Medicine, explained
Plain-language articles about medicines, side effects and interactions, written and checked by pharmacist Willem Buys. New articles every month.
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Is it a side effect? How to tell, and what to do next
Read articleWhy some new symptoms settle in the first week or two, which ones need a call to your doctor, and how to keep track in the meantime.
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Over-the-counter medicines that clash with chronic tablets
Read articlePainkillers, flu remedies and herbal products you can buy without a script can interfere with blood pressure, heart and blood-thinning medicines.
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Prescribing cascades: when a new pill treats an old pill’s side effect
Read articleHow medicine lists quietly grow over the years, and how a review can help you and your doctor simplify yours safely.
Got a question about your own medicines?
Articles explain the general picture. For your own medicines, start with a free 15-minute meet & greet with Willem.