GrantPharmacy.com Medication and Disease Information - Page 2
ADHD Stimulants and MAOIs: Understanding the Hypertensive Crisis Risk
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 4 Dec 2025
Combining ADHD stimulants with MAOIs can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis. Learn why this interaction is life-threatening, which medications are riskiest, and what safer alternatives exist.
Gout Attacks: Understanding Uric Acid, Triggers, and Effective Medication Strategies
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 4 Dec 2025
Gout attacks are caused by high uric acid levels that form crystals in joints, triggering severe inflammation. Learn the real triggers, how medications work, and how to prevent flares for good.
Asthma Medication Safety During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 4 Dec 2025
Learn the truth about asthma medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Discover which inhalers are safe, why stopping meds is riskier than using them, and how to protect both you and your baby.
How to Store High-Risk Medications to Reduce Overdose Risk
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 3 Dec 2025
Learn how to store high-risk medications like opioids and sedatives securely to prevent accidental overdoses in children, teens, and visitors. Simple steps can save lives.
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.
When to Get a Baseline CK Test Before Starting Statins
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 29 Nov 2025
A baseline CK test before starting statins isn't needed for everyone-but it's critical for those at higher risk of muscle side effects. Learn who should get tested and why the numbers matter.
Blockbuster Patent Expirations 2025 and Beyond: What’s Coming and How It Changes Your Medications
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 27 Nov 2025
Blockbuster drug patents expire in 2025-2030, slashing prices for top medications like Entresto, Eliquis, and Keytruda. Learn which drugs are affected, when generics arrive, and how to save thousands on prescriptions.
Side Effects and Medication Adherence: How to Stay on Track When Drugs Cause Problems
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 26 Nov 2025
Side effects are the top reason people stop taking their meds-but they don’t have to. Learn how to manage discomfort, talk to your pharmacist, and stay on track with your treatment without quitting.
QD vs. QID: How Prescription Abbreviations Cause Dangerous Medication Errors and How to Stop Them
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 25 Nov 2025
QD and QID are dangerous prescription abbreviations that cause patients to take four times the intended dose. Learn why they're still used, how they lead to deadly errors, and what’s being done to stop them.