Tag: medication
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.
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.
Weight-Loss Medications and Bariatric Surgery: What You Need to Know
The hype about newer weight-loss medications is everywhere. Should you take them? Can they help you lose even more weight following bariatric surgery?
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.
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.
What to Do If You Miss a Birth Control Pill
You’re taking birth control pills, but one night you forget. What happens next? First, don’t panic. Here’s what to do if you miss a birth control pill.
5 Ways to Manage Your COPD Medications Better
Taking your COPD medications as prescribed is important, especially since they can help manage your disease and maintain your quality of life. Here are five ways to manage your COPD medications better.
How to Be Prepared for Your Next Appointment
Knowing how to prepare for your next medical appointment can save you time and money—and make you healthier in the long run. It is important to know what to bring with you and think about what questions to ask. Being prepared is a first step to better health.