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6 Dec

Hyponatremia from SSRIs: Low Sodium and Confusion Risk in Older Adults

SSRIs can cause dangerously low sodium levels, especially in older adults, leading to confusion and falls. Learn who’s at risk, which antidepressants are safer, and what tests to ask for.

Common Pharmacist Concerns About Generic Substitution: What Really Happens Behind the Counter

5 Dec

by david perrins 12

Common Pharmacist Concerns About Generic Substitution: What Really Happens Behind the Counter

Pharmacists support generic substitution to cut costs and improve access, but face major hurdles from patient mistrust, lack of prescriber communication, and complex clinical cases. Here’s what really happens behind the counter.

How to Create a Medication Plan Before Conception for Safety

4 Dec

by david perrins 13

How to Create a Medication Plan Before Conception for Safety

Learn how to create a safe medication plan before conception to protect your future baby from teratogenic risks. Essential steps for women on chronic meds, epilepsy, thyroid disease, or autoimmune conditions.

How to Handle Insurance Requirements for Generic Substitution

4 Dec

by david perrins 11

How to Handle Insurance Requirements for Generic Substitution

Learn how insurance companies enforce generic drug substitution, when you can fight back, and how to get brand-name medications covered - with real rules, state laws, and patient experiences.

Contrast Dye Reactions: Pre-Medication and Safety Planning for Imaging Patients

3 Dec

by david perrins 11

Contrast Dye Reactions: Pre-Medication and Safety Planning for Imaging Patients

Learn how premedication reduces the risk of contrast dye reactions during CT scans and X-rays. Understand who needs it, what medications work, timing rules, safety protocols, and what’s changing in 2025.

How to Use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book for Drug Safety Information

2 Dec

by david perrins 10

How to Use the FDA Orange Book and Purple Book for Drug Safety Information

Learn how to use the FDA's Orange Book and Purple Book to verify drug safety, spot withdrawn medications, and choose safe biosimilars and generics. Essential for pharmacists, providers, and informed patients.

Medication Safety for Caregivers: How to Protect Loved Ones from Dangerous Errors

1 Dec

by david perrins 12

Medication Safety for Caregivers: How to Protect Loved Ones from Dangerous Errors

Learn how caregivers can prevent dangerous medication errors at home with simple, proven steps: use pill organizers, review meds with pharmacists, avoid polypharmacy, and track doses accurately to protect loved ones.

Sleep Apnea and Opioids: How Opioid Use Increases Nighttime Oxygen Drops

1 Dec

by david perrins 14

Sleep Apnea and Opioids: How Opioid Use Increases Nighttime Oxygen Drops

Opioids can severely worsen sleep apnea, leading to dangerous drops in nighttime oxygen. Learn how opioid use increases the risk of life-threatening hypoxia and what steps you can take to protect your breathing.

Medication Adherence Challenges for Older Adults: Practical Solutions That Work

1 Dec

by david perrins 15

Medication Adherence Challenges for Older Adults: Practical Solutions That Work

Most older adults take multiple medications, but nearly one in three don't take them as prescribed. This article breaks down the real reasons why - from cost to confusion - and shares practical, proven solutions that work.

Goldenseal and Metformin Interaction Risks for Blood Sugar Control

29 Nov

by david perrins 10

Goldenseal and Metformin Interaction Risks for Blood Sugar Control

Goldenseal can reduce metformin absorption by up to 25%, raising blood sugar risks for people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how this herbal interaction works, who’s most at risk, and what to do instead.