Archive: 2025/12

Blood Pressure Medication Safety in Older Adults: How to Reduce Orthostatic Hypotension Risks
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Blood Pressure Medication Safety in Older Adults: How to Reduce Orthostatic Hypotension Risks

Orthostatic hypotension from blood pressure meds is a leading cause of falls in seniors. Learn which drugs are safest, how to reduce dizziness, and why stopping meds isn't the answer. Evidence-based strategies for safer hypertension treatment in older adults.

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How to Use Lockboxes for High-Risk Medications at Home: A Practical Safety Guide
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How to Use Lockboxes for High-Risk Medications at Home: A Practical Safety Guide

Learn how to safely store high-risk medications like opioids and benzodiazepines using a lockbox to prevent accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. Simple steps for every home.

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Acetaminophen Overdose: Recognizing Liver Damage Signs and Getting Treatment Fast
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Acetaminophen Overdose: Recognizing Liver Damage Signs and Getting Treatment Fast

Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S. Learn the hidden signs, why timing matters for treatment, and how to avoid accidental overdose from common medications.

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Lactose Intolerance: How to Get Diagnosed and Eat Without Pain
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Lactose Intolerance: How to Get Diagnosed and Eat Without Pain

Learn how lactose intolerance is diagnosed and how to manage it without cutting out all dairy. Discover what foods you can still eat, how tests work, and why symptoms matter more than lab results.

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How to Manage Antibiotic Side Effects Without Stopping Your Course
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How to Manage Antibiotic Side Effects Without Stopping Your Course

Learn how to manage common antibiotic side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and stomach upset without stopping your course - and help prevent dangerous antibiotic resistance.

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Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects
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Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects

Deprescribing frameworks help safely reduce unnecessary medications in older adults to cut side effects, prevent falls, and improve quality of life. Learn how evidence-based plans work for PPIs, sleep aids, antipsychotics, and more.

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Warfarin Interactions: Foods, Supplements, and Prescription Drugs You Must Avoid
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Warfarin Interactions: Foods, Supplements, and Prescription Drugs You Must Avoid

Warfarin is effective but dangerous if not managed properly. Learn which foods, supplements, and drugs can cause dangerous interactions, how to stay safe, and what to do if your INR goes off track.

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Sublingual Immunotherapy Tablets: Who Benefits and How Well Do They Work?
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Sublingual Immunotherapy Tablets: Who Benefits and How Well Do They Work?

Sublingual immunotherapy tablets offer a needle-free way to treat grass, ragweed, and dust mite allergies. Learn who qualifies, how they work, their real-world effectiveness, side effects, cost, and what's coming next.

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TZD Weight Gain and Edema: How to Reduce These Common Side Effects
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TZD Weight Gain and Edema: How to Reduce These Common Side Effects

TZDs like pioglitazone help control blood sugar but often cause weight gain and fluid retention. Learn proven ways to reduce swelling, lower doses safely, and combine with better alternatives like SGLT2 inhibitors.

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How to Confirm Your Name and Medication on a Prescription Label
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How to Confirm Your Name and Medication on a Prescription Label

Learn how to check your prescription label to avoid dangerous medication errors. Confirm your name, medication, strength, and directions before leaving the pharmacy to stay safe.

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