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Medication Safety Statistics: What Patients Need to Know About Risks and How to Protect Themselves
Medication errors harm over 1.5 million Americans yearly. Learn the most dangerous drugs, where mistakes happen, and how to protect yourself from deadly mistakes - even when you follow the rules.
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ACE inhibitors and ARBs are both used for high blood pressure and kidney protection, but combining them increases serious risks like hyperkalemia and kidney failure without added benefits. Learn why doctors avoid this mix and what to do instead.
Published ON: 2 DecMixing alcohol with sleep medications like Ambien or Lunesta can cause deadly sedation, slowed breathing, memory loss, and sleep-driving. No amount is safe. Learn the risks, the science, and what to do instead.
Published ON: 9 DecStatin-induced muscle pain isn't always harmless. Myalgia is common, but myositis and immune-mediated myopathy can cause lasting damage. Learn the signs, when to test, and what to do next.
Published ON: 8 DecLearn how to return to work with chronic pain using practical, legal accommodations. Discover low-cost adjustments, how to request them, and what to do if your employer says no.
Published ON: 15 DecUpdated 2025 guidelines on using metformin and SGLT2 inhibitors safely in chronic kidney disease. Learn correct eGFR dosing thresholds, safety risks, combination therapy benefits, and what to do if your kidney function declines.
Published ON: 12 Dec