Nov 22, 2025
How to Prevent Compounding Errors for Customized Medications: Essential Safety Steps
Discover how CBT-I-evidence-based, drug-free sleep therapy-can fix chronic insomnia by changing your habits, not your chemistry. Proven to work better than pills over time.
Myxedema coma is a rare but deadly complication of untreated hypothyroidism, causing hypothermia, confusion, and organ failure. Immediate IV thyroid hormone and infection control are critical. Delayed treatment increases death risk by 10% per hour.
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drugs in the U.S., balancing innovation and affordability. It let generics enter faster while giving brand companies patent extensions-saving billions but also opening the door to abuse.
Drug-disease interactions occur when medications for one condition worsen another health issue. Learn how common conditions like kidney disease, heart failure, and diabetes can turn everyday drugs dangerous-and what you can do to stay safe.
Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn when to pump and dump, how timing reduces baby's exposure, and which drugs actually require caution-backed by the latest medical guidelines.
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions and save billions yearly. Learn how they're made-from reverse engineering brand-name drugs to FDA-approved manufacturing and bioequivalence testing-without clinical trials.
Learn how to use the FDA Drug Shortage Database to check if your medication is in short supply, why it’s happening, and when it might be available again. A practical guide for patients and providers.
Meclizine is a common treatment for vertigo, but it comes with strong side effects like drowsiness and dry mouth. Learn how it works, who should avoid it, and safer alternatives for long-term dizziness.
Antipsychotics can cause serious metabolic side effects like weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks, what tests you need, and how to protect your health while staying stable.
Blister packs and pill organizers cut medication errors by making doses visible and easy to follow. Learn how to use them correctly to prevent overdoses and missed doses, especially for seniors on multiple prescriptions.
