The People's Perspective on Medicine
Surprising Gabapentin Side Effects
Doctors should be cautious about prescribing gabapentin off-label, because gabapentin side effects can be quite serious.
Probiotic Can Help Prevent C. Diff Due to Antibiotics
A gut-friendly probiotic yeast called S. boulardii can help you avoid diarrhea from C. diff due to antibiotics.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Side Effects & Complications
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) has been associated with muscle pain and weakness. It this because of the statin or are such symptoms coincidental?
Do Flonase and Nasacort Harm the Sense of Smell?
Steroid nasal sprays may reduce or damage the sense of smell or taste; in some cases, they do not recover.
Will Saffron Extract Help You Sleep Better?
Research shows that saffron extract from crocus stamens can ease insomnia and depression and slow the progress of macular degeneration.
Is Vitamin Deficiency at the Bottom of Burning Sensation?
A burning sensation in the feet or the tongue could be the result of inadequate vitamin B12 levels. Some drugs may contribute to reduced B12.
How To Stop Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Without Withdrawal Symptoms
Millions of people take antidepressants for anxiety, arthritis, depression, nerve pain or fibromyalgia. Are they told how to stop duloxetine?
Solve Spring Allergy Symptoms Safely!
Should you use antihistamines, steroid sprays or more natural approaches for spring allergy symptoms?
Can You Delay Alzheimer Disease with Drugs for Diabetes?
New research on brain tissue hints that drugs for diabetes may prevent genes relating to dementia from turning on. This could delay its development.
Can You Trust Your Drug Quality? Maybe Not!
The FDA has suspended most foreign inspections. Can you trust those companies to maintain drug quality?
Constipation | Will Miralax Cause Gas?
Constipation is a major problem in America. That is why Miralax is so popular. Does Miralax cause gas?
How Bad Is Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure) for the Brain?
Should people be concerned about low blood pressure? Can it lead to falls or dementia? Are there remedies for HYPOtension?
Mistakes in the Pharmacy Could be Deadly
Mistakes in the pharmacy are shockingly common. No other profession could get away with so many errors and remain respected. How can you protect yourself?
Should You Worry About the J&J Vaccine Pause?
Is there a good reason for the J&J vaccine pause or are the federal bureaucrats being overly cautious?
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Are Risky for People With Aorta Problems
People with previously weakened aortas must avoid fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It could be a matter of life and death.
You Have Likely Been the Victim of Diagnostic Mistakes
Diagnostic mistakes are common. They can lead to disability, death or unnecessary treatment. A new study reveals dramatic overdiagnosis.
Should You Report Drug Side Effects to the FDA?
Have you ever taken the time to report drug side effects to the FDA? You should! Most doctors are too busy and drug companies hate bad news.
Hydrochlorothiazide Side Effects: Skin Cancer and More!
Few health professionals think hydrochlorothiazide side effects are serious. But a Danish study links HCTZ with squamous cell skin cancer.
Type 2 Diabetes, Largely Preventable, Accounts for Many Pharma Ads
Do you pay attention to the side effects listed in pharma ads? Perhaps the companies should tell us how to prevent type 2 diabetes on TV.
Why Do Statins Remain Controversial?
The statin wars have been raging for decades. How can statins remain controversial after so many years? A doctor takes us to task on statins!
Will Testosterone Help Women Feel Strong and Sexy?
Will testosterone help women maintain a strong sex drive after menopause? It may benefit some women, but not others. Sex is complicated!
What’s the Best Way to Take Delayed Release Risedronate?
Delayed release risedronate for osteoporosis should be taken during breakfast or immediately afterwards to avoid digestive distress.
Do People With Low Thyroid Prefer Double Hormone Therapy?
When people have low thyroid hormone levels, they don't feel good. An old-fashioned treatment can often help.
Can Aspirin Help Protect You from COVID-19 Infection?
In Israel, researchers found that low-dose aspirin helps protect older individuals with cardiovascular conditions from catching COVID-19.
Can Statins Cause Transient Global Amnesia?
Statins remain controversial. Many think they are the best drugs in the pharmacy. Others maintain statins cause transient global amnesia.
Narcolepsy Drugs and Disturbing Side Effects
Do you ever fall asleep unexpectedly during the day? Ever been tested for narcolepsy? There are new narcolepsy drugs but they are pricey!
Show 1250: Antimicrobial Resistant Infections Could Be the Next Pandemic
Overuse of drugs, especially for food production, has led to antimicrobial resistant infections. These could become a huge challenge.
Will the Antidepressant Fluvoxamine Fight COVID-19?
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) has been marketed as an antidepressant since 1984. Why would this very old SSRI offer some promise against COVID-19?
Is Low Vitamin D a Risk for Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is surprisingly common. Popular drugs can pose a risk for atrial fibrillation. Low vitamin D levels may also be a factor.
How Safe and Effective Are Your Medicines? You Might Be Surprised!
Is your medicine safe and effective? How would you know? The FDA says a drug is "safe" even if it can cause cancer, heart attacks or death.
Zolpidem Has Different Dose for Women
The popular sleeping pill zolpidem has a lower recommended dose for women because they eliminate it from their bodies more slowly.
COVID-19 Vaccine May Give False Positive Mammograms
Vaccination may lead to swollen lymph nodes on the same side as the shot. Radiologists are learning to recognize such false positive mammograms.