TIA and stroke share the same warning signs - but only one causes permanent damage. If symptoms vanish, don't assume it's over. A TIA is a medical emergency that demands immediate care to prevent a devastating stroke.
SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga lower blood sugar and protect the heart and kidneys in type 2 diabetes. They reduce heart failure hospitalizations, slow kidney decline, and help with weight loss-changing how diabetes is treated.
Lidocaine patches, capsaicin creams, and NSAID gels offer targeted pain relief with fewer side effects than pills. Learn how each works, what they’re best for, and how to use them safely.
Learn how to read FDA Safety Communications to understand real risks with your medications. Know what to look for, how to respond, and how to get alerts before they affect you.
Learn how to safely and effectively use secure messaging to ask questions about your medications. Reduce errors, avoid phone tag, and keep your health info protected with HIPAA-compliant tools like MyChart.
Basal-bolus insulin therapy mimics natural insulin release with long-acting background insulin and mealtime doses. Learn how to calculate doses, adjust for meals and highs, and achieve better glucose control with this proven diabetes management strategy.
Linezolid can cause a life-threatening blood pressure spike if you eat tyramine-rich foods. Learn exactly which foods to avoid, what's safe, and how long to wait after treatment to prevent a hypertensive crisis.
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are common blood pressure meds, but combining them increases the risk of kidney damage and dangerous potassium spikes without added benefits. Learn why doctors avoid this combo and what to do instead.
Learn which heartburn medications are safe during pregnancy, including antacids like Tums, H2 blockers like Pepcid, and PPIs like omeprazole. Understand dosing, timing, and what to avoid for safe relief.
Learn how to prepare for antibiotic allergy testing to confirm or rule out a penicillin allergy. Discover what to expect, how to stop interfering medications, and why testing can save you money and improve future treatments.