Author: Alistair Fothergill

Learn how to properly use inhalers, identify asthma triggers, and follow the latest 2025 guidelines for long-term asthma control. Stop relying on rescue inhalers alone and take real control of your breathing.

Real provider experiences with generic medications reveal that while most generics work as well as brand-name drugs, subtle formulation differences can impact patients on narrow therapeutic index medications. Learn when substitution is safe-and when it’s not.

Sulfonylureas effectively lower blood sugar but carry a high risk of dangerous hypoglycemia. Learn which drugs are safest, how to prevent lows, and what to ask your doctor to stay safe.

Only 15 FDA-approved medications should ever be flushed. Learn which ones, why they’re on the list, and when flushing is the safest option to prevent accidental overdose or death.

Medication Guides are FDA-mandated safety documents that explain serious risks of certain prescription drugs in plain language. Learn why they matter, what's in them, and how to use them to protect your health.

Learn how to safely clear expired medications by checking the printed expiration date and verifying lot numbers against FDA recalls. Never guess expiration dates from lot numbers-this guide shows you the right steps.

Retinal vein occlusion causes sudden vision loss due to blocked retinal veins. Learn the key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and how anti-VEGF injections can restore vision - along with real-world challenges like cost and treatment fatigue.

Severe adverse drug reactions can be life-threatening. Learn the warning signs like anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and DRESS - and when to call emergency services immediately to save a life.

Nociceptive pain comes from tissue injury and responds best to targeted treatment. Learn why NSAIDs work better than acetaminophen for swelling and inflammation-and when to use each safely.

Team-based care improves generic prescribing by combining doctors, pharmacists, and nurses to reduce errors, cut costs, and boost adherence. Learn how this model works, who benefits, and why it's becoming standard in chronic disease management.