Learn how to prevent and relieve nausea and vomiting caused by medications using simple lifestyle changes, natural remedies, and proven drug strategies. No more skipping doses because you feel sick.
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 MedWatch and VAERS work to track drug and vaccine side effects. Know which system to use, how to report, and why your report matters - even if you're not sure it's related.
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.
The FDA uses Traceability Lot Codes to quickly track contaminated food batches, cutting outbreak response time from weeks to hours. Learn how the system works, which foods are covered, and what businesses must do to comply.
Learn how to talk to your pharmacist about supplements and food interactions to avoid dangerous drug reactions. Get practical tips on what to bring, what to ask, and which supplements and foods are most risky with common medications.
SSRIs and clomipramine are the two main medications for OCD. SSRIs are first-line due to fewer side effects, while clomipramine is more potent but harder to tolerate. Dosing is higher than for depression and requires careful titration over weeks to months.
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.
Learn how creatinine, eGFR, and urinalysis tests detect early kidney damage before symptoms appear. Understand what your numbers mean and why regular screening saves lives.
