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Green Tea Extract and Medication Interactions to Watch
Green tea extract can interfere with blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer, and heart meds. Learn which drugs are at risk, how much is dangerous, and what to do to stay safe.
How to Assess Risk When Only Expired Medications Are Available
When you have no other option, how do you know if an expired medication is safe to use? Learn which drugs are too risky, how to check for degradation, and when it’s worth taking the chance.
Didanosine in HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: What You Need to Know
Didanosine is no longer used for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis. Learn why modern PEP relies on safer, more effective drugs like tenofovir and dolutegravir instead.
Eurax Lotion (Crotamiton) vs. Top Alternatives for Itch and Scabies Relief
Eurax Lotion (Crotamiton) treats scabies and itching, but permethrin and ivermectin are often more effective. Learn how these alternatives compare in safety, cost, and success rates.
Acetaminophen Liver Safety Guide: Risks, Dosage & Signs of Damage
Learn how acetaminophen affects the liver, safe dosage limits, warning signs of toxicity, risk factors, and what to do in an overdose.
Proscalpin (Finasteride) vs. Top Alternatives: A Complete Comparison
A detailed side‑by‑side look at Proscalpin (finasteride) versus other hair‑loss treatments, covering how each works, pros, cons, costs and FAQs.
Lisinopril-HCTZ: How This Combo Lowers Blood Pressure & Boosts Heart Health
Discover how the Lisinopril-HCTZ combo works, its key benefits for hypertension, dosing tips, safety profile, and when it’s the right choice for you.
Donepezil Dosage Guide: How to Find the Right Balance for Alzheimer’s Patients
Learn how to find the optimal Donepezil dosage for Alzheimer's patients, with dosing schedules, adjustments for age or health, side‑effect management, and caregiver tips.
Primaquine’s Expanding Role Against Mosquito‑Borne Diseases
Explore how Primaquine, the malaria drug, is being studied to tackle other mosquito‑borne illnesses, its safety challenges, resistance concerns, and practical guidance for clinicians.
Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) vs Common NSAID Alternatives - Full Comparison
Compare Ponstel (mefenamic acid) with common NSAID alternatives. Learn about effectiveness, side effects, cost, dosing, and when each option is best for your pain.