PharmaRight: Your Guide to Medication and Supplements - Page 3

Ashwagandha may seem like a harmless stress remedy, but for people on thyroid medication, it can cause dangerous over-replacement. Learn why experts warn against combining this supplement with levothyroxine and what to do instead.

Biologic DMARDs have transformed rheumatoid arthritis treatment, offering real remission for many patients. Learn how these targeted therapies work, which ones are most effective, and what to expect in terms of results, costs, and side effects.

Bipolar depression and unipolar depression look similar but require completely different treatments. Misdiagnosis can lead to dangerous side effects. Learn the key signs, diagnostic tools, and treatment differences that matter.

AREDS2 vitamins are proven to slow vision loss in intermediate and late-stage AMD, but only for specific patients. Learn who should take them, what the latest research says, and why they don't work for early AMD or prevention.

Learn how to safely check and clean your medicine cabinet for expired drugs with a simple, step-by-step checklist. Protect your family from risks like poisoning, misuse, and antibiotic resistance.

Keeping an accurate medication list prevents dangerous drug interactions and saves lives. Learn what to include, how to update it, and which tools actually work - from paper lists to apps and EHRs.

Fungal skin infections like Candida and ringworm affect 1 in 5 people worldwide. Learn how to tell them apart, what treatments actually work, why they come back, and how to prevent them.

Rhabdomyolysis from statins is rare but deadly. Learn the signs, risk factors, and what to do if you experience muscle pain, dark urine, or weakness while on cholesterol-lowering meds.

Health systems are tackling severe staffing shortages with flexible scheduling, AI tools, virtual nursing, community partnerships, and financial incentives. Learn what’s working - and what’s not - in today’s crisis.

Learn how naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, recognize the signs of overdose, and store naloxone safely for quick access. Essential info for anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who does.