks of antidepressants versus the dangers of untreated depression, which include preterm birth, suicide, and impaired bonding. Sertraline is the first-line choice.

Read More
How to Read Interaction Warnings on Medication Guides

How to Read Interaction Warnings on Medication Guides

Learn how to read interaction warnings on medication guides to avoid dangerous drug combinations. Know where to look, what the terms mean, and how to protect yourself from preventable side effects.

Read More
Benzodiazepines: What They Do, How They Help, and Why They Can Be Dangerous

Benzodiazepines: What They Do, How They Help, and Why They Can Be Dangerous

Benzodiazepines offer fast relief for anxiety and insomnia but carry serious risks of dependence and withdrawal. Learn how they work, who's most at risk, and safer alternatives for long-term use.

Read More
Common Medications That Cause Allergies and Hypersensitivity Reactions

Common Medications That Cause Allergies and Hypersensitivity Reactions

Many people think they're allergic to common medications like penicillin or NSAIDs, but most aren't. Learn which drugs actually cause true allergies, how to tell the difference, and what to do if you've been mislabeled.

Read More
How to Report Adverse Events to the FDA for Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Report Adverse Events to the FDA for Medications: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to report adverse events to the FDA for medications. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and providers on using MedWatch to submit drug side effect reports and help improve drug safety.

Read More
Tolerance Development: Will Your Medication Side Effects Improve Over Time?

Tolerance Development: Will Your Medication Side Effects Improve Over Time?

Many medication side effects improve within weeks as your body builds tolerance. Learn which ones fade, which don't, and how to know when to wait - or when to call your doctor.

Read More