Author: Debs Payne

How to Build a Personal Medication Safety Plan with Your Care Team

Dec 8 2025 / Medications

Build a personal medication safety plan with your care team to avoid dangerous errors, drug interactions, and missed doses. Learn how to track, store, and review your meds safely every day.

Slow Up-Titration Schedules: How Gradual Dose Increases Build Tolerance to Side Effects

Dec 7 2025 / Medications

Slow up-titration schedules help your body adjust to new medications by gradually increasing doses over weeks or months. This reduces side effects and improves long-term adherence, especially for drugs like GLP-1 agonists and beta-blockers.

Post-Market Surveillance: How the FDA Monitors Generic Drugs After Approval

Dec 6 2025 / Medications

The FDA monitors generic drugs after approval using real-world data, adverse event reports, and inspections to catch safety issues that clinical trials miss. Learn how systems like FAERS and Sentinel protect patients every day.

When Doctors Adjust Doses After Switching to Generic Medications

Dec 5 2025 / Medications

Switching to generic medications can be safe-but for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, even small changes in absorption can require dose adjustments. Learn which meds need extra care and what to watch for after a switch.

ADHD Medications in Teens: Tracking Growth, Appetite, and Side Effects

Dec 4 2025 / Health and Wellness

ADHD medications help teens focus but can suppress appetite and slow growth. Learn how to monitor side effects, adjust meals, and work with your doctor to protect long-term health.

Anticoagulation in Kidney and Liver Disease: What Doctors Really Do

Dec 4 2025 / Medications

Managing blood thinners in kidney and liver disease is complex. Apixaban is often the safest option, but decisions depend on kidney function, liver stage, platelet counts, and bleeding history. No guidelines cover all cases-so what doctors do matters most.