Do Flu Shots Protect You from Alzheimer Disease as Well as Influenza?
Several studies suggest that flu shots protect older adults from dementia as well as from infection. Regular immunizations seem to work best.
A Generic Drug Scandal That Amazed Even Us!
Learn about an almost unbelievable generic drug scandal that the FDA has pretty much ignored. You may wonder about your generic drug quality!
Horse Pills Make Her Gag: How to Swallow Big Pills
If some pills get stuck in the throat they can cause serious damage. A reader describes esophagitis after doxy! How do you swallow big pills?
A Lawyer Loves Halcion for Sleep! What Are the Downsides?
Sleeping pills are still big business. Everyone wants a good night's sleep. A reader insists that Halcion for sleep is the answer to insomnia.
Surprising Ketamine Side Effects and Anti-Suicide Benefits
Ketamine has been controversial for decades. This anesthetic is now used to treat depression. What about chronic pain? Does it have a role?
Are You An Activated Patient? Engage Now!
Why are doctors firing patients? Some won't see patients unless they take meds like statins. Can an activated patient refuse to take a drug?
Will Stopping an Antiperspirant Cause Bad Rebound Body Odor?
Antiperspirants change the bacterial balance of your armpit...and not in a good way. If you stop, rebound body odor can be bothersome.
Ibuprofen and High Blood Pressure: A Dangerous Reaction!
Do you ever have aches and pains? Almost everyone does. Do you reach for an OTC pain reliever? There is a link between ibuprofen and high blood pressure.
What’s Up with Paxlovid COVID Rebound Infection?
What do you know about Paxlovid COVID rebound? What should you do if you experience COVID symptoms after taking Paxlovid? Here's an update!
Coping with Anxiety During Really Stressful Times
Are you feeling anxious? There's good reason given the headlines of late. How are you coping with anxiety? Are you taking anti-anxiety drugs?
Warning–Don’t Use Bleach to Treat Athlete’s Foot
Not every home remedy we get is good or safe. Advice to use bleach on athlete's foot shouldn't be followed. But lots of people disagree. Why?
New Analysis Disputes Dogma that All Seniors Need Statins
Patients following recommendations from the American College of Cardiology need statins as they get older. That's most men over 64!
Could Coronavirus Drug Shortages Make It Hard to Get Your Rx?
80 percent of the active ingredients in our medications come from abroad. As a result, there are coronavirus drug shortages. Will they affect your health?
Excessive Sweating Might Be Caused by Overactive Thyroid
Excessive perspiration, hyperhidrosis, can cause a lot of suffering. When it is caused by hyperthyroidism, the cause should be addressed.
How Could Heartburn Drug Help Plantar Warts?
Although the research is not promising, many readers report that taking cimetidine (Tagamet) can help plantar warts go away. Medical supervision advised!
Generic Sertraline (Zoloft) Problems Lead To Anxiety and Panic
Many readers report problems with some generic sertraline products to treat depression. What has happened to Greenstone’s authorized generic?
Can Your Medicines Cause Insomnia?
Hundreds of medicines cause insomnia. Statins like simvastatin may do it. So can corticosteroids and the BP drug amlodipine. Were you warned?
NasalCrom (Cromolyn Sodium) Is Surprisingly Helpful for Allergies
Are you sneezing, sniffling and congested? Are allergies making you miserable? Antihistamines and corticosteroids are popular. NasalCrom is another option!
Beware Kidney Injury From the Triple Whammy!
Some common medications are linked to kidney injury when taken together ("triple whammy"): NSAIDs, diuretics and ARB or ACEi BP medications.
Should You Take Aspirin for your Heart? Does Your Doctor Know for Sure?
Is it worthwhile to take aspirin for your heart? The experts weigh in with new recommendations. How will you make the right decision?
Is the Oral Pill Paxlovid an Answer to COVID-19?
What should you know about PAXLOVID, an oral medicine against COVID-19? How hard is it to get an Rx? What about dangerous interactions?
Have You Had Lasting Pain from a Shot?
Some readers have experienced lasting pain in their shoulders following a vaccination. This may be due to the shot being administered to the wrong site.
Tylenol & Alcohol: Acetaminophen Side Effects!
Can you take Tylenol PM and alcohol together? We got spanked by a company spokesman, but the label is confusing! It says to avoid alcohol!
Serious Side Effects of Voltaren Gel Are Scary!
People think that what goes on the skin stays on the skin? Topical NSAIDs get into tissues. Do doctors know the side effects of Voltaren Gel?
Preventing Deadly Drug Interactions Harder Than You Think
Do you swallow more than 2 or 3 pills daily? A study notes that preventing deadly drug interactions is hard, especially during the pandemic!
If Acetaminophen Is Killing People, Why Should You Trust Tylenol?
Is Tylenol riskier than you think? A study from Canada notes that too much acetaminophen is responsible for liver toxicity! Do warnings work?
Does Your Medicine Pose a Cancer Risk?
Establishing a drug-induced cancer risk may take 5 to 10 years or longer. The FDA rarely requires such long-term research. What can you do?
Heartburn Drugs like PPIs Are Linked to Dementia
Should the FDA reconsider allowing PPIs to be sold OTC? There's growing evidence that PPIs are linked to dementia. A Swedish study shows how.
Is Lp(a) the Best Kept Secret in Heart Disease?
Doctors rarely test for Lp(a), but 1 out of 5 people have high levels. Statins raise Lp(a) but a low-carb diet lowers this key risk factor.
Should You Worry About Vision Loss from Viagra?
The likelihood of serious vision loss from Viagra is low, but a recent study confirms it is real. Report ANY changes in eyesight promptly!
Generic Prozac Didn’t Do the Job | Fluoxetine Failure!
Can you trust all generic drugs? Readers say some generic Prozac pills don't work. Is it psychosomatic? We share a dog story that says no!
Reclast Side Effects Incapacitate Patient
Reclast is a once-a-year injection for osteoporosis. That means it is LONG-LASTING. For those who have Reclast side effects, that's trouble.
Pain Reliever Confusion: Aspirin | Advil | Aleve | Excedrin
Are you suffering from pain reliever confusion? What's best? Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Tylenol or Excedrin? Learn about the differences.