MarleyDrug Medication and Supplements Guide - Page 2
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
- 13 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.
How to Build a Daily Medication Routine You Can Actually Stick To
- Dec, 24 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 11 Comments
Learn how to build a daily medication routine that actually works-with simple, proven strategies like pairing pills with daily habits, using pill organizers, and setting smart reminders to stay on track.
Narcolepsy: Understanding Daytime Sleepiness and Stimulant Treatment Options
- Dec, 23 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 10 Comments
Narcolepsy causes uncontrollable daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Stimulants like modafinil and armodafinil are first-line treatments to improve alertness. Learn how they work, their side effects, and what newer options are emerging.
How to Separate Household Chemicals from Medication Storage for Safety
- Dec, 21 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 13 Comments
Keep medicines and household chemicals separate to prevent poisoning and maintain effectiveness. Learn how to create safe storage zones for meds and cleaners in your home.