Author: Fiona Ravenscroft

Social media is transforming drug safety monitoring by catching adverse reactions faster than traditional systems - but with major risks like data noise, privacy concerns, and bias. Learn how it works, where it succeeds, and why it's not a full replacement.

The VA formulary ensures veterans get affordable, high-quality generic medications with low copays. Learn how the three-tier system works, what drugs are covered in 2025, and how to navigate prior authorizations and mail-order prescriptions.

Learn how the FDA uses therapeutic equivalence codes to determine if generic drugs can be safely swapped for brand-name medications. Understand A and B ratings, why they matter, and how they impact your prescriptions.

Prednisone can cause severe mood swings, including anger, anxiety, and depression. Learn why this happens, who’s most at risk, and what real coping strategies work-backed by clinical research and patient experience.

Opioid use during pregnancy requires careful medical management. Medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine is the safest option, reducing risks to both mother and baby. Neonatal withdrawal is common but treatable.

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, causes progressive shoulder stiffness and pain. Learn the three stages, what actually helps (and what doesn't), and proven mobilization techniques to speed up recovery without surgery.

Statin-induced muscle pain is common but often misunderstood. Learn the real science behind statin myopathy, why it happens, and what actually works to manage it-without giving up heart protection.

As of 2025, over 270 medications remain in short supply in the U.S., including IV fluids, chemotherapy drugs, and antibiotics. Learn which drugs are hardest to find, why shortages persist, and what patients and providers can do.

Thiazide diuretics effectively lower blood pressure but can raise uric acid, increasing gout risk. Learn why, who’s at risk, monitoring tips, and safer alternatives.

Learn how azithromycin works for respiratory infections, the best dosing, benefits, risks, and when to avoid it. Practical tips for clinicians and patients.