Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy: Immediate Steps and Legal Rights 18 Jan

What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy: Immediate Steps and Legal Rights

If you receive the wrong medication from the pharmacy, act fast: stop taking it, call your doctor, save all evidence, report the error, and know your legal rights. These steps can prevent serious harm and hold pharmacies accountable.

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What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy 18 Jan

What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy

If you receive the wrong medication from the pharmacy, stop taking it immediately. Call your doctor, save the pills and receipt, report the error, and know your legal rights. Pharmacy mistakes happen more than you think-and acting fast can save your life.

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When Side Effects Warrant Stopping a Medication Immediately 17 Jan

When Side Effects Warrant Stopping a Medication Immediately

Some side effects are dangerous and require immediate medication discontinuation - like anaphylaxis, SJS/TEN, or liver failure. Others can be managed. Learn when to stop a drug right away and when to call your doctor instead.

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How to Time Medication Doses to Reduce Infant Exposure During Breastfeeding 16 Jan

How to Time Medication Doses to Reduce Infant Exposure During Breastfeeding

Learn how to time your medication doses to minimize your baby's exposure while breastfeeding. Safe, science-backed strategies for painkillers, antidepressants, and more - without stopping nursing.

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Large Print and Accessible Prescription Labels for Low Vision: What You Need to Know 15 Jan

Large Print and Accessible Prescription Labels for Low Vision: What You Need to Know

Large print and accessible prescription labels help people with low vision read their medication instructions safely. Learn how these labels work, what standards they follow, and how to get them from your pharmacy - plus the latest tech and legal rights in 2026.

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How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover: The Real Rules Behind Formulary Decisions 13 Jan

How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover: The Real Rules Behind Formulary Decisions

Insurers cover generics based on clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost. Learn how Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees decide which drugs make the formulary, why copays are low, and how to appeal denials.

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How to Use Travel Apps to Find Pharmacies and Clinics Abroad 11 Jan

How to Use Travel Apps to Find Pharmacies and Clinics Abroad

Learn how to use travel apps to find pharmacies and clinics abroad, match medications across countries, and get instant medical help when you're sick overseas. Essential tools for every international traveler.

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Alcohol and Medication Interactions: What Patients Need to Know 10 Jan

Alcohol and Medication Interactions: What Patients Need to Know

Alcohol can dangerously interact with common medications, causing drowsiness, liver damage, or even death. Learn which drugs are risky, how to stay safe, and what to ask your pharmacist.

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Fermented Foods and MAOIs: Tyramine Risks Beyond Cheese 8 Jan

Fermented Foods and MAOIs: Tyramine Risks Beyond Cheese

MAOIs are powerful antidepressants, but they come with hidden dietary dangers. Beyond cheese, fermented foods like soy sauce, pickled vegetables, and cured meats can trigger life-threatening blood pressure spikes. Know the risks and how to stay safe.

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How to Time Antibiotics and Antimalarials Across Time Zones 7 Jan

How to Time Antibiotics and Antimalarials Across Time Zones

Learn how to time antimalarials and HIV medications across time zones to avoid missed doses, drug resistance, and travel-related health risks. Essential guide for international travelers.

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