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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Millions of Americans get prescription labels translated by machines, leading to dangerous errors. Learn how mistranslations happen, why they’re life-threatening, and what you can do to get accurate instructions.
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When antihistamines fail for chronic spontaneous urticaria, options like omalizumab, remibrutinib, and dupilumab offer real hope. Learn which second-line treatments work best, why some fail, and what’s coming next.
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Deprescribing frameworks help safely reduce unnecessary medications in older adults to cut side effects, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life. Evidence-based tools like Shed-MEDS and deprescribing.org guide clinicians through the process.
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Portal vein thrombosis is a serious but treatable condition. Early diagnosis and anticoagulation significantly improve survival and prevent complications like liver damage and intestinal ischemia. Learn the latest treatment guidelines and what to expect.
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Learn how to prepare for antibiotic allergy testing to confirm if you're truly allergic to penicillin or other antibiotics. Discover what to stop taking, what to expect during the test, and how it can save you money and improve your treatment.
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