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Article imageTerry Graedon - July 14, 2025
Article imageJoe Graedon - July 14, 2025
Article imageJoe Graedon - July 14, 2025

Mad MD Maintains HCTZ is SAFE! Ignores Low Sodium or Potassium!

Diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide are considered super safe. But they can lead to low sodium, potassium and magnesium. Beware hot weather!

Joe Graedon - July 14, 2025

Can You Prevent Blisters Safely with Aluminum Antiperspirant?

Joe Graedon - July 10, 2025

Were “Dry” Powder Asthma and COPD Inhalers a Big OOPS?

Joe Graedon - July 7, 2025

Mercury in OTC Medicine: Why Did the FDA Ban Mercurochrome and Merthiolate?

Terry Graedon - July 7, 2025

Antidepressant Sertraline Withdrawal Feels Like Circles of Hell

Joe Graedon - July 3, 2025

Do Antidepressants and Anti-Anxiety Drugs Cause Sweating and Insomnia?

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Joe Graedon - July 3, 2025

Deprescribing: Can You Ever Stop Taking So Many Pills?

If people take lots of pills they may start experiencing drug side effects. Getting off the med merry-go-round has a new name: deprescribing.

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Joe Graedon - June 30, 2025

Why Won’t MDs and Pharmacists Believe You When Generic Drugs Fail?

I recently had the honor to participate in a webinar about when generic drugs fail. It is with David Light and Katherine Eban. Please watch!