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Prolia for Osteoporosis Can Cause Critically Low Calcium Levels

The FDA announces a black box warning: Prolia for osteoporosis can cause VERY low calcium levels, especially if patients are on on dialysis.

Terry Graedon - December 4, 2023

Multiple Strategies May Be Needed to Get Off Nexium

Joe Graedon - November 22, 2023

New Concerns About Gabapentin and Pregabalin (Lyrica) for Nerve Pain

Terry Graedon - October 5, 2023

How to Sleep During Anxious Times

Joe Graedon - September 18, 2023

The Love-Hate Relationship with Anti-Anxiety Benzos

Terry Graedon - September 10, 2023

Multiple Strategies Are Needed for Stopping Heartburn Drugs without Pain

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Joe Graedon - September 7, 2023

Benzodiazepine Dependence | A Hard Habit to Kick

Getting off benzos can be tough. Benzodiazepine dependence is common. Beware "BIND": Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction.

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Terry Graedon - August 28, 2023

Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Side Effects & Withdrawal

The anti-depressant Cymbalta (duloxetine) can cause a LOT of side effects, but stopping it suddenly could trigger nasty withdrawal symptoms.