Author: Cillian Osterfield
- Jan 7, 2026
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Over-the-Counter Medication Safety: Hidden Ingredients and Interactions You Can't Afford to Ignore
Many over-the-counter supplements contain hidden, dangerous drugs not listed on the label. Learn how to spot contaminated products, avoid deadly interactions, and protect your health from unregulated ingredients.
- Jan 6, 2026
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Antibiotic Interactions with Birth Control Pills: What’s Actually Proven
Only rifampin has been proven to reduce birth control pill effectiveness. Most antibiotics, including amoxicillin and doxycycline, do not interfere. Learn the facts behind the myths and what you really need to do.
- Jan 5, 2026
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Melanoma: Early Detection and Immunotherapy Treatment
Melanoma is deadly when caught late but nearly 100% curable if found early. Learn how AI, wearable tech, and immunotherapy are changing survival rates-and what you need to do now.
- Jan 4, 2026
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Switching from Brand to Generic Drugs: What You Need to Know
Switching from brand to generic drugs saves money, but not everyone has the same experience. Learn when it’s safe, when to be cautious, and what to do if you feel worse after the switch.
- Jan 3, 2026
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Informed Decision-Making: Choosing Between Generic and Brand Medications
Learn how to choose between generic and brand-name medications safely and affordably. Discover when generics work just as well, when to stick with brand, and how to avoid common pitfalls that affect adherence and health outcomes.
- Jan 2, 2026
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Doses for Better Absorption
Learn how coffee interferes with levothyroxine absorption and why waiting 60 minutes after taking your thyroid medication can make a huge difference in your energy, mood, and overall health.
- Jan 1, 2026
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Microscopic Colitis: Understanding Chronic Diarrhea and Why Budesonide Is the First-Line Treatment
Microscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea with no visible signs on colonoscopy. Budesonide is the most effective treatment, offering 80% remission rates with minimal side effects compared to older steroids.
- Dec 31, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
How to Follow Professional Society Safety Updates on Medications
Learn how to track critical medication safety updates from ISMP, FDA, ASHP, and WHO. Stop missing life-saving alerts and start building a system that keeps patients safe.
- Dec 30, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Dechallenge and Rechallenge in Drug Side Effects: How Doctors Confirm If a Medication Caused an Adverse Reaction
Dechallenge and rechallenge are clinical methods used to confirm if a drug caused an adverse reaction. Stopping the drug (dechallenge) and, if safe, restarting it (rechallenge) provide the strongest evidence of causality in pharmacovigilance.
- Dec 29, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
How to Set Achievable Adherence Goals and Track Progress for Medication Compliance
Learn how to set realistic, personalized medication adherence goals using the B-SMART framework and simple tracking methods that actually work in real life - no apps required.
