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Show 1315: Are We Medicating Normal Emotions? (Archive)

A psychiatrist and a patient each describes her perspective on the dangers of medicating normal emotions with psychotropic drugs.

Joe Graedon - January 1, 2024

Do Doctors Know How to Help Patients Stop Medications?

Joe Graedon - December 18, 2023

Deprescribing: Can You Ever Stop Taking So Many Pills?

Terry Graedon - December 4, 2023

Multiple Strategies May Be Needed to Get Off Nexium

Joe Graedon - November 22, 2023

New Concerns About Gabapentin and Pregabalin (Lyrica) for Nerve Pain

Terry Graedon - October 5, 2023

How to Sleep During Anxious Times

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Joe Graedon - September 18, 2023

The Love-Hate Relationship with Anti-Anxiety Benzos

Millions of people rely upon anti-anxiety benzos to calm their nerves and put them to sleep. What are the pros and cons of benzodiazepines?

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Terry Graedon - September 10, 2023

Multiple Strategies Are Needed for Stopping Heartburn Drugs without Pain

Stopping heartburn drugs like Nexium can lead to rebound acid. Gradually tapering the dose along with natural approaches help.