Debunking Myths About Medications, Online Pharmacies and Supplements

Some health claims spread fast — and a lot of them are wrong. This tag collects posts that cut through confusion and give straight answers about online pharmacies, prescription drugs, supplements, and common treatment myths. You’ll find practical checks, real risks, and clear tips you can use right away.

Myths we clear up

Myth: "Cheap online pharmacies are always scams." Truth: Some low-price sites are legit, but many are risky. Read our reviews like "Everything You Need to Know About drugmartdirect.com Online Pharmacy" and "pricepropharmacy.com Review" to see what safe shops look like—proper contact info, licensed pharmacists, and real prescription checks.

Myth: "Brand drugs are always better than generics." Truth: Generics contain the same active ingredient. Our pieces on meds like "Buy-Pharma-MD" and guides for specific drugs (Atorvastatin, Norvasc, Decadron) explain when generics are fine and when you should insist on a brand or extra monitoring.

Myth: "Natural equals safe." Truth: Herbs and supplements can interact with prescriptions and have side effects. Check posts such as "Top Herbal Supplements for Fertility" and "Top Amazonian Herbs" for evidence-based notes and warnings that matter. If you’re mixing supplements with meds, talk to a pharmacist or doctor.

Myth: "You can trust any site that ships from Canada." Truth: Some Canadian sites are reputable, others aren’t. Use our guide "How to Check Canadian Pharmacy Legitimacy" and the Canada-focused alternatives posts to learn the exact checks to run: CIPA listing, PharmacyChecker verification, and valid pharmacist contact info.

How we check facts and what to do next

We look for clear signals: licensing info, prescription requirements, visible pharmacist support, secure checkout, and consistent customer feedback. For drug safety we check known side effects, interactions, and official guidance — see articles like "Reminyl: All You Need to Know" or "Sarafem: Uses, Effects" for examples where we separate hype from real risks.

Use these quick checks before you buy or try something: 1) Does the site require a prescription? 2) Can you find a licensed pharmacy address and phone? 3) Is the checkout secure (HTTPS)? 4) Do reviews look real and recent? 5) Ask a pharmacist if you’re mixing meds and supplements.

If you want practical help, start with a short article listed here that matches your question — whether it’s buying sertraline, learning about thyroid meds, or checking a pharmacy’s legitimacy. Each post focuses on action: what to watch for, what to ask, and how to avoid common traps.

Questions about a specific myth or a site you found online? Say which one and we’ll point you to the right article or give a quick, direct check list you can use immediately.