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!
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?
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.
Popular Blood Pressure Pills Under Cancer Cloud
Millions of people take ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) like losartan and valsartan. Is there a cancer cloud hanging over these drugs?
Show 1275: The Vicious Cycle of COVID and Diabetes
Research now reveals a link between COVID and Diabetes. Millions of people could now be at risk for type 2 diabetes because of long COVID.
Is Your Medication Causing Nightmares?
When sleep is disrupted with terrifying dreams, it makes sense to consider medication causing nightmares. Statins and Steroids are culprits.
Beware of Biotin Interfering With Thyroid Tests
Doctors and patients should beware of biotin supplements messing up thyroid test results. To avoid a false diagnosis, stop the biotin first.
PPIs and Kidney Damage | Nephrologist Spanks GI Doc
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are popular with GI docs. But is there a link between PPIs and kidney damage? What about PPIs & kidney stones?
Statins and Cataracts: Why Did It Take So Long to Uncover This Connection?
The evidence is accumulating that statins and cataracts are linked. Why has this complication been ignored for so long? Were you warned?
How to Sleep During Anxious Times
Many people are finding the news of the day overwhelming. We offer tips on getting to sleep during anxious times like these.
Do Statins Save Lives? Doctors Don’t Agree!
How good are statins for preventing heart attacks in primary prevention? More important, do statins save lives? Read surprising new results.
Is Dupixent a Super Solution for Bad Eczema?
One reader is delighted with the way Dupixent (dupilumab) controls symptoms of eczema. This injection is pricey, however, and also has side effects.
Doctors and Patients Confused About Statins and Muscle Damage
The FDA lists myositis and rhabdomyolysis as serious statin side effects. What is the connection between statins and severe muscle damage?
Prozac Poop Out and Other Drug Drop Offs
If a medication you have taken for years stops working, it can be disastrous. In the case of fluoxetine, we call it Prozac Poop Out.
How Can You Ease Heartburn Symptoms?
You don't have to take a PPI like omeprazole to ease heartburn symptoms. Other medications and nondrug approaches like baking soda can help.
Lisinopril Side Effects Can Be Life Threatening: Beware Angioedema and ACE Inhibitors!
Lisinopril and other ACE inhibitors can cause a serious complication: angioedema. The face and neck swelling of angioedema could result in death.
Why Put Aluminum OR Benzene In Your Armpits?
We used to worry about aluminum in antiperspirants. There's a new concern: BENZENE. What's it doing in your aerosol spray? It's a carcinogen!