Author: Hamish Negi - Page 5
Most people with a sulfa allergy label can safely take common medications like hydrochlorothiazide and celecoxib. Learn the truth about sulfonamide cross-reactivity and how to avoid unnecessary drug restrictions.
Digoxin and amiodarone together can cause deadly toxicity. Learn why this interaction happens, who's at risk, and exactly how to prevent it with proven, step-by-step dosing strategies.
Microscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea with no visible signs during colonoscopy. Budesonide is the most effective treatment, offering 75-85% remission rates with fewer side effects than other steroids. Learn how it works, why relapses happen, and what alternatives exist.
Learn the right timing between iron-rich meals and thyroid medication to avoid absorption problems. Discover how to take levothyroxine safely with iron supplements and food, and what to do if you're struggling with timing.
Cushing’s syndrome is caused by excess cortisol and often requires surgery to remove the tumor behind the overproduction. Learn how transsphenoidal and adrenal surgeries work, success rates, recovery, and why choosing the right center matters.
Aged cheeses and processed meats contain tyramine, which can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes when taken with MAOI antidepressants. Learn which foods to avoid, what’s safe, and how to stay protected.
Antimalarial drugs like hydroxychloroquine and artemether-lumefantrine can dangerously prolong the QT interval and interact with liver enzymes, raising the risk of fatal heart rhythms. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to stay safe.
H2 blockers like famotidine can reduce stomach acid enough to stop antivirals and antifungals from working. Learn which drugs are affected, how to avoid dangerous interactions, and what to do if you're already taking them together.
Medications can cause sudden hunger or loss of appetite due to how they affect brain chemicals like serotonin and ghrelin. Learn why this happens, which drugs are most likely to cause it, and practical, science-backed ways to manage it without stopping your treatment.
Learn when to use OTC diarrhea meds like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol - and when they could be dangerous. Get clear guidelines on dosing, side effects, and red flags that mean it's time to see a doctor.