Author: Sara Hooshyar

Pharmacist education for counterfeit drug detection is vital to patient safety. Explore current training programs, RxAll's tech, and global efforts to combat fake medications. Learn how pharmacists are the last line of defense.

Learn how to request a professional interpreter for medication counseling at the pharmacy. Federal law guarantees free, qualified language help to prevent dangerous medication errors for non-English speakers.

Learn how to read FDA-mandated medication guides to spot serious drug risks and monitoring requirements. Get clear steps to identify life-saving warnings, test schedules, and emergency symptoms in your prescription information.

SAMe may help with mild depression, but combining it with antidepressants raises serious risks like serotonin syndrome. Learn how it works, who should avoid it, and what to do if you're already using both.

Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase simvastatin levels in your blood, raising the risk of muscle damage and kidney failure. Learn how much is unsafe, which statins are safer, and what to do if you're currently taking both.

Clarithromycin can cause deadly drug interactions, especially with colchicine, statins, and heart medications. Learn which combinations to avoid and safer alternatives like azithromycin.

Carbamazepine generics may look identical, but their enzyme-inducing effects and narrow therapeutic window make switching risky. Learn why bioequivalence doesn't always mean safety, and how to protect yourself from dangerous drug interactions and breakthrough seizures.

Metformin extended-release (XR) reduces stomach side effects compared to immediate-release (IR) for many people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how the two versions differ, what the data shows, and how to switch safely.

Cranberry juice is safe for most people on medications - except possibly warfarin. Learn the real risks, debunked myths, and what you should actually avoid. No fear, just facts.

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a medical emergency. Immediate steroid treatment within 72 hours can dramatically improve hearing recovery. Delaying care risks permanent damage.