Archive: 2025/12
Seizure Medications and Pregnancy: Risks of Birth Defects and Drug Interactions
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 30 Dec 2025
Seizure medications can pose risks during pregnancy, including birth defects and drug interactions with birth control. Learn which drugs are safest, how to reduce risks, and what to do before and during pregnancy.
Symptoms of Taking Counterfeit Meds: What to Watch For
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 29 Dec 2025
Counterfeit meds can look identical to real prescriptions but may contain deadly substances like fentanyl. Learn the physical signs, health symptoms, and what to do if you suspect you’ve taken a fake pill.
How to File a Direct Complaint with the FDA as a Patient
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 28 Dec 2025
Learn how to file a direct complaint with the FDA as a patient when you experience side effects, device failures, or product issues. Step-by-step guide on using MedWatch, what to include, and why your report matters.
How to Organize a Medication List for Caregivers and Family
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 27 Dec 2025
A clear, step-by-step guide for caregivers to organize medication lists for seniors, including what to include, paper vs. digital options, common mistakes, and how to prevent dangerous drug interactions.
Behind-the-Counter Medications: What You Can Buy Without a Prescription - And Why Pharmacies Hold Them Back
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 26 Dec 2025
Behind-the-counter medications are OTC drugs you can buy without a prescription - but only after showing ID and talking to a pharmacist. Learn which ones are available, why they’re restricted, and how to navigate the system.
Managing Hypoglycemia from Diabetes Medications: A Practical Step-by-Step Plan
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 25 Dec 2025
Learn how to prevent and manage low blood sugar caused by diabetes medications like insulin and sulfonylureas. Practical steps, emergency tools, and proven strategies to stay safe without sacrificing control.
Pruritus in Cholestasis: Bile Acid Resins and New Treatment Options
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 24 Dec 2025
Cholestatic pruritus causes severe itching in liver disease patients. Bile acid resins like cholestyramine are first-line, but newer options like maralixibat and rifampin offer better tolerance and effectiveness. Antihistamines don't work - here's what does.
Photosensitivity from Antibiotics: Doxycycline and TMP-SMX Sun Safety Guide
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 23 Dec 2025
Doxycycline and TMP-SMX can cause severe sun sensitivity. Learn how to protect your skin, avoid painful burns, and reduce long-term skin damage while taking these common antibiotics.
Switching Health Plans? How to Check Generic Drug Coverage to Save Money
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 22 Dec 2025
Switching health plans? Generic drug coverage can make or break your out-of-pocket costs. Learn how formularies, tiers, and state rules affect your prescription prices - and how to avoid costly surprises.
PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 21 Dec 2025
PCSK9 inhibitors and statins both lower LDL cholesterol but differ in effectiveness, side effects, and cost. Statins are first-line and affordable; PCSK9 inhibitors offer stronger LDL reduction without muscle pain but require injections and are much more expensive.