Skipping prescription medication doses can lead to serious health risks, from antibiotic resistance to heart attacks. Learn why timing matters, which drugs are most sensitive, and practical ways to stay on track.
Protein-rich foods can reduce medication absorption by up to 50%, especially for drugs like levodopa. Learn how to time meals and meds for better effectiveness, avoid common mistakes, and use proven strategies to stay in control.
Learn how to set up medication reminders and alarms that actually work to improve adherence. Discover the best apps, physical backups, caregiver tools, and proven strategies to stop missing doses.
Antimalarial drugs like hydroxychloroquine and artemether-lumefantrine can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes and interact with common medications. Learn which combinations are risky and how to stay safe.
Mail-order pharmacies save money and improve adherence, but safety depends on temperature control, timely delivery, and real-time tracking. Learn how to protect your meds from heat, delays, and theft.
Antibiotics can cause dangerous INR spikes in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are most risky, when to test your INR, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.
Medicare Extra Help cuts generic prescription costs to as low as $1.60 per pill. Learn how to qualify, apply, and avoid common mistakes that cost seniors thousands each year.
Cyclosporine nephrotoxicity is a major risk for transplant patients. Learn how to monitor drug levels and kidney function with accurate testing, proper timing, and key lab values to protect your transplant long-term.
Loteprednol is a safe, effective steroid eye drop used to reduce inflammation and swelling in the macula. Learn how it works, when it’s prescribed, and how it compares to other treatments for macular edema.
Anemia in kidney disease is caused by low erythropoietin and iron problems. Learn how IV iron and ESA therapy work, why targets are now 10-11.5 g/dL, and what newer oral treatments like roxadustat offer.
Generic drugs saved $482 billion in the U.S. healthcare system in 2024 alone. Learn how generics and biosimilars cut costs, why brand-name drugs remain expensive, and what policies are driving real savings for patients and payers.
After bariatric surgery, your body absorbs medications differently. Many pills become less effective due to anatomical changes. Learn which drugs are affected, why, and how to adjust doses safely.