Author: Kieran Fairweather - Page 4
Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn when to pump and dump - and when it’s unnecessary. Discover safe drug choices, timing tips, and trusted resources to protect your milk supply and your baby.
Grapefruit can dangerously increase statin levels in your blood, raising the risk of muscle damage and kidney failure. Learn which statins are affected, what symptoms to watch for, and how to stay safe without giving up your medication.
Learn how to link your daily habits like brushing teeth or drinking coffee with taking medication to improve adherence. Proven, low-cost, and effective for chronic conditions.
Drug-induced liver injury can strike from common medications and supplements. Learn which drugs pose the highest risk, how to spot early signs, and what monitoring steps can save your liver.
Learn how to safely switch your child from liquid medication to chewable or tablet forms - with step-by-step guidance, dosing tips, common mistakes to avoid, and what to do if the transition fails.
St. John’s Wort can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, blood thinners, antidepressants, and other prescription drugs. Learn which medications interact with this popular herbal supplement and what to do if you’re taking both.
When life-saving drugs run out, hospitals use ethical frameworks to decide who gets treatment. Learn how rationing works, who makes the calls, and why transparency matters for patient trust and fairness.
Generics are the backbone of affordable global healthcare, saving trillions while 37 countries cut spending. Discover how low-cost drugs keep millions alive - and why they're under threat.
Acid-reducing medications like PPIs and H2 blockers can drastically lower the effectiveness of other drugs by altering stomach pH. Learn which medications are affected, why it matters, and how to avoid dangerous interactions.
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving billions annually. Their history spans from 19th-century drug standards to the Hatch-Waxman Act and modern supply chain challenges.
