MarleyDrug Medication and Supplements Guide - Page 2
DOAC Interactions with Other Medications: What You Need to Know
- Jan, 4 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 11 Comments
DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban are safer than warfarin but still carry serious interaction risks with common meds like amiodarone, NSAIDs, and St. John’s wort. Know the risks, check every new drug, and never assume it's safe.
Asthma Action Plans: How to Build Your Personalized Management Strategy
- Jan, 3 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 13 Comments
An asthma action plan is a personalized, color-coded guide that helps you manage asthma before it becomes an emergency. Learn how to build one with your doctor and use it every day to stay in control.
How to Coordinate Care Between OB/GYN and Psychiatrist for Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Jan, 1 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 13 Comments
Learn how OB/GYNs and psychiatrists work together to safely manage psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Evidence-based guidelines, safe drug choices, and practical steps for coordinated care.
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions
- Dec, 30 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 9 Comments
St. John’s Wort may help with mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, antidepressants, transplant drugs, and more. Learn which medications it interferes with and what to do instead.
Desloratadine vs Loratadine: Which Antihistamine Is Better for Allergy Relief?
- Dec, 29 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 11 Comments
Desloratadine and loratadine are both non-sedating antihistamines for allergies, but desloratadine is more potent, longer-lasting, and better for nasal congestion and kids over 1 year old. Learn the key differences in side effects and dosing.
Desloratadine vs Loratadine: Which Antihistamine Is Better for Allergies?
- Dec, 29 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 20 Comments
Desloratadine and loratadine are both non-sedating antihistamines for allergies, but desloratadine is more potent, longer-lasting, and better for severe symptoms. Learn how they compare in dosing, side effects, and real-world effectiveness.
Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Control Generic Drug Switching
- Dec, 28 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 14 Comments
State laws determine whether pharmacists must or can switch your brand-name prescription to a cheaper generic. These rules vary widely, affecting your costs, safety, and access to medication.
SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Benefits
- Dec, 27 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 11 Comments
Learn the real risks and benefits of taking SSRIs during pregnancy. Discover why staying on antidepressants may be safer than stopping them, which SSRIs are safest, and what experts recommend for pregnant women with depression.
How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Made Medications Harder to Get
- Dec, 26 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 9 Comments
COVID-19 caused widespread drug shortages and worsened the overdose crisis. Learn how supply chain failures, fentanyl-laced drugs, and unequal access to treatment shaped the pandemic's hidden health impact.
Statins and Diabetes: How Cholesterol Medication Can Raise Blood Sugar
- Dec, 25 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 15 Comments
Statins can slightly raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk in some people, especially those with prediabetes or obesity. But for most, the heart protection they offer far outweighs this small risk.