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How to Verify the Prescriber and Pharmacy Information on Your Medication Label

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December 7
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Learn how to verify prescriber and pharmacy details on your medication label to prevent dangerous errors. A simple 60-second check can stop wrong drugs, incorrect dosages, and harmful interactions before they happen.

Cancer Medications: Understanding Chemotherapy Drug Interactions and How to Stay Safe

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December 6
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Chemotherapy drug interactions can reduce treatment effectiveness or cause life-threatening side effects. Learn how medications, supplements, and even foods like grapefruit can interfere with cancer treatment - and what you must do to stay safe.

Chemotherapy Hypersensitivity Reactions: Signs, Symptoms, and Emergency Protocols

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December 5
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Learn the signs, causes, and emergency protocols for chemotherapy hypersensitivity reactions. Know which drugs trigger reactions, how to recognize early symptoms, and what to do in a life-threatening situation.

Pharmacy Sourcing Requirements: Legitimate Drug Procurement Standards to Avoid Counterfeit Drugs

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December 4
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Learn the legal and operational standards pharmacies must follow to source legitimate drugs and prevent counterfeit medications from entering the supply chain. Essential reading for pharmacists and healthcare providers.

Antihistamines and Dementia Risk: What You Need to Know About Long-Term Use

Natala Menezes
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December 3
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First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl may increase dementia risk in older adults due to anticholinergic effects. Safer alternatives exist - here's what you need to know before taking them long-term.

How to Understand Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs and Generics

Natala Menezes
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December 2
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Understand how narrow therapeutic index drugs work, why generic substitution can be risky, and what steps to take to stay safe when taking critical medications like immunosuppressants, anticoagulants, or anti-seizure drugs.

How to Ask About Drug Interactions When Getting a New Prescription

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December 2
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Learn how to ask the right questions about drug interactions when getting a new prescription to avoid dangerous side effects, ER visits, and medication errors. Know what to ask your doctor and pharmacist.

Cataracts: Understanding Age-Related Lens Clouding and Modern Surgical Treatment

Natala Menezes
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December 1
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14

Cataracts are a common age-related condition that clouds the eye's natural lens, leading to blurry vision. Modern cataract surgery is safe, effective, and restores vision in over 95% of cases with quick recovery and minimal discomfort.

MAOIs and OTC Cold Medicines: What You Must Know About Hypertensive Crisis and Serotonin Risks

Natala Menezes
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December 1
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MAOIs can cause life-threatening hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome when mixed with common OTC cold medicines. Learn which ingredients to avoid, safe alternatives, and what to do if you accidentally take a dangerous combo.

How to Pair Medications with Daily Habits for Better Adherence

Natala Menezes
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December 1
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Learn how to link your daily habits like brushing teeth or eating breakfast with your medication routine to take pills consistently. Proven, free, and effective for long-term adherence.

When to Call Poison Control vs. Emergency Services for Overdose: Clear Guidelines for Life-Threatening Situations

Natala Menezes
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November 29
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Learn exactly when to call Poison Control versus 911 during an overdose. Clear, evidence-based guidelines to help you act fast and save lives without wasting emergency resources.

Taking Medications with Food vs Empty Stomach: When It Matters

Natala Menezes
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November 27
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Taking medications with or without food can drastically affect how well they work-or even make them dangerous. Learn which drugs need food, which must be taken empty-stomach, and how to avoid common mistakes that reduce effectiveness or increase side effects.