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Drug safety
Prescriptions are intended to help you feel better—from an infection, pain, or a health condition. Yet, there are certain circumstances when they can be dangerous. Education can help you stay safe.
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Drug Info
Not losing weight on compounded semaglutide? Here’s why
Why compounded semaglutide may not be as effective as brand-name versions for weight loss
Updated on Mar. 3, 2025

Drug Info
The safest cholesterol med
Statins are the first-line option, but another medication may have fewer side effects for certain people
Updated on Apr. 21, 2025

Drug Info
Is MiraLAX safe daily?
It’s safe to take daily, but only for a limited time
Aug. 30, 2024

Drug Info
5 cues to adjust antidepressant dosage
Here’s are some signs that your medication dose might be too high
Updated on May 20, 2025

Drug Info
Prednisone for poison ivy: Effectiveness, dosing, and how it works
Prednisone can offer quick relief from poison ivy—but only if taken the right way and for the full course.
May 1, 2025

Drug Info
Wegovy storage
Wegovy can be unrefrigerated for up to 28 days, but only under the right conditions
May 15, 2025

Drug Info
Can you take meloxicam daily?
The answer is yes—with a few caveats. Learn when it’s not a good idea.
Updated on May 6, 2025

Drug Info
Side effects of trazodone in the elderly
Look for drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and dry mouth after taking trazodone
Updated on May 2, 2025

Health Education
7 food-medication interactions
Certain things you eat can affect how well your prescriptions work
Updated on Apr. 29, 2025

Drug Info
Switching from Ozempic to Mounjaro
Quitting Ozempic to start Mounjaro isn’t recommended for everyone—but for some, it could increase blood sugar control and weight loss
Nov. 6, 2024

Drug Info
Linzess and pregnancy
There’s not enough research to guarantee its safety while expecting
Apr. 25, 2025