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This document answers pharmacist related questions about medications. Topics cover medicines storage, expiration date on prescription medication, prescription medicine dosage, and more.... Details >
The three main types of drug interactions include drugs with food and beverages, drugs with dietary supplements, and drugs with other drugs. This document provides tips on how to avoid harmful drug in... Details >
Prescription drug advertisements can provide useful information for consumers to work with their health care providers to make wise decisions about treatment. Learn about correct and incorrect version... Details >
FDA BeSafeRx is a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of buying prescription medicines from fake online pharmacies.This site offers tips on identifying these pharmacies, as well as res... Details >
If you have questions or concerns about your experience at a pharmacy or with a pharmacist, contact your state board of pharmacy for assistance. Contact information for each board is available in the ... Details >
While medications can help keep you healthy, they also can cause serious problems when used incorrectly. A large percentage of adults are taking too many medications, not taking their medications prop... Details >
For older adults and people with disabilities, medications and herbal remedies/alternative medicine can be a double-edged sword. When not used appropriately, medications can have devastating consequen... Details >
Consumer Reports Health Best Buy Drugs™ is a public education project of Consumers Union. It will help you talk to your doctor about prescription drugs, and find the most effective and safe drugs that... Details >
Consumer Updates from the FDA are timely articles that cover product approvals, safety warnings, and other health information. The latest updates on FDA-regulated drugs featured on this page are also ... Details >
The food you eat can affect how your medicine works. Learn about the interaction between Coumadin and vitamin K.... Details >
Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health
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