Category: Medications - Page 2
Thyroid Medications: Levothyroxine Safety and Monitoring
Levothyroxine is a life-changing medication for hypothyroidism, but it requires careful dosing and regular TSH monitoring to avoid serious side effects. Learn how to take it safely and when to push for blood tests.
How to Track Post-Marketing Studies for Drug Safety
Learn how to effectively track post-marketing drug safety studies using FAERS, Sentinel, and real-world data. Understand key systems, common delays, regulatory actions, and emerging tools to protect public health.
Orthostatic Hypotension from Medications: Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up
Dizziness when standing up? It could be your medications. Learn which drugs cause orthostatic hypotension, how to spot it, and what steps you can take to feel safer on your feet.
Older Adults on SSRIs: How to Prevent Hyponatremia and Falls
SSRIs help many older adults with depression, but they can cause hyponatremia-a dangerous drop in blood sodium that increases fall risk. Learn how to prevent it with testing, safer alternatives, and early symptom recognition.
Thyroid Medication Absorption: Timing Tips & Common Interferences
Learn how timing and food interactions affect levothyroxine absorption, with practical tips, evidence‑based timing strategies, and guidance for special populations.
Medication‑Induced Sweating & Hot Flashes: Proven Relief Strategies
Learn why certain meds cause sweating and hot flashes, see which drugs are most often responsible, and get proven strategies-from antiperspirants to timing tweaks-to find relief.
Etodolac vs Alternative NSAIDs: Benefits, Risks, and Best Uses
Compare Etodolac with other NSAIDs, see differences in effectiveness, side effects, and when each is best suited.
Sulfasalazine Dosage Guide: How to Find the Right Amount
Learn how to determine the correct sulfasalazine dosage for ulcerative colitis or rheumatoid arthritis, with guidelines, special‑population advice, side‑effect management, and easy-to‑follow tips.
Medication Strategies for Managing Relapsing-Remitting Disease
Learn how medication-both disease-modifying therapies and corticosteroids-helps control relapsing‑remitting diseases, with tips on choosing drugs, monitoring, and future treatments.
Endep (Amitriptyline) vs. Alternative Antidepressants: A Practical Comparison
A side‑by‑side comparison of Endep (Amitriptyline) with common antidepressant alternatives, covering mechanisms, doses, benefits, and risks to help you choose the right drug.