Author: Orson Bradshaw - Page 2

MAOIs are powerful antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression, but they come with strict dietary rules and dangerous drug interactions. Learn what you can and can't eat, which medications to avoid, and who should consider them.

Itching after opioids is common - but rarely a true allergy. Learn how to tell the difference, what to do when it happens, and how to avoid unnecessary pain treatment restrictions.

Renal ultrasound is the safest, first-line tool to check for kidney obstruction and measure kidney size. It detects hydronephrosis, measures blood flow with Doppler, and avoids radiation-making it ideal for kids, pregnant women, and long-term monitoring.

When a generic medication fails to work for you, insurance denials can be frustrating - but not unbeatable. Learn how to fight back with medical evidence, step-by-step appeals, and proven strategies that work.

If your child swallows the wrong medication, act fast. Call Poison Control at 800-222-1222 immediately-don't wait. Learn the critical steps to save a life, what symptoms mean danger, and how to prevent future incidents.

Long-term use of anticholinergic medications like Benadryl, oxybutynin, and amitriptyline is linked to increased dementia risk. Learn which drugs pose the greatest threat, how to check your burden, and safer alternatives.

Cranberry products can dangerously increase warfarin's effects, raising INR levels and risking life-threatening bleeding. Learn why even small amounts pose a threat and what safer alternatives exist.

Learn how to ask your doctor about generic alternatives to save hundreds or even thousands on prescription medications. Discover when generics work just as well, how to talk to your doctor, and what to do if they say no.

Herbal teas may seem harmless, but they can interfere with medications like warfarin, statins, and blood pressure drugs. Learn which teas pose real risks and what to do if you're on prescription meds.

Effective patent life for drugs is often just 10 to 15 years - not 20 - because the patent clock starts at filing, not approval. Learn how regulatory delays, extensions, and secondary patents shape drug pricing and access.