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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Medication Side Effects

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Medication Side Effects

Learn the essential questions to ask your doctor about medication side effects to avoid dangerous reactions, manage symptoms, and ensure your prescriptions are still right for you.

Understanding FDA Generic Approval: An Easy Overview for Patients

Understanding FDA Generic Approval: An Easy Overview for Patients

Learn how the FDA ensures generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications, why they cost less, and what you need to know as a patient.

How to Read Contraindications and Warnings on Drug Labels

How to Read Contraindications and Warnings on Drug Labels

Learn how to read contraindications and warnings on drug labels to avoid dangerous side effects. Understand FDA-mandated sections like boxed warnings, absolute vs. relative contraindications, and how to use this info to stay safe.

Pain Catastrophizing: CBT Tools to Reduce Distress

Pain Catastrophizing: CBT Tools to Reduce Distress

Pain catastrophizing makes chronic pain feel worse by amplifying fear and helplessness. CBT offers proven tools-like thought tracking and grounding-to break the cycle and reduce distress without relying on medication.

5-HTP and SSRIs: Why Combining Them Can Be Dangerous

5-HTP and SSRIs: Why Combining Them Can Be Dangerous

Combining 5-HTP with SSRIs can trigger serotonin syndrome-a dangerous, sometimes fatal condition. Learn why this supplement-drug mix is riskier than you think and what to do instead.

Cost Barriers to Medication Adherence and How to Get Help

Cost Barriers to Medication Adherence and How to Get Help

Cost is the top reason people skip or cut back on medications-even with insurance. Learn how high drug prices impact adherence, who’s most affected, and six proven ways to get help lowering your prescription costs today.

Pomegranate Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know About CYP Interactions

Pomegranate Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know About CYP Interactions

Pomegranate juice doesn't interact with medications the way grapefruit juice does. Human studies show no clinically significant effects on drug metabolism, despite early lab results suggesting otherwise. You can safely drink it with most meds.

Active Ingredients in OTC Drugs Explained for Shoppers

Active Ingredients in OTC Drugs Explained for Shoppers

Learn how to read OTC drug labels to avoid dangerous overdoses and interactions. Know which active ingredients are in common pain relievers, cold meds, and allergy drugs-and why it matters for your safety.

How to Coordinate Multiple Prescriptions to Avoid Conflicts

How to Coordinate Multiple Prescriptions to Avoid Conflicts

Coordinating multiple prescriptions reduces dangerous drug interactions, prevents hospitalizations, and improves daily life. Use one pharmacy, a pill organizer, and medication synchronization to stay safe and in control.

How to Manage Medication Costs During Medicare Part D Coverage Gaps (Donut Hole) in 2025

How to Manage Medication Costs During Medicare Part D Coverage Gaps (Donut Hole) in 2025

Learn how to manage prescription drug costs during Medicare Part D's coverage gap (donut hole) before it disappears in 2025. Discover savings strategies, manufacturer programs, and what changes next year.