Author: Dorian Wakefield

Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations 7 Feb 2026

Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations

Psychiatric medication interactions can be deadly. Learn the most dangerous drug combinations, how serotonin syndrome develops, and how to protect yourself from hidden risks in everyday medication use.

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Cough Suppressants and MAOIs: Dextromethorphan Interaction Risks 7 Feb 2026

Cough Suppressants and MAOIs: Dextromethorphan Interaction Risks

Dextromethorphan in common cough syrups can trigger life-threatening serotonin syndrome when mixed with MAOI antidepressants. Learn the risks, symptoms, and safe alternatives.

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Fertility Preservation Before Chemotherapy: Options, Success Rates, and Timing 4 Feb 2026

Fertility Preservation Before Chemotherapy: Options, Success Rates, and Timing

Fertility preservation before chemotherapy helps cancer patients protect their ability to have children. Learn about egg freezing, sperm banking, ovarian tissue options, success rates, timing, and insurance. Real patient stories and expert advice.

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Chronic Hepatitis C: How Modern Antivirals Cure the Virus and Protect the Liver 3 Feb 2026

Chronic Hepatitis C: How Modern Antivirals Cure the Virus and Protect the Liver

Chronic hepatitis C is now curable with simple oral antivirals that achieve over 95% success rates. These modern treatments stop liver damage, allow healing, and eliminate the need for harsh therapies. Access and testing remain key barriers.

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FDA Proposed Changes to Patient Medication Information: What You Need to Know 2 Feb 2026

FDA Proposed Changes to Patient Medication Information: What You Need to Know

The FDA is proposing a new standardized one-page Patient Medication Information (PMI) for all outpatient prescriptions to improve safety, reduce errors, and help patients understand how to take their medicines correctly.

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SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What the Evidence Really Shows 1 Feb 2026

SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What the Evidence Really Shows

SSRIs during pregnancy carry small risks, but untreated depression poses far greater dangers to mother and baby. Learn what the latest research says about safety, benefits, and which antidepressants are safest.

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Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice: Which Medications Are Affected and Why 31 Jan 2026

Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice: Which Medications Are Affected and Why

Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of many medications by blocking enzymes that break them down. Statins, blood pressure drugs, and immunosuppressants are among the most affected. Avoid grapefruit entirely if you're on these meds.

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Strabismus: Understanding Eye Misalignment and When Surgery Is Needed 30 Jan 2026

Strabismus: Understanding Eye Misalignment and When Surgery Is Needed

Strabismus is a common eye misalignment that can cause double vision, poor depth perception, and social challenges. Learn when surgery is needed, what the procedure involves, and how recovery works - backed by current medical data.

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How Clinician Communication Shapes Patient Trust in Generic Medications 29 Jan 2026

How Clinician Communication Shapes Patient Trust in Generic Medications

Clinician communication is the most powerful factor influencing whether patients accept generic medications. Clear, confident explanations about FDA standards and bioequivalence can reduce skepticism, prevent nocebo effects, and improve adherence - saving lives and billions in healthcare costs.

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CYP450 Enzyme Interactions: How Medications Compete for Metabolism 27 Jan 2026

CYP450 Enzyme Interactions: How Medications Compete for Metabolism

CYP450 enzymes metabolize 90% of medications. When drugs compete for the same enzyme, levels can spike or drop dangerously. Learn how common interactions with statins, antidepressants, and even grapefruit juice can cause serious harm - and what to do about it.

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