Medications

While PrEP is effective against HIV and largely seems to be safe, it may have undesirable effects on kidney health in some people, particularly those over 50.

A new weight-loss drug is making headlines after a study conducted by Eli Lilly showed promising results during a large trial. Here is what you need to know.

One of the most commonly held beliefs about ibuprofen is that it should not be taken without food. But is that really true?

A drug recall happens when a medicine is found to be defective or harmful to the consumer. Either the drug manufacturer or the FDA can issue a drug recall.

While Paxlovid has been shown to have incredible results in reducing the severity of COVID-19 symptoms, there are certain limitations to its power.

Taking Adderall without a prescription is irresponsible and dangerous. Here's what you need to know about its usage, dosage, and side effects.

How long can you use Adderall past the expiration date?

Polysporin and Neosporin can be easy to confuse, but there's one key distinction between them. Here's what to know before applying them to your next wound.

Beta blockers are a type of drug that can help manage blood pressure and reduce stressors on the body caused by adrenaline. Here's how they work.

Sleeping pills have become a common way for people to get help drifting off to sleep at night. But do they actually expire?

Pfizer has just announced a second recall of blood pressure medication in less than two months. Here's what you need to know about the latest recall.

Taking Paxlovid within the first five days of COVID-19 symptoms can reduce risk of hospitalization and death by 89%, but the pill is under-prescribed.

It's easy to reach into your medicine cabinet and pull out a bottle of Tylenol if unwell, but what do you really know about this over-the-counter medication?

When it comes to taking a natural remedy, it's easy to not consider side effects, but it turns out apple cider vinegar can interact with certain medications.

Ayurvedic medicine is focused on promoting health rather than fighting disease, by maintaining harmony between the body, mind, spirit, and the environment.

There are many uses for aspirin, but imagine you grab the medication and see that it is past the expiration date. What do you do? Does Aspirin even expire?

Allergy medication, or antihistamines, can help reduce and relieve unpleasant allergy symptoms, like sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and runny nose.

Metformin is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. Here's what you need to know about its dosage, uses, restrictions, and other important functions.

Over-the-counter allergy medications can be a helpful option for allergy sufferers. But is too much of a good thing ever bad?

Antacids are some of the most utilized treatments for acid reflux. Although they are popular, they may cause complications when taken with other medications.

The dangers of drug interactions are multiplying as more and more medications land on shelves. This includes many well-known over-the-counter products.

Compared with men, women might need higher doses of pain medication. How do women experience pain, and how do they typically get prescribed for pain relief?

Here are some medications that you should never mix with alcohol, as they can be dangerous, if not life-threatening, depending on the type of drug.

While garlic is a great nutrient and boosts your immunity, you should avoid consuming it if you're taking this certain type of medication.

High blood pressure is a red flag for your cardiovascular health. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your blood pressure, even without medication.

Beta blockers are just one type of medication that has potentially-dangerous interactions with alcohol.

Grapefruit juice doesn't interact with every medication, but it's important to know which ones are affected, especially if you drink grapefruit juice regularly.