Archive: 2025/12

Psychiatric polypharmacy-taking multiple mental health meds at once-is common but often unsupported by evidence. Learn when it helps, when it harms, and how to safely reduce unnecessary medications.

Learn how to check active ingredients in children's medicines to prevent dangerous double dosing. Avoid acetaminophen overdose and other common errors with simple, step-by-step safety tips.

Digital pharmacies are transforming how generic medications are delivered-with AI, same-day shipping, and telehealth integration. By 2027, 48% of all generic prescriptions in the U.S. could be filled digitally, saving patients money and time-but only if they understand how to use these systems safely.

Cochlear implants restore hearing for people with profound deafness by directly stimulating the auditory nerve. Learn how they work, who qualifies, what surgery involves, and what to expect after activation.

Documentation in manufacturing isn't optional-it's the backbone of safety and compliance. Learn what records you must keep, how to avoid common failures, and how to meet global GMP standards like ALCOA+ and 21 CFR Part 211.

Clopidogrel and certain PPIs like omeprazole can interact, reducing clopidogrel's ability to prevent blood clots. Learn which PPIs are safe, which to avoid, and what to do if you're on both.

Combining SSRIs and NSAIDs can raise upper GI bleeding risk by 75%. Learn how this dangerous interaction works, who’s most at risk, and what steps you can take to protect yourself - including safer alternatives and essential preventive measures.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can dramatically improve motor symptoms for Parkinson’s patients who respond to levodopa. Learn who qualifies, how the procedure works, what to expect after surgery, and why so many eligible patients never get screened.

Learn how to properly store light-sensitive medications and eye drops to maintain their effectiveness. Avoid common mistakes like bathroom storage and clear containers that can reduce potency by up to 50%.

Rifampin can make hormonal birth control ineffective by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn why only rifampin - not other antibiotics - causes contraceptive failure, how long the risk lasts, and what backup methods actually work.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome causes sudden muscle weakness and can lead to paralysis. IVIG treatment is the standard first-line therapy, helping patients recover faster by calming the immune attack on nerves. Early treatment is critical.

Many seniors take too many medications that no longer help-or may even harm them. Learn when and how to safely stop or reduce drugs through deprescribing, a proven way to improve safety, reduce side effects, and boost quality of life.