Tag: drug interactions

Mental Illness and Medication Interactions: Navigating Complex Polypharmacy

Beata Staszkow
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January 28
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Psychiatric polypharmacy-taking multiple mental health meds at once-is common but often risky. Learn why it happens, who’s most at risk, and how to safely reduce unnecessary drugs to improve health and quality of life.

Magnesium Supplements and Osteoporosis Medications: The 2-Hour Timing Rule You Can't Ignore

Keith Ashcroft
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January 16
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Magnesium supplements can block osteoporosis medications like Fosamax and Actonel from working. Learn the exact 2-hour timing rule to protect your bone density and avoid fractures.

Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Prescription Medications

Beata Staszkow
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January 3
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Learn the essential questions to ask your pharmacist about prescription medications to avoid errors, manage side effects, save money, and stay safe. Get practical advice backed by research and real-world examples.

Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks

Beata Staszkow
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December 20
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Antipsychotics can save lives, but they carry a hidden cardiac risk: QT prolongation. Learn which drugs pose the greatest danger, how heart medications amplify the risk, and what steps you can take to stay safe without stopping treatment.