May 2025: What We Published on Medications and Wellness

This month we focused on practical, everyday choices: safer heartburn relief, smart breathing options during the albuterol shortage, natural pumpkin supplements, and real alternatives for itch relief. Each piece gives straight answers you can use now—no jargon, just clear guidance.

Nexium: what you need to know

Our Nexium article explains what esomeprazole treats, how it works, and common side effects you’ll likely notice. If you take Nexium for GERD or frequent heartburn, the write-up lists simple steps to reduce side effects—like timing doses around meals and watching for headaches or diarrhea. We also cover when to talk to your doctor: if symptoms persist, if you need long-term use, or if you notice troubling side effects like weight loss or severe stomach pain.

Quick takeaway: use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time your doctor recommends, and check interactions with blood thinners and some antibiotics.

Albuterol shortage: safe alternatives that doctors recommend

Shortage stress? Our emergency doctor’s guide breaks down viable inhaler swaps and how they compare dose-wise to albuterol. You’ll find clear alternatives, what to expect from each, and tips for emergency use—like how spacer devices help and when to head to urgent care. We stress confirming exact dosing with your prescriber rather than guessing based on brand names.

Quick takeaway: keep an up-to-date asthma action plan, refill early, and ask your clinician about temporary substitutes or different device types if your usual inhaler is unavailable.

Pumpkin dietary supplements got a full feature this month too. We explain why pumpkin seed oil and powder are popular: they deliver nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats with potential benefits for heart and prostate health and better sleep for some people. The piece gives shopping tips—watch for third-party testing, check ingredient lists, and avoid products with lots of fillers.

Quick takeaway: treat pumpkin supplements as a food-based boost, not a cure. Look for clear labeling and realistic serving advice.

Finally, our hydroxyzine alternatives article focuses on non-sedating options for chronic itch. Dermatologists shared practical choices: topical corticosteroids for short flares, calcineurin inhibitors for delicate skin areas, oral non-sedating antihistamines, and newer prescription options when standard therapy fails. We include simple home-care tips like cool compresses and fragrance-free moisturizers that really help between treatments.

Quick takeaway: if hydroxyzine makes you too sleepy or won’t work long-term, ask your dermatologist about targeted topicals or non-sedating oral meds instead of guessing at OTC mixes.

Want to read any article in full? Head to the site posts from May 2025 for detailed guides, dosing charts, and links to reliable sources. If you have a specific question about one of the topics, tell us which one and we’ll point you to the exact section or explain it in plain language.