Author: Dorian Wakefield

Terbinafine Interactions: Medications to Avoid While Taking This Antifungal 30 Oct 2025

Terbinafine Interactions: Medications to Avoid While Taking This Antifungal

Terbinafine can cause dangerous drug interactions with antidepressants, beta-blockers, and pain meds. Learn which medications to avoid and what to do if you’ve taken a risky combo.

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Addressing Health Disparities in Medication Safety Research: Why Equity Can't Be an Afterthought 28 Oct 2025

Addressing Health Disparities in Medication Safety Research: Why Equity Can't Be an Afterthought

Medication safety research has ignored racial and socioeconomic disparities for too long. People of color, non-English speakers, and low-income patients face higher risks of harmful errors - and fewer protections. Here’s what’s being done - and what’s still missing.

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Polypharmacy and Side Effects: How Taking Too Many Medications Increases Health Risks 27 Oct 2025

Polypharmacy and Side Effects: How Taking Too Many Medications Increases Health Risks

Taking five or more medications increases side effects, falls, and hospitalizations-especially in older adults. Learn how polypharmacy works, when it’s dangerous, and what you can do to reduce risks safely.

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Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Dangerous Interaction Explained 26 Oct 2025

Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Dangerous Interaction Explained

Learn why combining blood thinners with NSAIDs dramatically raises bleeding risk, who is most vulnerable, and how to manage pain safely while on anticoagulant therapy.

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Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP): Fast-Acting Drug Rash Guide 25 Oct 2025

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP): Fast-Acting Drug Rash Guide

Learn how to spot Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP), a fast‑acting drug rash, understand its triggers, diagnosis, and treatment options including steroids, cyclosporine, and secukinumab.

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Allopurinol Benefits for Diabetics with High Uric Acid 24 Oct 2025

Allopurinol Benefits for Diabetics with High Uric Acid

Allopurinol can lower uric acid, reduce gout attacks, protect kidneys, and lower heart risk for diabetics with hyperuricemia. Learn dosing, safety, and practical tips.

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Why Patient Advocacy Matters for Mesalamine Treatment 23 Oct 2025

Why Patient Advocacy Matters for Mesalamine Treatment

Discover how patient advocacy can boost mesalamine effectiveness for ulcerative colitis, improve adherence, and navigate insurance hurdles with practical tips.

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Gemfibrozil vs Fenofibrate: Key Differences Explained 22 Oct 2025

Gemfibrozil vs Fenofibrate: Key Differences Explained

A clear guide comparing gemfibrozil and fenofibrate, covering mechanisms, uses, dosing, side effects, interactions, costs and FAQs for patients and clinicians.

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Carbamazepine’s Role in Managing Restless Leg Syndrome - Benefits, Dosage & Alternatives 21 Oct 2025

Carbamazepine’s Role in Managing Restless Leg Syndrome - Benefits, Dosage & Alternatives

Explore how carbamazepine can help treat Restless Leg Syndrome, including its mechanism, dosing, side effects, and how it compares to common RLS medications.

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How Hormonal Changes Cause Chapped Skin and Ways to Restore Skin Health 20 Oct 2025

How Hormonal Changes Cause Chapped Skin and Ways to Restore Skin Health

Learn how hormonal fluctuations like estrogen drops or cortisol spikes cause chapped skin and discover practical skincare, nutrition, and lifestyle steps to restore skin health.

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