Combining St. John’s Wort with SSRIs can cause serotonin syndrome-a life-threatening condition. Learn why this herbal supplement is far more dangerous than it seems and what to do instead.
Learn how to track symptoms accurately when suspecting a drug reaction. A structured symptom diary helps doctors identify side effects faster, avoid misdiagnosis, and adjust treatments safely with real-time data.
Learn how to safely assess the risk of using expired medications when no alternatives are available. Understand which drugs are dangerous past expiration, how storage affects potency, and when it’s okay-or not-to use them in an emergency.
Learn what manufacturing changes trigger FDA re-evaluation for generic drugs, how the approval process works, and why delays happen. Understand PAS, CBE, and AR submissions, costs, and new FDA programs speeding up approvals.
Medicare Part D in 2025 now caps your annual out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 with no more donut hole. Learn how the new coverage phases work, how to pick the best plan for your meds, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
The FDA's 2023-2025 updates to generic drug approval are reshaping how medicines are made and accessed in the U.S. Faster approvals for U.S.-made generics are reducing shortages-but at a cost.
Pharmacogenomics reveals how your genes affect drug responses, helping prevent dangerous interactions - especially when taking multiple medications. Learn how genetic testing can reduce side effects and improve safety.
Generic drug prices have dropped overall since 2008, but year-by-year volatility affects millions. Some generics spike 1,000%+ due to lack of competition. Learn why prices change and how to protect yourself.
Fentanyl patches offer strong pain relief but carry serious risks of overdose and dangerous withdrawal. Learn the warning signs, how to use them safely, and what to do if you need to stop.
Prescription label warnings are critical safety tools that prevent deadly medication errors. Learn what red, yellow, and black box labels really mean, why ignoring "take with food" or "swallow whole" can be dangerous, and how to understand your pills correctly.
