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A clear, up-to-date list of medications safe to take during pregnancy, including dosages, brand names, and what to avoid. Based on CDC, ACOG, and hospital guidelines for 2024.
Learn how to use CGM trend arrows to adjust diabetes medication doses safely and prevent dangerous lows and highs. Evidence-based strategies for insulin and non-insulin drugs.
Omeprazole can reduce clopidogrel’s effectiveness by blocking the CYP2C19 enzyme needed for activation. Avoid omeprazole and esomeprazole-use pantoprazole instead. Genetic testing helps identify those at highest risk.
DRESS syndrome is a rare but life-threatening drug reaction causing fever, rash, eosinophilia, and organ damage. Allopurinol and antiepileptics are common triggers. Early diagnosis and stopping the drug can cut mortality in half.
CYP450 enzymes process 90% of medications, but drugs often compete for them - leading to dangerous interactions. Learn how common meds like statins, antidepressants, and antibiotics clash in your liver - and what to do about it.
Duloxetine can cause rare but serious liver damage, often without symptoms. Learn when and how to monitor liver enzymes, who's at risk, and what to do if levels rise - all based on current medical guidelines and real patient data.
Selegiline transdermal (EMSAM) reduces dietary risks but still causes dangerous serotonin syndrome when mixed with common antidepressants, painkillers, and cold medicines. Learn the real washout periods, hidden triggers, and how to stay safe.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis are rare but deadly drug reactions that cause skin and mucous membrane damage. Learn the warning signs, high-risk medications, genetic risks, and how early treatment saves lives.
QT prolongation from medications can lead to sudden cardiac death. Learn the top risk factors-including drug combinations, electrolyte imbalances, and heart conditions-that make this deadly interaction more likely-and how to prevent it.
States are using MAC lists, price gouging laws, and PBM transparency to control Medicaid spending on generic drugs. With 84% of prescriptions being generics, these strategies are key to keeping costs down-but they come with risks.
New York's 2024 patient protection laws stop hospitals from forcing credit card payments, require separate consent for treatment and billing, and ban providers from filling out medical financing apps. Know your rights before signing anything.
Psychotropic medications often cause significant weight gain, increasing risks for diabetes and heart disease. Learn which drugs are worst, how to manage it, and what strategies actually work to protect your health without sacrificing mental health stability.