Author: Alistair Mukondiwa

Pregnancy Registries: What We’re Learning About Medication Safety

Pregnancy registries track medication use during pregnancy to uncover hidden risks to babies. Learn how these studies work, what they’ve revealed about antidepressants, epilepsy drugs, and vaccines, and why they matter for future moms.

17.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Linezolid and Serotonin Syndrome: What You Need to Know About Antidepressant Risks

Linezolid can interact with antidepressants and cause serotonin syndrome, but new studies show the risk is extremely low. Learn the real dangers, symptoms to watch for, and when it's safe to use together.

17.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Pharmacy Reimbursement Models: How Laws Shape Generic Drug Payments

Generic drug payments are shaped by complex laws and reimbursement models that often leave pharmacies losing money. Learn how MAC pricing, PBMs, state substitution laws, and new Medicare rules affect what you pay at the pharmacy.

16.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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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.

14.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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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.

14.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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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.

12.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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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.

10.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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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.

1.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Compare Emulgel (Diclofenac) with Top Alternatives for Pain Relief

Compare Emulgel (diclofenac gel) with top alternatives like Voltaren, Nurofen, Biofreeze, and capsaicin cream for effective pain relief. Learn which works best for arthritis, sprains, and chronic pain.

30.10.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Taking Medications with Food vs Empty Stomach: When It Matters

Taking medications with or without food can make or break their effectiveness. Learn which drugs need an empty stomach, which need food, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes that reduce effectiveness or cause side effects.

28.10.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Trihexyphenidyl and Travel: Tips for Managing Symptoms on the Go
14 May 2023
The role of amiloride in managing congestive heart failure
16 May 2023
Nimotop vs. Alternative Calcium Channel Blockers: A Practical Comparison
28 Sep 2025
Antihistamine Tolerance: Does Long‑Term Use Reduce Effectiveness?
25 Oct 2025
Understanding Pharyngeal Mucous Membranes and their Link to Post-Nasal Drip
15 May 2024