Blog

Many patients taking prescription painkillers get can become addicted to the medication. . Some may switch to heroin and can die of an overdose. The issue of overdosing drugs is so wide that the FDA has mandated black-box warning labels about the risk of abuse. But at the same time, these drugs are beneficial to…

“Off Label prescribing is when your doctor prescribes a drug for a condition but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed and approved that medicine to treat a different health issue.” Off-label prescription drug usage is very common and legal in the U.S. Despite the prominence of off-label drug use, most of the…

Pets are part of the family and when they get sick, it not only takes a toll on emotions but on finances as well. Being a pet parent, you always want to keep your pets happy and healthy. However, keeping your pet healthy can get very expensive for you in terms of medical care. The…

A recent study in the US reveals that more than half of the patients get extra painkillers prescribed to them and then share them with others. More often than not these opioid medications land in the wrong hands. A study was done on 1,000 adults who were prescribed painkillers such as OxyContin or Vicodin. This…

Prescription Drug overdose refers to consuming drug in a larger quantity than recommended by your doctor.  Drug overdosing can increase the chances of drug abuse which could lead to major side-effects and even death. Drug Overdose Reasons Drug overdoses can be accidental or intentional. However, some people are more sensitive to certain drugs, which can…

Many people have a habit of saving prescription medicines in order to save some money, but saving old medications can be risky. In order to save money, you should opt for free Rx card download from the internet. A prescription discount card can help you save up to 85% on your medication, so that you…

Who wouldn’t love eggs? They are one of the easiest options for breakfast. Whether it’s boiled, par-boiled, and scrambled; you can use this versatile food into any dish. Eggs can be a great addition to your diet because of their health benefits.  If you haven’t already added eggs into your daily diet, it is time…

A drug interaction is a situation in which a substance (usually another drug) affects the working of a prescription drug. The effect of mixing drugs, supplements, or alcohol can be very dangerous. It can also decrease the effectiveness of medication. What can affect the effectiveness of your medicine? Your age, sex, body weight, health conditions,…

Chemotherapy is considered one of the most effective treatments for cancer.  It’s a treatment, designed to slow or stop the growth of rapidly dividing cancer cells in the body with the help of anti-cancer drugs. A wide range of drugs is used for the success of chemotherapy. However, the effectiveness of treatment depends to some…

Every year Americans spend billions of dollars on Over-The-Counter medications to treat everything from headaches to allergies. These drugs are safe and offer immediate relief, but they can be dangerous if misused or mixed with other medicines. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are those drugs that you can buy from a pharmacy without a doctors’ prescription. These…