Author: Caspian Sterling - Page 2

Learn the real risks and safe usage of OTC topical pain relievers like creams, gels, and patches. Discover which ingredients are safe, which can cause burns, and how to avoid dangerous products.

The FDA requires generic drug manufacturers to prove bioequivalence through strict pharmacokinetic studies to ensure their products match the brand-name version in absorption and effectiveness. Learn how the 80/125 rule, biowaivers, and product-specific guidances make generics safe and affordable.

Swallowing difficulties make it hard to take medicine, but crushing pills can be dangerous. Learn safe alternatives like liquid forms, dissolvable tablets, swallowing techniques, and how to work with your care team to stay on track.

Psychiatric medications can help teens with depression and anxiety-but they also carry a risk of increasing suicidal thoughts, especially early in treatment. Learn how to monitor for warning signs, when to act, and what protocols actually work.

Certain herbal supplements like St. John’s wort, grapefruit, and activated charcoal can reduce birth control effectiveness. Learn which ones are risky, which are safe, and what steps to take to protect yourself.

Pain catastrophizing makes pain worse by amplifying fear and helplessness. CBT tools like thought tracking, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral activation can reduce distress and improve function - even when pain doesn't go away.

Generic drug shortages are rising due to fragile supply chains, low profit margins, and overreliance on foreign manufacturing. Learn why essential medications keep disappearing-and what’s being done to fix it.

Learn how to tell the difference between manufacturer expiration dates and pharmacy beyond-use dates for compounded medications. Know when your medicine is still safe-and when it’s not.

Learn how to tell impetigo and cellulitis apart, what antibiotics actually work for each, and why choosing the right one matters more than ever with rising antibiotic resistance.

Albenza (albendazole) treats serious parasitic infections, but cheaper, safer alternatives like mebendazole and praziquantel may work better depending on your infection type. Know your options before starting treatment.