Special Cautions

Important medication considerations for specific age groups and vulnerable populations. Our articles focus on seniors, children, teenagers and prescription drug misuse.

Chidren's Medicine and Recommended Dosages

Children need different medication doses than adults because their bodies process drugs differently based on water content, liver and kidney function.

Dangers of Teenagers Abusing the Home Medicine Cabinet

Teenagers are abusing prescription drugs from home medicine cabinets at alarming rates, putting themselves at serious risk.

Medication Effects on Women

Women often experience stronger side effects and different drug reactions than men due to body composition and metabolism differences.

Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction

How prescription and over-the-counter drugs are being misused by both adults and teenagers, and what health risks come with abuse.

Seniors: Developing a Medication Schedule

Help seniors stay on top of multiple medications with a simple schedule and practical tools to prevent missed doses.

The Biggest Medicine Cabinet Mistakes

Common medicine cabinet mistakes put your family at risk, from forgetting to lock up to keeping expired medicines.

Top Ten Myths About Medicine Cabinet Drugs

Common medicine cabinet myths can harm your health, so here are the facts about dosing, pill sizes, and safe drug use.