Archive: 2025/12 - Page 2
How to Interpret Risk vs. Benefit in FDA Safety Announcements
Learn how to read FDA safety announcements without panicking. Understand the difference between potential signals and confirmed risks, and how to weigh the real benefits against real dangers of your medication.
Questions to Ask Before Taking Any Supplement with Medicines
Many people take supplements with their medications without knowing the risks. St. John’s wort, ginkgo, and even vitamin E can interfere with drugs like blood thinners, birth control, and HIV meds. Learn the critical questions to ask before combining any supplement with medicine.
Therapeutic Equivalence Codes: How the FDA Determines Which Generic Drugs Can Be Substituted
The FDA uses therapeutic equivalence codes to determine which generic drugs can be safely substituted for brand-name medications. Learn how the A and B codes work, why some generics aren't interchangeable, and how this system saves billions in healthcare costs.
Stability and Shelf Life: How Generic Products Degrade and Why Safety Matters
Stability and shelf life determine whether generic medications remain safe and effective over time. Learn how degradation happens, why storage matters, and what you need to know to protect your health.
Dairy Products and Antibiotic Absorption: How Timing Affects Your Treatment
Dairy products like milk and yogurt can block the absorption of key antibiotics like doxycycline and ciprofloxacin, reducing their effectiveness by up to 92%. Timing your meals correctly can make all the difference in treatment success.
Seizure Medications and Pregnancy: Birth Defect Risks and Drug Interactions You Need to Know
Seizure medications can pose risks during pregnancy, including birth defects and interactions with birth control. Learn which drugs are safest, how to reduce risks, and why uncontrolled seizures are more dangerous than medication.
Peripheral Artery Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) causes leg pain during walking and raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn the key symptoms, how it's diagnosed with a simple ankle test, and proven treatments that can help you walk again and live longer.
