Category: Health and Medicine

31 Jan

How to Manage Weight Gain While Taking Psychotropic Medications

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/31/2026

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Learn how to manage weight gain caused by psychotropic medications like antipsychotics and antidepressants. Discover which drugs carry the highest risk, proven strategies like metformin and lifestyle changes, and how to work with your doctor to protect your long-term health.

28 Jan

St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know Before Taking It

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/28/2026

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St. John's Wort may help mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, transplant meds, antidepressants, and more. Know the risks before taking it.

27 Jan

Manufacturing Changes: Notification and Approval Requirements for Pharmaceutical Quality

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/27/2026

14 Comments

Understand the FDA's three-tier system for manufacturing changes in pharmaceuticals-PAS, CBE-30, and annual reports-and how to avoid costly compliance mistakes. Learn what triggers each category and how global regulators compare.

26 Jan

Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Coverage Works in 2026

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

01/26/2026

13 Comments

Learn how Medicare Part D covers generic drugs in 2026, including formulary tiers, the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, cost-saving tips, and how to avoid surprise charges on your prescriptions.

26 Jan

Cannabis and CNS Depressants: Understanding Additive Sedation and Real Risks

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

01/26/2026

11 Comments

Combining cannabis with CNS depressants like benzodiazepines or opioids can cause dangerous additive sedation, leading to respiratory depression, memory loss, and overdose. Learn the real risks, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe.

24 Jan

How to Translate Medication Names and Doses for Foreign Pharmacies

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

01/24/2026

12 Comments

Learn how to safely translate medication names and dosages when filling prescriptions abroad. Avoid dangerous mix-ups with generic names, dosage formats, and international brand differences.

23 Jan

How to Safely Dispose of Chemotherapy Medication at Home

Posted by Jeffrey Abbott

01/23/2026

15 Comments

Learn how to safely dispose of chemotherapy medication at home to protect your family, pets, and environment. Follow step-by-step guidelines for double-bagging, avoiding flushing, and handling spills.

22 Jan

Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What Doctors Don’t Always Tell You

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/22/2026

9 Comments

Fluoroquinolones like levofloxacin can trigger sudden, dangerous delirium in older adults - confusion, hallucinations, memory loss - often mistaken for dementia. Learn the signs, risks, and safer alternatives.

20 Jan

Biologic Infusion Reactions: How to Prevent and Handle Emergency Responses

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/20/2026

12 Comments

Learn how to prevent and respond to biologic infusion reactions, including premedication protocols, emergency steps, desensitization, and new 2026 advances. Know when to stop treatment and how to stay safe.

19 Jan

Antidepressants and Bipolar Disorder: When Treatment Risks Outweigh Benefits

Posted by Calder Renshaw

01/19/2026

12 Comments

Antidepressants can trigger mania, rapid cycling, and worsen bipolar disorder. Learn why FDA-approved alternatives like quetiapine and lurasidone are safer, how to spot warning signs, and when antidepressants might still be used-under strict conditions.

Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2

How to Manage Weight Gain While Taking Psychotropic Medications

St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know Before Taking It

Manufacturing Changes: Notification and Approval Requirements for Pharmaceutical Quality

Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Coverage Works in 2026

Cannabis and CNS Depressants: Understanding Additive Sedation and Real Risks

How to Translate Medication Names and Doses for Foreign Pharmacies

How to Safely Dispose of Chemotherapy Medication at Home

Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What Doctors Don’t Always Tell You

Biologic Infusion Reactions: How to Prevent and Handle Emergency Responses

Antidepressants and Bipolar Disorder: When Treatment Risks Outweigh Benefits

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