Polypharmacy in seniors-taking five or more medications-is common but dangerous. Learn how to spot risky drugs, reduce unnecessary pills, and prevent falls, confusion, and hospitalizations through deprescribing and better care coordination.
Skipping prescription doses can lead to serious health risks, from antibiotic resistance to heart attacks. Learn why timing matters, how to stay on track, and what to do if you miss a dose.
Medication expiration dates aren't hard deadlines for danger-they're manufacturer guarantees of potency. Most pills stay effective years past expiration if stored right, but some drugs like insulin and EpiPens can become dangerous. Know the risks, store properly, and ask your pharmacist.
Hospital pharmacies are bearing the brunt of ongoing injectable medication shortages, with critical drugs like anesthetics and chemotherapy agents in short supply. Learn why sterile injectables are hardest to produce, how shortages impact patient care, and what’s being done to cope.
Certain medications like diuretics, anticholinergics, and antipsychotics can stop sweating and cause dangerous heat intolerance. Learn which drugs pose the highest risk and how to stay safe in hot weather.
Estrogen can raise or lower warfarin's effect, causing dangerous INR swings. Learn how birth control, HRT, and genetics affect blood thinning, what to watch for, and how to stay safe.
Generic drugs are just as safe as brand-name versions, but misconceptions about unexpected interactions persist. Learn why real risks come from inactive ingredients and switching manufacturers-not the generic label itself.
Cardiovascular combination generics combine multiple heart meds into one pill, improving adherence and cutting costs. Learn which combos exist, how much you can save, and what to ask your doctor.
Taking opioids and benzodiazepines together can stop your breathing-sometimes without warning. Learn why this combination is deadly, who’s at risk, and what to do if you’re on both.
Learn how to get free medication samples ethically through doctors and official programs, and how to track lot numbers and expiration dates to stay safe and avoid waste.
