Author: Casper MacIntyre
Antidepressant Overdose: Recognizing Serotonin Syndrome Warning Signs Before It's Too Late
Serotonin syndrome is a life-threatening reaction to too much serotonin, often caused by antidepressant overdose or drug interactions. Know the warning signs - tremors, clonus, high fever - and act fast.
LASIK vs. PRK: Which Refractive Surgery Is Right for You?
LASIK and PRK both correct vision with lasers, but recovery, cost, and eligibility differ. Learn which one suits your lifestyle, corneal health, and goals in 2025.
Orphan Drug Exclusivity: How Rare-Disease Medicines Get Market Protection
Orphan drug exclusivity gives pharmaceutical companies seven years of market protection for rare-disease treatments, encouraging development of drugs that would otherwise be unprofitable. Here's how it works, who benefits, and why it's controversial.
How to Use Pharmacy Delivery and Mail-Order for Convenience
Learn how pharmacy delivery and mail-order services make it easier to take your meds on time, save money, and avoid missed doses - especially for chronic conditions. Get the facts on cost, safety, and how to get started.
Medications That Change Your Sense of Smell: What You Need to Know About Dysosmia
Many common medications can distort your sense of smell and taste, causing food to taste foul or phantom odors to appear. This condition, called dysosmia, is underdiagnosed but affects hundreds of drugs-including antibiotics and heart meds. Learn what causes it, which drugs are most likely to trigger it, and what to do if it happens to you.
Evidence-Based Complementary Treatments for Medication Side Effects
Discover evidence-based complementary treatments like acupuncture, ginger, and yoga that help manage medication side effects safely. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid dangerous interactions.
A Patient's Guide to Cilostazol: Dosage, Administration, and What You Need to Know
A clear, practical guide to taking cilostazol safely-covering dosage, timing, side effects, interactions, and real tips for managing intermittent claudication. Know what to expect and when to call your doctor.
Shortage Predictions: Forecasting Future Drug Scarcity 2025-2030
Drug shortages are accelerating due to global supply chain fragility, climate disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. Learn how forecasting tools are evolving-and what you can do to protect your access to essential medicines.
Chemotherapy: How Cytotoxic Drugs Work and Common Side Effects
Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs to kill fast-dividing cancer cells, but it also affects healthy tissues, causing side effects like fatigue, hair loss, and nausea. Learn how it works, why it's still essential, and how modern care helps manage its impact.
Contamination Issues in Generic Drugs: Recent Cases and How to Prevent Them
Recent contamination cases in generic drugs-including NDMA in valsartan and benzene in Mucinex-reveal serious safety gaps. Learn what’s behind the recalls, who’s affected, and how to protect yourself.