Author: Derek Hoyle
MAO Inhibitors: Dangerous Interactions with Common Medications
MAO inhibitors are powerful antidepressants but carry life-threatening risks when mixed with common medications, supplements, or foods. Learn which drugs and substances can trigger serotonin syndrome or hypertensive crisis-and how to stay safe.
Opioid Withdrawal Timeline and How to Manage Symptoms Safely
Learn the opioid withdrawal timeline, from early symptoms to peak discomfort, and discover evidence-based strategies to manage symptoms safely with medical support, medications, and holistic care.
How to Use Pharmacy Apps to Track Potential Drug Interactions
Learn how to use pharmacy apps to catch dangerous drug interactions before they happen. Discover the best apps, how they work, and how to use them safely with prescriptions, OTC meds, and supplements.
Medication Switching: How Changing Psychiatric Drugs Affects Your Mind
Changing psychiatric medications can trigger emotional distress, loss of identity, and withdrawal symptoms-even when the new drug is clinically equivalent. Here’s how switching affects your mind, why generics aren’t always safe, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Medicaid Substitution Rules: Mandatory vs Optional by State
Medicaid substitution rules prevent public insurance from replacing affordable private coverage. States must follow federal rules but vary widely in how they enforce them - from 90-day waits to automated systems. Here’s how it works in 2026.
Chronic GERD Complications: Understanding Barrett’s Esophagus and Who Needs Screening
Chronic GERD can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition. Learn who needs screening, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatments can prevent esophageal cancer.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis for Real Symptom Relief
Irritable bowel syndrome isn't just a gut problem-it's a breakdown in communication between your gut and brain. Learn how the gut-brain axis causes symptoms and what real relief looks like, backed by science and patient experience.
How to Create a Home Medication Storage Checklist for Safety and Effectiveness
Learn how to create a home medication storage checklist that prevents accidental poisonings, keeps meds effective, and protects kids and seniors. Includes expert-backed tips on storage, organization, expiration checks, and safe disposal.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Understanding Hormonal Imbalance and Fertility Treatment Options
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder causing infertility, irregular periods, and metabolic issues. Learn how insulin resistance drives symptoms and what fertility treatments actually work-from lifestyle changes to letrozole and IVF.
How to Access FDA Adverse Event Databases for Safety Monitoring
Learn how to access and use the FDA's FAERS database for drug safety monitoring. Understand public tools, data limitations, and how to interpret adverse event reports responsibly.