OnMen Pharma Guide onmen.ca - Page 3
3 December 2025
MedlinePlus Drug Information: Consumer-Friendly Safety Summaries
MedlinePlus Drug Information offers free, trustworthy, plain-language safety summaries for prescription and over-the-counter medications, backed by the U.S. government. Learn how to use it to understand your drugs, avoid side effects, and talk smarter with your doctor.
2 December 2025
High Cholesterol: What You Need to Know About Hypercholesterolemia
High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a silent threat affecting nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Learn what causes it, how to test for it, and what actually works to lower it-whether you have a genetic form or lifestyle-driven high cholesterol.
1 December 2025
DPP-4 Inhibitors: Understanding the Pancreatitis Risk and Other Serious Side Effects
DPP-4 inhibitors help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but carry a rare but serious risk of acute pancreatitis. Learn the symptoms, real-world data, and who should avoid these drugs.
1 December 2025
How to Safely Dispose of Expired Pediatric Medications
Expired pediatric medications can be dangerous-even deadly-for children. Learn why they’re risky, which ones are most dangerous, and how to safely dispose of them to protect your family.
1 December 2025
How to Identify Counterfeit Medication Packaging and Seals
Learn how to spot fake medication packaging and seals with simple visual checks, UV tests, QR scans, and expert tips. Protect yourself from dangerous counterfeit drugs that look real but can harm you.
1 December 2025
Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea: How BMI Directly Impacts CPAP Pressure Needs
BMI directly affects how much pressure your CPAP machine needs to treat sleep apnea. Losing even 10% of your body weight can significantly reduce your AHI and lower CPAP pressure-sometimes eliminating the need for it entirely.
29 November 2025
PSA Screening Controversies: Why Shared Decision-Making Matters for Prostate Cancer
PSA screening for prostate cancer saves some lives but causes widespread overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment. Shared decision-making ensures men understand the risks and benefits before testing.
28 November 2025
Weight Loss for NAFLD: Diet, Exercise, and Medication Options
Weight loss is the most effective treatment for MASH (fatty liver disease). Learn how diet, exercise, and the new FDA-approved drug semaglutide can reverse liver damage and improve metabolic health.
27 November 2025
Opioids and Liver Disease: How Impaired Liver Function Changes Pain Medication Risks
Opioids can become dangerously toxic in liver disease due to impaired metabolism. Learn how liver damage alters drug processing, which opioids are riskiest, and how to adjust doses safely to avoid overdose and worsening liver damage.
26 November 2025
Calcium, Iron, and Mineral Interactions with Medications: What You Need to Know
Calcium and iron supplements can block antibiotics, thyroid meds, and heartburn drugs from working. Learn how to time them right to avoid dangerous interactions and keep your treatments effective.
