Category: Medication Management
Ask These Questions About Your Heart Failure Medications
Staying informed about your heart failure medications can improve your quality of life. Learn the key questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist to ensure you’re taking the right steps for your health.
Antibiotic Resistance: Addressing a Growing Challenge
Antibiotics are powerful medicines that help us counter infections caused by bacteria. However, the effectiveness of these lifesaving drugs is at risk due to antibiotic resistance.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Heart Failure Medicine
Remembering to take your medications is important. Learn what else can you do to get the most out of your heart failure medicines.
GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetes: Can They Also Be Used for Weight Loss?
In recent months, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs have been in the news, as people who don’t have diabetes use them to help shed pounds. But what are GLP-1 agonists, and are they safe for weight loss?
The Pros and Cons of Daily Aspirin
You may think taking a daily aspirin may help lower the risk of heart attacks, but a recent clinical study may change your perception of aspirin’s usage. Know the risks and speak with your provider to better understand if aspirin should be part of your daily routine.
Penicillin Allergy? Here Are the Signs to Know
When you were a kid, you may have been told you were allergic to penicillin. For decades, doctors commonly diagnosed allergies to penicillin —and told many people to avoid it. But the reality is that many people told they were allergic to penicillin don’t have an allergy. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 percent of Americans have been told they have the allergy, but less than one percent is allergic. How can you tell if you have a true penicillin allergy? You’ll need a test for an accurate diagnosis.
Safe Medication Disposal
If you have old or unused medication, you may be tempted to flush your pills down the toilet or throw the bottles in the trash. But disposing of or storing medications in an unsafe manner can have serious effects.
Are Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Medications Right for You?
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, your primary care provider may recommend you take statin medications. What are they and how do they work?
How to Know if You’re Having an Allergic Reaction to Antibiotics
You’re under the weather with a bacterial infection. To get you back to feeling your best, your doctor prescribed an antibiotic. But now that you’ve started taking it, you’re experiencing other symptoms. How can you tell if it’s an allergic reaction to antibiotics?
All About Nebulizers
Ready to manage your COPD from the convenience of your own home? If the answer is “yes,” then it’s time to learn about nebulizers.