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Quick, readable summaries for common medications: what they're for, how they work, key interactions, and what to ask your pharmacist. For full analysis and personalized checks, use the app.
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory for pain, fever, and inflammation. Common interactions with blood thinners and blood pressure medications.
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Paracetamol / Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A first-line pain and fever reducer. Safer for stomach than NSAIDs — but liver-sensitive. Watch combination products.
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Metformin (Glucophage)
The most prescribed type 2 diabetes medication. Well-tolerated long-term. Key considerations around kidney function and alcohol.
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Aspirin
Low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular protection; high-dose for pain. Significant interactions with other blood thinners and NSAIDs.
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Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
A widely prescribed statin for lowering LDL cholesterol. Grapefruit interactions and muscle side effects to know about.
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Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
A first-line ACE inhibitor for blood pressure and heart failure. Famous for its dry cough. Key interactions with potassium and NSAIDs.
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Warfarin (Coumadin)
Long-established blood thinner with INR monitoring. Extensive drug, food, and supplement interactions to manage.
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Sertraline (Zoloft)
Common SSRI for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. Key interactions with NSAIDs and other serotonergic drugs.
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Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Highly effective for reflux and ulcers. Clopidogrel interaction and long-term-use considerations worth knowing.
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Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Once-daily calcium channel blocker for blood pressure. Ankle swelling is the #1 reason people switch. Watch simvastatin dose.
Read → Losartan (Cozaar)
ARB alternative to ACE inhibitors — no cough. Key interactions with potassium and NSAIDs.
Read →Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Thyroid hormone replacement. Timing-sensitive: take on empty stomach. Many drug and food interactions.
Read →Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Common penicillin antibiotic. When to take with food, allergy cross-reactivity, and antibiotic resistance.
Read →Gabapentin (Neurontin)
For neuropathic pain, seizures, and restless legs. Dose adjustment for kidneys. Tapering required.
Read →Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol)
Controls heart rate and blood pressure. Never stop abruptly. Key interactions with calcium channel blockers.
Read →Prednisone
Powerful anti-inflammatory. Short courses vs long-term risks. Tapering essentials and side effects.
Read →Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Long-acting SSRI for depression, anxiety, OCD. Long half-life means easier discontinuation.
Read →Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Thiazide diuretic for blood pressure. Sun sensitivity, electrolyte monitoring, and gout risk.
Read →Pantoprazole (Protonix)
PPI alternative to omeprazole. Preferred with clopidogrel. Same long-term considerations.
Read →Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Most potent statin. No grapefruit concern. Lower muscle side effect risk than simvastatin.
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