Category: Pharmacy and Medication Reviews - Page 2
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.
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.
Choosing Diabetes Medications Based on Side Effect Profiles
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 18 Dec 2025
Choosing diabetes medications based on side effect profiles helps you find a drug you can stick with long-term. Learn how metformin, SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, and others compare in real-world tolerability and safety.
Legit vs Rogue Online Pharmacies: 7 Red Flags That Could Put Your Health at Risk
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 15 Dec 2025
Learn the 7 red flags that separate legitimate online pharmacies from dangerous rogue ones. Avoid fake meds, scams, and health risks by knowing how to verify a pharmacy before you buy.
Age-Appropriate Medications for Common Pediatric Conditions: Safe Dosing and Formulations for Kids
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 15 Dec 2025
Learn which medications are safe and effective for children based on age and weight, including dosing for common conditions like ear infections, fever, and cough. Avoid dangerous drugs and understand why pediatric formulations matter.
Insulin Allergies: How to Spot and Handle Injection Reactions
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 10 Dec 2025
Insulin allergies are rare but serious. Learn how to recognize local and systemic reactions, what causes them, and how to manage them safely without stopping life-saving insulin therapy.
Levothyroxine and Proton Pump Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Absorption Interactions
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 9 Dec 2025
Levothyroxine and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can interact, reducing thyroid hormone absorption. Nearly 2.7 million Americans on both drugs may need dose adjustments or alternatives like liquid levothyroxine or H2 blockers.
How to Recognize Changes in Color, Odor, or Texture in Expired Drugs
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 1 Dec 2025
Learn how to spot dangerous changes in expired drugs-color, odor, and texture-before taking them. Simple visual checks can prevent serious health risks.
Vortioxetine and Nausea: How to Manage Early Side Effects and Stick With Treatment
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 1 Dec 2025
Vortioxetine (Trintellix) often causes nausea in the first two weeks of treatment, but this side effect is usually temporary. Learn how to manage it with dosing tips, ginger, food timing, and medications - and why sticking with it can lead to better cognitive and mood outcomes.