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MAO Inhibitors: Dangerous Interactions with Common Medications

MAO Inhibitors: Dangerous Interactions with Common Medications

MAO inhibitors can save lives-but they can also cause deadly reactions when mixed with common medications, supplements, or foods. Know the risks of serotonin syndrome and hypertensive crisis before taking one.

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Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States

Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States

Americans pay far more for prescription drugs than people in other wealthy countries. This isn't about cost of production - it's about a broken system that lets drugmakers, middlemen, and insurers profit while patients struggle to afford life-saving meds.

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Cumulative Anticholinergic Burden: How Common Antihistamines Mix Dangerously with Other Medications

Cumulative Anticholinergic Burden: How Common Antihistamines Mix Dangerously with Other Medications

Many older adults take antihistamines daily for sleep or allergies, unaware they’re building up a dangerous drug burden that increases dementia and fall risk. Learn how common meds like Benadryl mix with prescriptions to harm cognition - and what to do about it.

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FDA Databases: How to Verify Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

FDA Databases: How to Verify Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

Learn how to use FDA databases to verify if your medications are real and avoid counterfeit drugs. Step-by-step guide to checking NDC codes, manufacturer registrations, and spotting red flags.

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Heat and Fentanyl Patches: How Heat Increases Overdose Risk

Heat and Fentanyl Patches: How Heat Increases Overdose Risk

Fentanyl patches can be life-saving for chronic pain-but heat can turn them deadly. Learn how temperature changes increase overdose risk and what you must avoid to stay safe.

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