Learn how to report a suspected adverse drug reaction to the FDA through MedWatch. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and providers on what to report, how to submit, and why it matters.
Opioids can trigger depression even when used as prescribed. Learn how mood changes happen, what signs to watch for, and how to break the cycle with proper monitoring and integrated care.
Hearing conservation programs are legally required in noisy workplaces to prevent permanent hearing loss. Learn the five key components, testing rules, common failures, and what’s changing in 2025.
Hospital pharmacies are bearing the brunt of injectable medication shortages, with 60% of affected drugs being sterile injectables critical for emergency and critical care. With low profits, global supply chains, and no quick fixes, patients are at risk.
Learn what manufacturing changes trigger FDA re-evaluation for generic drugs, how the approval process works, and how new programs are speeding up approvals for U.S.-made generics.
Most dental procedures are safe while on blood thinners. Stopping your medication can be riskier than keeping it. Learn which procedures are safe, how to manage bleeding, and what to tell your dentist.
Colesevelam helps lower cholesterol and manage diabetes, but constipation and bloating are common side effects. Learn how to prevent and manage them with proven strategies, dosing tips, and when to seek help.
Metronidazole and alcohol don't cause a dangerous disulfiram-like reaction as once believed. New evidence shows no acetaldehyde buildup - here's what really happens and what you should do.
Home health services help seniors manage medications safely at home by organizing doses, preventing errors, and reducing hospital visits. Learn how these services work, who qualifies, and what tools make the biggest difference.
Learn how to access and use the FDA's FAERS database for drug safety monitoring. Understand what the data shows, what it doesn't, and how to avoid common mistakes when interpreting adverse event reports.
