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Many common medications cause insomnia by disrupting melatonin, cortisol, or brain chemistry. Learn which drugs are most likely to ruin your sleep and how to fix it without quitting your treatment.
Chronic back pain lasts longer than 12 weeks and requires more than just pills. Learn how physical therapy, smart medication use, and daily self-management work together to reduce pain and improve function - backed by science and real patient results.
Lung cancer screening with LDCT saves lives when done right-especially for smokers and former smokers. New guidelines expand eligibility, and targeted therapies are turning early detection into long-term survival.
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.