The People's Perspective on Medicine

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Joe Graedon - August 31, 2026

Swollen Ankles from Amlodipine and Swollen Tongue from Lisinopril

Terry Graedon - August 30, 2026

Is Diphenhydramine as a Sleep Aid Bad for Your Health?

Joe Graedon - September 3, 2026 - 70 comments

If Acetaminophen Is Killing People, Why Should You Trust Tylenol?

Is Tylenol trustworthy? Acetaminophen is probably harder on the liver, stomach and kidneys than most people think, especially for older folks

Dennis Miller, RPh - August 29, 2026

The Coercive World of Retail Pharmacy

Joe Graedon - August 26, 2026

The Miracle of Metformin Against Diabetes, Cancer and DEMENTIA!

Terry Graedon - August 24, 2026

St. John’s Wort Can Lift Mood But May Damage Eyes

Joe Graedon - August 24, 2026

Mistakes in the Pharmacy Could be Deadly

Terry Graedon - August 20, 2026

Should You Let Food Be Your Medicine?

Joe Graedon - August 20, 2026

Can People Ever Stop Taking Statins Without Suffering a Heart Attack?

Dennis Miller, RPh - August 20, 2026

The Test of Time: Why “Breakthrough” Drugs So Often Disappoint

Will GLP-1 drugs survive their own hype into the future, or are they bound to disappoint us as so many previous drugs have done?