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