Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium work fast for anxiety but carry serious risks when mixed with opioids, alcohol, or other sedatives. Learn why these combinations can be deadly and what safer alternatives exist.
Learn how to safely use topical creams and medications on children. Avoid dangerous products like benzocaine and high-potency steroids. Discover the fingertip unit method, safer alternatives, and what to do in an emergency.
Tall-man lettering uses capital letters in drug names to prevent dangerous mix-ups between look-alike medications. Learn how it works, why it matters, and how to implement it correctly in healthcare settings.
Learn how to find financial help for generic medications in 2025, including Medicare Extra Help, pharmacy discount programs, and nonprofit aid-especially if you're caught in the assistance gap.
Learn proven communication strategies pharmacists can use to overcome patient hesitation about generic medications. Discover how to build trust, use effective phrases, and improve adherence with simple, evidence-based techniques.
The FDA approves generic drugs through the ANDA pathway created by the Hatch-Waxman Act, ensuring they're as safe and effective as brand-name drugs at 80-85% lower cost. Learn how bioequivalence, patent rules, and manufacturing standards make generics reliable.
Mixing alcohol and opioids can cause deadly respiratory depression-even in small amounts. Learn why this combination is so dangerous, who’s at risk, and what you can do to prevent overdose.
Emsam (selegiline) is a patch-based antidepressant for people who haven't responded to SSRIs or SNRIs. Learn how it compares to other treatments, its benefits, risks, and when it's the right choice.
Methadone can cause dangerous QT prolongation and sudden cardiac death, especially when combined with CYP3A4 inhibitors like fluoxetine or clarithromycin. Learn how to assess risk, monitor ECGs, and avoid deadly drug interactions.
Clobetasol can help restore skin color in some vitiligo cases, especially when used early and correctly. But it comes with risks like skin thinning and stretch marks. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what alternatives exist.