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Prescriptions are intended to help you feel better—from an infection, pain, or a health condition. Yet, there are certain circumstances when they can be dangerous. Education can help you stay safe.

Pills with a heart line represent drugs that increase heart rate

Is it safe to exercise on an Rx that increases heart rate?

It depends on a number of factors such as age, health, and the Rx
May 17, 2021
Prescription pad and bottle: Lipitor side effects, warnings, and drug interactions

Lipitor side effects and how to avoid them

Lipitor is a statin that helps lower cholesterol and triglycerides, but it can have side effects such as diarrhea, joint pain, and cold symptoms. Learn about Lipitor side effects, warnings, drug interactions, and how to avoid them.
Updated on Nov. 20, 2024
Assortment of prescription pill bottles: What's the difference between Vyvanse withdrawal vs. Vyvanse crash?

Vyvanse crash vs. withdrawal. Symptoms, safety, and more

Learn the difference between a Vyvanse crash and Vyvanse withdrawal and what to do to treat, and prevent, symptoms
Updated on Nov. 19, 2024

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A teddy bear and some medicine: Amoxicillin for kids
Drug Info

Amoxicillin for kids: Safety, side effects, and other considerat...

Learn why your pediatrician may or may not prescribe amoxicillin for your child, the safest amoxicillin dosage for kids, and potential side effects to watch for
Nov. 19, 2024
A prescription pad and a mix of random pills: Can you take fluconazole and metronidazole together?
Drug Info

Can you take fluconazole and metronidazole together?

There are situations when a healthcare provider may prescribe both drugs, but there are risks to consider
Nov. 19, 2024
A prescription pad and random pills: Can you take Theraflu and ibuprofen together?
Drug Info

Can you take Theraflu and ibuprofen together?

Everything you need to know if you’re considering taking ibuprofen with a Theraflu product
Nov. 19, 2024
A prescription pad and random pills: Can you take doxycycline and amoxicillin together?
Drug Info

Can you take doxycycline and amoxicillin together?

Learn whether it’s safe to take these two antibiotics together and when they may be prescribed
Nov. 19, 2024
A bottle with different types of pills spilling out of it: Can you take Excedrin and ibuprofen together?
Drug Info

Can you take Excedrin and ibuprofen together?

What you should know before considering taking these OTC pain relievers together
Nov. 18, 2024
A prescription pad and a prescription bottle: Switching from Adderall to Vyvanse
Drug Info

Switching from Adderall to Vyvanse: Why and how to do it safely

Learn why a healthcare provider may recommend switching from Adderall to Vyvanse in certain patients
Nov. 18, 2024
bottle of pills - is meloxicam safe to take everyday
Drug Info

Can you take meloxicam daily?

The answer is yes—with a few caveats. Learn when it’s not a good idea.
Oct. 25, 2023
Grapefruit section - food medication interactions
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7 food-medication interactions

Certain things you eat can affect how well your prescriptions work
Updated on Nov. 10, 2022
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