Finding the right medication dose means balancing effectiveness with safety. Learn how age, weight, kidney function, genetics, and drug interactions affect your dose-and how to work with your provider to avoid dangerous side effects.
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Dietary supplements can interfere with prescription drugs in dangerous ways. Learn which combinations are risky, how to spot warning signs, and what steps to take to protect your health.
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Intra-articular steroid injections offer quick joint pain relief but may accelerate cartilage loss, trigger systemic side effects like high blood sugar and bone loss, and increase the risk of joint replacement. Learn the real risks and safer alternatives.
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Learn how to time your antacid and antibiotic doses correctly to avoid dangerous interactions that can reduce antibiotic effectiveness by up to 90%. Essential guide for anyone on ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, or other common antibiotics.
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Autoimmune hepatitis is treated with steroids and azathioprine to suppress immune attacks on the liver. Learn how diagnosis works, why combination therapy is key, what to expect long-term, and how new guidelines are changing care in 2025.
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Smoking can drastically alter how your body processes medications - making them less effective or dangerously strong after quitting. Learn which drugs are affected and what steps to take to stay safe.
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GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy help with weight loss and diabetes but raise questions about pancreatitis risk. Learn who’s at risk, how to monitor symptoms, and what safer alternatives exist.
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Many medications cause halos and light sensitivity-often silently. Learn which drugs are most risky, how to protect your vision, and what to do if you notice changes in your eyes.
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Adrenal incidentalomas are common, often harmless lumps found on adrenal glands during imaging. Learn how to tell which ones need surgery and which can be safely monitored, based on size, hormone activity, and imaging features.
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Counterfeit pills disguised as oxycodone or Xanax often contain deadly fentanyl. Learn how to spot them, use fentanyl test strips, carry naloxone, and avoid overdose risks from illicit drugs.
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