Tag: medication safety
How to Distinguish Between Disease Symptoms and Medication Side Effects
Learn how to tell the difference between disease symptoms and medication side effects to avoid misdiagnosis, unnecessary treatments, and dangerous health risks. Practical steps, real data, and expert insights to help you take control.
How to Keep Emergency Medications Accessible but Secure
Learn how to store emergency medications like epinephrine and naloxone so they’re safe from kids and theft-but still easy to grab in a crisis. Practical tips for home, travel, and caregivers.
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Pharmacist Recommendations: When to Suggest Authorized Generics
Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with inactive ingredient sensitivities, narrow therapeutic index drugs, or modified-release formulations. They offer brand-level safety at generic prices - but only if you know when and how to suggest them.
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Grapefruit Juice Interactions: Why Some Medications Are Affected
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of certain medications by blocking gut enzymes, leading to toxic side effects. Over 85 drugs are affected, including statins and blood pressure meds. Avoid it completely if you're on one.
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Medication Safety at Home: How to Build a Foolproof System to Prevent Errors
Build a foolproof home medication system to prevent dangerous errors. Learn how to use lists, smart dispensers, and simple checks to keep pills safe and on schedule-especially for older adults managing multiple medications.
Key Medication Safety Terms Patients Should Know and Use
Learn the key medication safety terms every patient should know-from the Eight Rights to adverse drug events-to prevent dangerous errors and take control of your health.
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How to Store Prescription Labels and Leaflets for Future Reference
Store prescription labels and leaflets safely with a simple binder or trusted app to prevent dangerous medication errors. Learn the best practices backed by the CDC, FDA, and top medical experts.
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