Clinical trials show what side effects a drug might cause under ideal conditions. Real-world data shows what actually happens when millions take it. Understanding both is key to knowing your true risk.
The FDA inspects over 13,000 manufacturing sites annually to ensure drugs, devices, and food meet safety standards. Learn how inspections work, what causes failures, and how to prepare for them.
The FDA's 2025 update to biosimilar approval rules removes unnecessary clinical trials, making cheaper biologic alternatives faster and easier to bring to market. Learn how biosimilars are reviewed, why they're different from generics, and what this means for patients.
Idiosyncratic drug reactions are rare, unpredictable side effects that can cause severe organ damage or death. Learn what causes them, how they’re diagnosed, and why they’re so hard to prevent - with real data from clinical studies and patient experiences.
Combining NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen with blood thinners can cause life-threatening bleeding. Learn the risks, safer alternatives, and what to do if you're already taking both.
Generic drugs are not cheap imitations - they're FDA-approved equivalents of brand-name medications with the same active ingredients and effectiveness. Learn the truth behind the myths and why generics save billions without sacrificing safety.
Kava combined with sedative medications can cause dangerous liver damage and excessive sedation. Learn the risks, signs of toxicity, and safer alternatives for anxiety and sleep.
Medication errors at home are common and often preventable. Learn the top mistakes people make with pills and liquids, and how to avoid them - especially for kids and seniors. Simple steps can save lives.
Calcium-fortified juices can block absorption of key medications like levothyroxine, ciprofloxacin, and doxycycline. Learn which drugs are affected, how long to wait, and what to do to avoid dangerous interactions.
Mixing antihistamines and alcohol can dangerously increase drowsiness, impair coordination, and raise the risk of accidents. Learn why even "non-drowsy" allergy meds aren't safe with alcohol-and what to use instead.