Archive: 2025/11

How to Document Provider Advice About Medications for Later Reference

Learn how to accurately document provider advice about medications to prevent errors, improve care, and protect your health. Essential tips for patients on what to record, how to store it, and when to update.

Written by

Soren Fife, Nov, 23 2025

Bipolar Disorder: How Mood Stabilizers and Antipsychotics Work and How to Manage Them

Learn how mood stabilizers like lithium and antipsychotics like quetiapine manage bipolar disorder, their benefits, side effects, and how to navigate treatment safely. Real data, real experiences, and practical advice.

Written by

James Wright, Nov, 21 2025

Fiber Supplements and Constipation: When to Take Them With Medications

Fiber supplements help with constipation but can interfere with medications if taken at the wrong time. Learn the safest timing rules for psyllium, Metamucil, and common drugs like metformin and lithium.

Written by

Paul Davies, Nov, 19 2025

How to Interpret Beyond-Use Dates for Compounded Medications

Beyond-use dates for compounded medications are science-based safety limits, not arbitrary labels. Learn how they differ from expiration dates, why they matter, and how to ensure your custom meds are safe to use.

Written by

Soren Fife, Nov, 19 2025

Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations

Psychiatric medications can save lives, but dangerous combinations-like SSRIs with MAOIs or lithium with NSAIDs-can cause life-threatening reactions. Learn the risks, warning signs, and how to stay safe.

Written by

James Wright, Nov, 18 2025

Chloromycetin vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Bacterial Infections Today

Chloromycetin (chloramphenicol) is rarely used today due to serious side effects. Discover safer, more effective antibiotic alternatives like ceftriaxone, azithromycin, and doxycycline for treating bacterial infections.

Written by

Paul Davies, Nov, 18 2025

How Exercise Affects Vaginal Burning and What to Do About It

Exercise can cause vaginal burning due to friction, sweat, and tight clothing. Learn how to prevent it with smart gear choices, hygiene habits, and pelvic floor care-without giving up your workouts.

Written by

Paul Davies, Nov, 18 2025

How to Manage Pediatric Medication Side Effects at Home

Learn how to safely manage common and serious side effects of pediatric medications at home, including dosing mistakes, allergic reactions, vomiting, and safe storage. Get practical tips backed by pediatric data.

Written by

Alex Lee, Nov, 17 2025

Intentional Overdose: Mental Health Support and Crisis Resources You Can Trust

Intentional overdose is a leading method of suicide, especially among teens and middle-aged adults. Learn how crisis resources like 988 and Crisis Text Line are saving lives-and why funding cuts could reverse progress.

Written by

Soren Fife, Nov, 17 2025

Orphan Drug Exclusivity: How Rare-Disease Medicines Get Market Protection

Orphan drug exclusivity gives pharmaceutical companies seven years of market protection for rare-disease treatments in the U.S., encouraging development where profits are low. Learn how it works, who benefits, and why it's controversial.

Written by

Alex Lee, Nov, 16 2025