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4 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Taking Blood Pressure Medication, According to a Pharmacist

November 18, 2022

Dr. Katlyn Holt, an assistant lecturer in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, explains how pharmacists can make sure your medications are effective and reduce the risk of side effects.

4 Common Medications That Spike Your Heart Attack Risk, According to a Pharmacist

November 17, 2022

Dr. Katlyn Holt, an assistant lecturer in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, talks about popular medications that could threaten your heart health.

A Pharmacist Explains Exactly What Taking Adderall Does to Your Brain

October 31, 2022

Dr. Aaron Lengel, a licensed pharmacist and assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, discusses how the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication works by changing the chemistry of your brain.

4 Common Medications That Spike Your Risk of Falling, Pharmacists Say

September 16, 2022

Mary Cait Smith, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at UTMC, talks about four medications that spike your risk of falling and how to stay safe if you take them.

If You Can See This, Your Stroke Risk Skyrockets, Study Says

December 6, 2021

Dr. Gretchen Tietjen, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Neurology, discusses how young and otherwise healthy individuals can still be at high risk of migraine-related stroke.

If You Notice This After Taking Benadryl, Call Your Doctor

September 29, 2021

Mitchell Howard, PharmD, clinical assistant professor in the UToledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, discusses signs that you’ve taken too much Benadryl.