Colchicine can be life-saving, but combining it with macrolides like clarithromycin can cause deadly toxicity. Learn how CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibition leads to dangerous drug interactions-and what to do to stay safe.
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Venlafaxine can raise blood pressure, especially at higher doses. Learn how it works, who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and how to monitor your BP safely while taking this antidepressant.
Venlafaxine can raise blood pressure, especially at higher doses. Learn how common it is, who's at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and how to monitor your BP safely while taking this antidepressant.
Combination cholesterol therapy with lower statin doses and ezetimibe offers a safer, more effective way to lower LDL cholesterol. It works better than high-dose statins alone and reduces side effects - especially for high-risk patients.
Combining SSRIs and NSAIDs significantly raises the risk of dangerous GI bleeding. Learn why this interaction happens, which painkillers are safer, and how to protect yourself if you're on antidepressants.
Cardiovascular generics save billions but raise safety questions. Real-world data shows they work for most people, but rare risks and perception gaps persist. Here's what the studies really say.
Birth control pills are widely used but only 93% effective with typical use. Learn how they work, common side effects, dangerous drug interactions, and how they compare to IUDs and implants.
Generic drugs save billions annually but force brand manufacturers into a financial crisis when patents expire. Learn how they fight back, why patients still overpay, and what’s next for drug pricing.
Infant medication errors are common and dangerous. Learn how to safely give drops, understand concentrations like 160 mg/5 mL, use oral syringes, and avoid deadly mistakes with acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Learn how drugs get their chemical, generic, and brand names - and why these naming systems exist to prevent dangerous medication errors. Understand the science behind the labels on your pills.