Tag: medication safety
1
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 14 Comments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a New Medication
Knowing what to ask your doctor before starting a new medication can prevent dangerous side effects, improve adherence, and help you get better faster. Here are the key questions you need to ask.
1
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
Health Literacy Strategies for Understanding Medication Labels and Dosing
Learn how to read medicine labels correctly and avoid dangerous dosing mistakes. Simple strategies like using morning/noon/evening/bedtime schedules and pictograms can save lives.
28
Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 8 Comments
Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions Explained for Patients: What You Need to Know
Learn how one medication can change how your body processes another - and what you can do to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Simple, practical advice for patients.
20
Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 14 Comments
Topical vs. Oral Meds: Which Is Safer and How Much Gets Into Your Blood?
Topical meds deliver pain relief with far less risk than oral pills. Learn how much of each enters your bloodstream, why safety differs, and when to choose one over the other.
14
Nov 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 9 Comments
ADHD in Adults: How to Organize, Get Coaching, and Use Medication Safely
ADHD in adults isn't about laziness - it's about brain wiring. Learn how to organize effectively, find the right coaching, and use medication safely with evidence-backed strategies that actually work.