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Drug safety
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.
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Serotonin syndrome 101
How to identify signs of this life-threatening condition
Updated on Aug. 16, 2022
Drug Info
How long can you take benzonatate?
This cough medicine is meant to be a temporary aid while you’re in the process of getting better
Sep. 13, 2022
Drug Info
Black box warning 101
Learn the potential risks and side effects of medications labeled with this note
Updated on Aug. 8, 2022
Drug Info
Do Topamax and alcohol mix?
If you’re wanting to imbibe after taking your migraine medicine, here’s what you should know
Jun. 11, 2021
Drug Info
Why you should avoid mixing Lipitor and grapefruit
Mixing Lipitor and grapefruit might not be a good idea. Learn about how grapefruit and statins interact.
Aug. 11, 2022
Drug Info
Water intake and Microzide
When taking this prescription diuretic, it’s important to drink enough to avoid dehydration
Aug. 3, 2022
Drug Info
Can kids take Zofran?
If your child has particularly bad nausea, here are your options
Aug. 8, 2022
Drug Info
Does gabapentin work for anxiety?
Although approved for the treatment of seizures, this prescription drug has many off-label uses
Jul. 25, 2022
Drug Info
When to take muscle relaxers
These prescriptions are very effective at relieving certain types of pain
Jun. 30, 2022
The Checkout
How pharmacists handle recalls
Pharmacists are in a key position to alert patients when an Rx may be unsafe
Jul. 7, 2022
Drug Info
Do caffeine and Vyvanse mix?
The ADHD medication and caffeine are both stimulants—here’s what you need to know about mixing the two
Jun. 8, 2022