Category: Medications - Page 3
5.01.2026
Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Who Should Skip Daily Doses
Daily aspirin for heart health is no longer recommended for most people. Learn who should avoid it, who might still benefit, and what to do if you're currently taking it.
4.01.2026
Antihistamines and Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know About Effects and Monitoring
Antihistamines can affect blood pressure depending on the type. Second-generation options like loratadine and cetirizine are generally safe for people with high blood pressure, while first-generation drugs and combo products with decongestants carry more risk.
2.01.2026
Drug Nomenclature: Chemical, Generic, and Brand Names Explained
Learn how drug names work-chemical, generic, and brand names-why they exist, how they’re chosen, and how they keep you safe. Understand your prescriptions better and avoid medication errors.
31.12.2025
Informed Decision-Making: Choosing Between Generic and Brand Medications
Learn how to choose between generic and brand medications safely and wisely. Discover when generics work just as well, when to stick with brand-name drugs, and how to save money without risking your health.
28.12.2025
Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban vs Dabigatran: Key Side Effect Differences You Need to Know
Apixaban, rivaroxaban, and dabigatran are all blood thinners, but their side effects differ significantly. Apixaban has the lowest risk of stomach and major bleeding, while dabigatran carries a higher heart attack risk. Learn which is safest for your situation.
27.12.2025
Alpha-Blockers and PDE5 Inhibitors: Understanding the Risk of Dizziness and Fainting
Combining alpha-blockers and PDE5 inhibitors can cause dangerous drops in blood pressure, leading to dizziness and fainting. Learn who’s at risk and how to stay safe.
25.12.2025
Authorized Biologic Alternatives: What You Need to Know About Biosimilars and How They Compare to Generics
Biosimilars are the closest thing to generics for complex biologic drugs. They're not identical copies, but they work just as well and cost less. Learn how they're approved, why they're still underused, and what you should know if you're prescribed one.
24.12.2025
OTC Medication Expiration Dates: What Really Matters and What You Can Ignore
Most OTC meds are safe and effective long after their expiration date-but not all. Learn which pills you can still use, which ones to throw away, and how storage affects potency.
21.12.2025
Nociceptive Pain: How Tissue Injury Works and Why NSAIDs Beat Acetaminophen for Inflammation
Nociceptive pain comes from tissue injury and responds best to targeted treatment. NSAIDs reduce inflammation and swelling, making them ideal for sprains and arthritis. Acetaminophen helps with mild pain without inflammation but doesn't reduce swelling. Knowing the difference can improve relief and avoid side effects.
19.12.2025
Triptans and SSRIs: The Truth About Serotonin Syndrome Risk
Triptans and SSRIs are commonly used together for migraine and depression, but a 2006 FDA warning sparked fear of serotonin syndrome. New evidence shows the risk is negligible - here’s what you really need to know.