Author: Sara Hooshyar - Page 2

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.

Fixed-dose combination drugs combine two or more medications in one pill to improve adherence, reduce pill burden, and enhance treatment effectiveness. They're widely used for chronic conditions like hypertension and TB, but not all combinations are medically justified.

Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has led to over 500 FDA recalls since 2018. Learn how these carcinogenic impurities form, which drugs are affected, and what regulators and manufacturers are doing to fix it.

Learn the signs of chemotherapy hypersensitivity reactions, from mild itching to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Understand what triggers them, how to respond, and how hospitals prevent these dangerous reactions.