Category: Prescription Medications - Page 3
Anticholinergic Burden with Tricyclic Antidepressants: Cognitive and Cardiac Risks
Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline carry high anticholinergic burden, increasing risks of cognitive decline and dangerous heart rhythms - especially in older adults. Safer alternatives exist.
When Side Effects Warrant Stopping a Medication Immediately
Some medication side effects are emergencies that require stopping the drug right away - like anaphylaxis or skin blistering. Others are annoying but safe to manage with your doctor. Know the difference to avoid life-threatening mistakes.
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Antipsychotics and Metabolic Risks: What You Need to Know About Monitoring
Antipsychotics can cause serious metabolic risks including weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn which drugs are riskiest, how to monitor for problems early, and what steps you can take to protect your health.
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Understanding Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Drug Labels: What Patients Need to Know
FDA drug labels are full of complex risk-benefit statements that most patients don’t understand. Learn where to find the real info, how to read between the lines, and what’s changing to make these labels clearer for you.
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Medication Mistakes in Pediatric Emergencies: Real Cases and How to Prevent Them
Pediatric medication errors are far more common than most realize, often due to weight-based dosing, confusing liquid formulations, and lack of standardized tools. Real cases show how simple mistakes lead to serious harm-and what parents and hospitals can do to prevent them.
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Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk
Anticholinergic medications like Benadryl and oxybutynin are linked to higher dementia risk with long-term use. Learn which drugs pose the greatest threat, how to spot them, and safer alternatives for older adults.
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Diabetes Medication Interactions: Dangerous Drug Combinations to Avoid
Certain diabetes drug combinations can cause dangerous drops or spikes in blood sugar. Learn which medications to avoid mixing, how to spot hidden risks, and why newer drugs like GLP-1 RAs are safer partners.
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Dry Mouth from Medications: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Dry mouth from medications is a common but often ignored side effect that can lead to serious dental problems. Learn which drugs cause it, how it damages your teeth, and proven ways to manage it before it's too late.
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Generic Prescribing Guidelines: What Doctors Need to Know Today
Generic prescribing saves billions and improves adherence-when done right. Learn when to use generic names, which drugs need brands, and how to explain the switch to patients.
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Prescription Medications Illegal in Certain Countries: Check Before You Go
Many prescription medications legal at home are banned overseas. Learn which drugs are restricted in countries like Japan, UAE, and Thailand - and how to travel with them safely without risking arrest or detention.
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