Author: Olivia AHOUANGAN

Fiber Supplements and Medication Absorption: How to Separate Doses

Fiber supplements can block absorption of key medications like levothyroxine, metformin, and lithium. Learn how to safely time your doses-2 to 4 hours apart-to protect your health without giving up fiber's benefits.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 27 2025 Read More

Chronic Opioid-Induced Nausea: Diet, Hydration, and Medication Options That Actually Work

Chronic opioid-induced nausea affects up to one-third of long-term users. Learn proven diet, hydration, and medication strategies-including ginger, opioid rotation, and low-dose naltrexone-that actually reduce nausea without sacrificing pain relief.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 24 2025 Read More

Peripheral Artery Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) narrows arteries in the legs, causing pain, poor healing, and high risk of heart attack. Learn the symptoms, how it's diagnosed with ABI testing, and proven treatments including walking, quitting smoking, and medication.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 22 2025 Read More

Bedtime vs Morning Dosing: How Timing Reduces Daytime Side Effects of Blood Pressure Medications

Changing when you take your blood pressure pill-morning vs bedtime-can reduce dizziness, fatigue, and bathroom trips during the day. Learn which patients benefit most and how to switch safely.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 21 2025 Read More

Lithium Carbonate Generics: Serum Level Considerations for Safe and Effective Treatment

Lithium carbonate generics require careful serum level monitoring due to their narrow therapeutic index. Even small differences between brands can lead to toxicity or treatment failure in bipolar disorder. Learn how to manage dosing, testing, and switching safely.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 19 2025 Read More

Adverse Event Reporting: What Pharmacists Must Know About Generic Medication Safety

Pharmacists play a critical role in spotting and reporting adverse reactions to generic medications. Learn why their reports matter, how to report correctly, and how this simple step protects public health.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 18 2025 Read More

Unexpected Side Effects from Generic Medications: When to Seek Help

Generic medications save money but can cause unexpected side effects due to differences in inactive ingredients. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk and when to seek medical help if you feel worse after a switch.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 15 2025 Read More

Metronidazole Neuropathy: Recognizing Numbness and Tingling Early to Prevent Permanent Damage

Metronidazole can cause numbness and tingling in the hands and feet due to nerve damage, especially after prolonged use. Recognizing these symptoms early and stopping the drug can prevent permanent injury.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 15 2025 Read More

Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin

Gabapentin and pregabalin are first-line treatments for neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage. Learn how they work, their differences in effectiveness, side effects, cost, and which one may be right for you.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 10 2025 Read More

Hyperacusis: Understanding Sound Sensitivity and How Desensitization Therapy Works

Hyperacusis causes everyday sounds to feel painfully loud. Desensitization therapy retrains the brain to tolerate noise without medication or ear protection. Learn how it works, who benefits, and what to expect.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 8 2025 Read More