Tag: medication safety

Off-Label Drug Use: Why Doctors Prescribe Medications Beyond Approved Uses

Off-Label Drug Use: Why Doctors Prescribe Medications Beyond Approved Uses

Off-label drug use is legal and common, especially in pediatrics, oncology, and psychiatry. Learn why doctors prescribe medications beyond FDA-approved uses, the risks involved, and how insurance and evidence shape these decisions.

Ethan Kingsworth 16.01.2026
Drug Interactions: How Food, Supplements, and Medications Can Clash

Drug Interactions: How Food, Supplements, and Medications Can Clash

Drug interactions between food, supplements, and medications can be dangerous-even deadly. Learn how grapefruit, St. John’s wort, and leafy greens affect common prescriptions and what you can do to stay safe.

Ethan Kingsworth 31.12.2025
CYP450 Interactions: Grapefruit, Warfarin, and SSRIs - What You Need to Know

CYP450 Interactions: Grapefruit, Warfarin, and SSRIs - What You Need to Know

Grapefruit can dangerously boost levels of warfarin and some SSRIs by blocking CYP450 enzymes. Learn who’s at risk, which meds are affected, and what to do to stay safe.

Ethan Kingsworth 14.12.2025