Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a rare but life-threatening reaction to antipsychotics and other dopamine-blocking drugs. Recognizing its four key symptoms-rigidity, fever, mental changes, and autonomic instability-can save lives.
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Taking five or more medications increases your risk of side effects, falls, hospital stays, and even death. Learn how polypharmacy works, why it's dangerous, and what you can do to stay safe.
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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like levofloxacin can increase tendon rupture risk, especially in older adults and those with kidney issues. NSAIDs don't raise the risk but can mask early warning signs. Know the facts before taking these drugs.
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HPV causes throat, anal, and cervical cancers-but vaccination can prevent most of them. Learn how rising throat cancer rates in men highlight the urgent need for better vaccine uptake and why screening alone isn't enough.
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Generic medications can cause allergic reactions due to inactive ingredients like lactose, gluten, or dyes - not the active drug. Learn when to seek emergency care and how to avoid future reactions.
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Colchicine and macrolides like clarithromycin can cause deadly toxicity when taken together due to CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibition. Learn how this interaction works, which antibiotics are safe, and what to do if you're on both.
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Learn how to safely dose antihistamines for children to avoid dangerous side effects. Discover why kitchen spoons, weight confusion, and outdated meds like Benadryl put kids at risk-and what to do instead.
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Linezolid and antidepressants together carry a low risk of serotonin syndrome-less than 0.5%. New studies show the danger is overblown. Here’s what you really need to know before taking both.
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Learn how to time antimalarials and HIV medications across time zones to avoid treatment failure, drug resistance, and dangerous gaps in protection. Essential tips for travelers.
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Learn how generic drugs travel from factories in China and India to your pharmacy shelf, the hidden players in pricing, and why these life-saving medications are under financial pressure.
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