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NovemberGrapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of many common medications, leading to serious side effects. Learn which drugs are affected, why the interaction lasts days, and what to do to stay safe.
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NovemberChronic GERD Complications: Understanding Barrett’s Esophagus and Who Needs Screening
Chronic GERD can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition that increases esophageal cancer risk. Learn who needs screening, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatments actually work.
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NovemberHow to Manage Buspirone Side Effects: Practical Tips That Actually Work
Learn how to manage buspirone side effects like dizziness, nausea, and increased anxiety with practical tips that help you stick with the medication long enough to feel better.
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NovemberAntibiotic Shortages: How Drug Shortages Are Putting Infections Out of Reach
Antibiotic shortages are leaving patients without treatment, forcing doctors to use dangerous alternatives, and accelerating deadly drug resistance. Here’s how global supply chains, economics, and policy failures are making common infections life-threatening.
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NovemberDailyMed Navigation: How to Find Up-to-Date Drug Labels and Side Effects
DailyMed is the official FDA source for current drug labels and side effects. Learn how to find accurate, up-to-date medication information for prescription and over-the-counter drugs using the National Library of Medicine's free database.
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NovemberHow to Prevent Medication Errors During Care Transitions and Discharge
Medication errors during care transitions are preventable but common. Learn how medication reconciliation, pharmacist involvement, and patient engagement can stop harmful mistakes at discharge and improve safety.
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NovemberDPP-4 Inhibitors and Pancreatitis Risk: What You Need to Know
DPP-4 inhibitors help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but they carry a rare but serious risk of pancreatitis. Learn the symptoms, who’s at risk, and safer alternatives.
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NovemberTherapeutic Drug Monitoring for Tricyclic Antidepressants: How to Prevent Toxicity and Save Lives
Therapeutic drug monitoring for tricyclic antidepressants prevents deadly toxicity by tracking blood levels, accounting for genetics, and correlating results with symptoms. Essential for elderly patients and those on multiple medications.
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NovemberProtein-Rich Foods and Medications: How Diet Affects Absorption and Effectiveness
Protein-rich meals can reduce medication absorption by up to 50%, especially for drugs like levodopa. Learn how timing and redistributing protein intake can improve drug effectiveness and symptom control.
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NovemberCounterfeit Medications: How to Spot Fakes and Protect Your Health
Counterfeit medications are a growing global threat, with fake pills containing deadly substances like fentanyl. Learn how to spot fakes, buy safely online, and protect yourself from dangerous counterfeit drugs.
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NovemberMedications and Work Safety: How Prescription Drugs and Hazardous Drugs Affect Job Performance
Prescription medications and hazardous drug exposure at work can seriously impact safety. Learn how opioids, benzodiazepines, and chemotherapy drugs affect job performance-and what controls actually reduce risks.
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NovemberFluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risk
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause tendon rupture, especially in older adults and those on steroids. Learn the signs, risks, and what to do if you're prescribed one.
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