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Meglitinides and Hypoglycemia: Why Skipping Meals Is Dangerous with These Diabetes Drugs
Meglitinides help control post-meal blood sugar but carry a high risk of hypoglycemia if meals are skipped. Learn how repaglinide and nateglinide work, who should use them, and how to stay safe with irregular eating habits.
- Dec 30, 2025
- Connor Back
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Proton Pump Inhibitors with Antiplatelets: How to Reduce GI Bleed Risk Without Compromising Heart Protection
Proton pump inhibitors reduce GI bleeding risk in patients on dual antiplatelet therapy, but not all PPIs are safe with clopidogrel. Learn which ones to use, when to start, and how long to take them.
- Dec 26, 2025
- Connor Back
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The Science of Medication Safety: Understanding Risk, Benefit, and Real-World Evidence
Understanding how medication safety science works - from clinical trials to real-world data - helps patients and providers make smarter, safer choices. Learn how risk, benefit, and evidence come together to protect lives.
- Dec 25, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Tuberculosis Medications: Rifampin Induction and Multiple Drug Interactions
Rifampin is essential for treating tuberculosis but causes dangerous drug interactions by boosting liver enzymes that break down other medications. Learn how it affects birth control, blood thinners, HIV drugs, and why treatment must last six months.
- Dec 22, 2025
- Connor Back
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How to Prepare for Pediatric Procedures with Pre-Op Medications: A Practical Guide for Parents
Learn how to safely prepare your child for surgery or procedures using pre-op medications. Get clear guidelines on fasting, sedatives like midazolam and ketamine, special cases like asthma and epilepsy, and what to do before and after.
- Dec 19, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Boxed Warning Changes: How FDA Drug Label Updates Are Tracked Over Time
Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn how these labels change over time, why updates matter, and how healthcare providers track them to protect patients from life-threatening risks.
- Dec 17, 2025
- Connor Back
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Methadone and Buprenorphine Side Effects for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Methadone and buprenorphine help treat opioid use disorder but come with different side effects. Methadone can cause heart issues and drowsiness; buprenorphine may lead to mouth pain and inadequate craving control. Understanding these differences helps you choose the right treatment.
- Dec 16, 2025
- Connor Back
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Migraine Combination Medications: Generic Options and Real-World Effectiveness
Discover how generic migraine combination meds like sumatriptan/naproxen and acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine deliver better relief at a fraction of the cost. Learn which ones work, who they’re for, and how to use them safely.
- Dec 5, 2025
- Connor Back
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Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List
Certain medications like fentanyl patches and Opana must be flushed down the toilet-not thrown in the trash-to prevent accidental overdose deaths. Learn the FDA's official flush list and safe disposal methods for all other drugs.
- Dec 4, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Health
Switching to generic maintenance medications can save hundreds per month without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn how to make the transition safely, when to be cautious, and what to do if you feel worse.
- Dec 4, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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