Category: Medications - Page 2
Nov
Citrus Fruits Beyond Grapefruit: Pomelo and Seville Orange Effects on Drugs
Pomelo and Seville orange can be just as dangerous as grapefruit when taken with medications like statins and immunosuppressants. Learn how these citrus fruits interfere with drug metabolism and what you need to do to stay safe.
Nov
OTC Nasal Sprays: How to Avoid Rebound Congestion and Use Them Safely
Learn how to safely use OTC nasal sprays without triggering rebound congestion. Discover the 3-day rule, safer alternatives like saline and steroid sprays, and how to break the cycle if you're already stuck.
Nov
Combining Multiple Heart Medications: Safe and Unsafe Drug Combinations
Combining multiple heart medications can be life-saving-or life-threatening. Learn the most dangerous drug interactions, which supplements to avoid, and how to protect yourself from preventable harm.
Nov
How to Prevent Moisture Damage to Pills and Capsules: A Practical Guide for Safe Storage
Moisture can destroy pills and capsules, making them ineffective or dangerous. Learn how to protect your medication with simple storage tips, the role of desiccants, and what packaging actually works.
Nov
CYP450 Enzyme Interactions: How Medications Compete for Metabolism
CYP450 enzymes metabolize 90% of medications, but drug competition can cause dangerous interactions. Learn how common meds like statins, antidepressants, and blood thinners clash - and how to stay safe.
Nov
De Facto Combinations: Why Some Patients Take Separate Generic Pills Instead of Fixed-Dose Combos
Many patients take separate generic pills instead of fixed-dose combinations to save money or get precise dosing. But this practice carries hidden risks. Learn when it's safe-and when it's not.
Nov
Ankylosing Spondylitis: How TNF Inhibitors Reduce Spine Inflammation and Improve Daily Life
Ankylosing spondylitis causes chronic spine inflammation and stiffness. TNF inhibitors like Humira and Enbrel target the root cause, reducing pain, slowing bone fusion, and improving mobility for most patients. Learn how they work and who benefits most.
Oct
Enalapril and Gout: Can This Blood Pressure Pill Trigger Flare‑Ups?
Explore if Enalapril can cause gout flares, learn the science, risk factors, and how to manage pain while staying on the blood‑pressure medication.
Oct
SSRI Emotional Blunting: Causes, Symptoms & How to Fix It
Learn why SSRIs can cause emotional blunting, how common it is, and three proven ways to regain feeling, from dose cuts to switching meds.
Oct
Sildamax vs Alternatives: Detailed Comparison of Sildenafil Citrate Medications
A practical guide comparing Sildamax with Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and Stendra, covering dosage, cost, onset, side effects and how to choose the best ED medication for you.