Category: Medications - Page 2
- Jan 24, 2026
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Pitavastatin and Diabetes Risk: What You Need to Know About Metabolic Effects
Pitavastatin is one of the safest statins for people with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome, with studies showing minimal impact on blood sugar compared to other statins like atorvastatin or rosuvastatin.
- Jan 18, 2026
- SkyCaddie Fixer
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H2 Blockers and Their Dangerous Interactions with Antivirals and Antifungals
H2 blockers like famotidine and cimetidine can interfere with antivirals and antifungals by reducing stomach acid or blocking liver enzymes. This can lead to treatment failure. Learn which drugs are affected and how to safely take them together.
- Jan 17, 2026
- SkyCaddie Fixer
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Goldenseal and Metformin Interaction Risks for Blood Sugar Control
Goldenseal may reduce metformin absorption, raising blood sugar risks for people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how this herbal supplement interferes with your medication and what to do instead.
- Jan 14, 2026
- SkyCaddie Fixer
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Combining Multiple Sedatives: The Hidden Danger of CNS Depression
Combining sedatives like opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol can cause deadly respiratory depression-even at low doses. Learn the risks, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe.
- Jan 10, 2026
- SkyCaddie Fixer
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How to Simplify Complex Medication Regimens for Older Adults
Simplify complex medication regimens for older adults by reducing pill burden, combining doses, and aligning schedules with daily life. Proven strategies improve adherence and independence without compromising health.
- Jan 9, 2026
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QT Prolongation: Medications That Raise Arrhythmia Risk
QT prolongation can lead to life-threatening arrhythmias. Learn which common medications - from antibiotics to antidepressants - raise this risk, who’s most vulnerable, and how to stay safe with simple monitoring steps.
- Jan 7, 2026
- SkyCaddie Fixer
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Future Anti-Counterfeit Technologies: How New Innovations Are Stopping Fake Drugs
New technologies like NFC, blockchain, and DNA markers are revolutionizing how we stop fake drugs. From smartphone verification to tamper-proof packaging, here’s how the pharmaceutical industry is fighting back against counterfeit medicine.
- Jan 4, 2026
- SkyCaddie Fixer
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Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban vs Dabigatran: Key Side Effect Differences You Need to Know
Apixaban, rivaroxaban, and dabigatran are common blood thinners with key differences in side effects. Apixaban has the lowest bleeding risk, rivaroxaban may raise heart attack risk, and dabigatran is harder on kidneys. Know which one fits your health profile.
- Jan 2, 2026
- SkyCaddie Fixer
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Opioid Tolerance: Why Your Pain Medication Dose Keeps Going Up
Opioid tolerance means your body adapts to pain medication, requiring higher doses for the same effect. This biological change increases overdose risk, especially after breaks in use. Learn why doses rise and how to stay safe.
- Dec 29, 2025
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Opioids with MAOIs: Why This Combination Can Be Deadly and How to Avoid It
Combining opioids with MAOIs can cause life-threatening serotonin syndrome or hypertensive crisis. Learn which opioids are deadly, how long to wait after stopping an MAOI, and safer pain relief options.