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Dairy products like milk and yogurt can block antibiotics such as doxycycline and ciprofloxacin from being absorbed. Learn how timing your meals and meds can make the difference between healing and relapse.

GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming obesity treatment by delivering significant weight loss and heart benefits beyond diabetes control. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what to expect with side effects and cost.

Calcium-fortified juices can severely reduce the absorption of key medications like antibiotics, thyroid hormones, and osteoporosis drugs. Learn which drugs are affected, how long to wait, and what to do to protect your treatment.

Ondansetron can cause dangerous QT prolongation, especially with IV use. Learn which patients are at risk, how to use it safely, and safer alternatives like palonosetron and dexamethasone.

Mixing caffeine with ADHD meds like Adderall can boost focus-but also trigger anxiety, heart problems, and crashes. Learn how to use them safely-or why you should avoid the combo altogether.

Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs transfer into breast milk, which ones are safest, and how to time doses to protect your baby-backed by the latest research from LactMed and Hale’s guide.

Generic drugs save billions annually and make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions. Learn how they’re made, from reverse engineering brand-name drugs to FDA-approved manufacturing steps - and why they’re just as safe and effective.

Learn how to use your pharmacy's consultation service to catch dangerous drug interactions, save money, and prevent medication errors. Pharmacists can review all your meds - even supplements - and stop problems before they happen.

High cholesterol often has no symptoms but can lead to heart disease. Learn what causes hypercholesterolemia, how to test for it, treatment options, and why early action saves lives.

Learn where to find accurate, up-to-date side effect information for your medications using FDA-approved sources like DailyMed, MedlinePlus, VigiAccess, and OnSIDES. Avoid outdated or biased tools.

HPV causes most cervical cancers, but vaccination and modern screening can prevent them. Learn how testing, self-sampling, and vaccination work together to stop cancer before it starts.

Generic drugs are cheaper but face far more manufacturing defects than brand-name versions. Common issues like capping, contamination, and weight variation can impact safety and effectiveness. Here's what's causing them-and what's being done to fix them.