MarleyDrug Medication and Supplements Guide - Page 2
Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger
- Jan, 18 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 9 Comments
SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by reducing serotonin in platelets, impairing clotting. Paroxetine poses the highest risk; sertraline is safer. Know your signs, avoid NSAIDs, and talk to your doctor before surgery.
Anticholinergics: How These Common Medications Affect Memory and Cause Dry Mouth
- Jan, 17 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 13 Comments
Anticholinergics like oxybutynin and diphenhydramine can cause memory loss, brain shrinkage, and severe dry mouth - especially in older adults. Learn which drugs are riskiest, safer alternatives, and how to protect your brain.
Opioid Therapy: When It’s Right and When It’s Dangerous
- Jan, 16 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 12 Comments
Opioid therapy can help with severe pain but carries serious risks of dependence and overdose. Learn when it’s appropriate, who’s most at risk, and how to use it safely under current medical guidelines.
Lupus Arthritis and Hydroxychloroquine: How This Medication Reduces Joint Inflammation and Protects Against Flares
- Jan, 13 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 8 Comments
Hydroxychloroquine is the cornerstone treatment for lupus arthritis, reducing joint inflammation, preventing flares, and protecting against heart disease and organ damage-with fewer side effects than steroids or biologics.
Bell’s Palsy: How Corticosteroids Help Restore Facial Nerve Function
- Jan, 11 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 8 Comments
Bell’s palsy causes sudden facial paralysis, but corticosteroids like prednisone can significantly improve recovery if taken within 48 hours. Learn how this simple treatment works, why timing matters, and what alternatives don’t.
Crossover Trial Design: How Bioequivalence Studies Are Structured
- Jan, 10 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 10 Comments
Crossover trial design is the gold standard for bioequivalence studies, using each participant as their own control to compare generic and brand-name drugs efficiently. Learn how it works, why washout periods matter, and when replicate designs are needed.
How Insurers Save Millions on Generic Drugs Through Bulk Buying and Tendering
- Jan, 9 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 14 Comments
Insurers save billions on generic drugs through bulk buying and tendering-secret bidding systems that cut prices by up to 90%. But hidden fees and opaque pricing often leave patients paying more than necessary.
Treatment-Resistant Depression: Augmentation and Advanced Therapies That Actually Work
- Jan, 8 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 8 Comments
When standard antidepressants fail, treatment-resistant depression requires advanced strategies like aripiprazole, esketamine, rTMS, and psychotherapy. Learn what actually works based on clinical evidence.
Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults: How Common Medications Affect Memory and Thinking
- Jan, 7 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 9 Comments
Common medications for allergies, bladder issues, and sleep may increase dementia risk in older adults. Learn how anticholinergic burden affects memory, which drugs to watch for, and what to do next.
Pediatric Dosing: Weight-Based Calculations and Double-Checks for Medication Safety
- Jan, 5 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 9 Comments
Weight-based pediatric dosing is the gold standard for medication safety in children. Learn how to calculate doses correctly, why double-checks save lives, and how to avoid the most common errors that lead to harm.