MarleyDrug Medication and Supplements Guide - Page 2
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
- 13 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.
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
- 14 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.