Tag: drug interactions
MAOIs and OTC Cold Medicines: What You Must Know About Hypertensive Crisis and Serotonin Risks
MAOIs can cause life-threatening reactions when mixed with common OTC cold medicines. Learn which ingredients to avoid, how to recognize hypertensive crisis and serotonin syndrome, and what safe alternatives exist.
Antipsychotics and QT-Prolonging Drugs: What You Need to Know About Arrhythmia Risk
Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms-especially when mixed with other drugs. Learn which medications are riskiest, how to reduce danger, and what new monitoring tools are changing care.
Drug Interactions: Same Risk for Generic and Brand Medications
Generic and brand-name drugs have the same active ingredients and pose identical risks for drug interactions. Learn what really matters - and what doesn't - when choosing between them.