Should people be concerned about low blood pressure? Can it lead to falls or dementia? Are there remedies for HYPOtension?
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.
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 maintain a strong sex drive after menopause? It may benefit some women, but not others. Sex is complicated!
Delayed release risedronate for osteoporosis should be taken during breakfast or immediately afterwards to avoid digestive distress.
When people have low thyroid hormone levels, they don't feel good. An old-fashioned treatment can often help.
In Israel, researchers found that low-dose aspirin helps protect older individuals with cardiovascular conditions from catching COVID-19.
Statins remain controversial. Many think they are the best drugs in the pharmacy. Others maintain statins cause transient global amnesia.
Do you ever fall asleep unexpectedly during the day? Ever been tested for narcolepsy? There are new narcolepsy drugs but they are pricey!
Overuse of drugs, especially for food production, has led to antimicrobial resistant infections. These could become a huge challenge.
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) has been marketed as an antidepressant since 1984. Why would this very old SSRI offer some promise against COVID-19?
Atrial fibrillation is surprisingly common. Popular drugs can pose a risk for atrial fibrillation. Low vitamin D levels may also be a factor.
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.
The popular sleeping pill zolpidem has a lower recommended dose for women because they eliminate it from their bodies more slowly.
Vaccination may lead to swollen lymph nodes on the same side as the shot. Radiologists are learning to recognize such false positive mammograms.
If blood pressure drops too low overnight, it can aggravate optic nerve damage. That is the last thing glaucoma patients need!
Are you sneezing, sniffling and congested? Are allergies making you miserable? Antihistamines and corticosteroids are popular. NasalCrom is another option!
When people become forgetful or have memory problems they often worry about Alzheimer's disease. But what if vitamin B12 deficiency causes mental confusion?
Perhaps you've heard the expression "Don't stuff beans up your nose." What about Vaseline Petroleum Jelly? According to some doctors, that's not such a good idea either.
The popular pain reliever acetaminophen may be riskier than you think. A 2014 ProPublica report has some chilling statistics.
What happens when a breast implant breaks and leaks? The FDA recently announced serious side effects. We call this a breast implant scandal!
It almost seems as if every other commercial on TV is for Rx medications. Ads for cancer drugs are now frequent. How can the FDA permit this?
One reader reports that apremilast (Otezla) works very well to control psoriasis. There are other options for people who can't afford Otezla.
For over 30 years, millions of people took ranitidine (Zantac) for heartburn. Is there a link between ranitidine and cancer? There's new data!
Paroxetine, and duloxetine can delay orgasm to the point that sexual intercourse is no longer enjoyable; it may also reduce libido.
Would you imagine that antimicrobial mouthwash could raise blood pressure? So can licorice, decongestant nasal spray and pain relievers.
Lithium is being rediscovered for mood disorders. But Lithium damages kidneys if doses get too high. Low-dose lithium for depression is new.
Have you been using hand sanitizer during the pandemic? Some products are contaminated with wood alcohol. Why can't the FDA ban bad drugs?
Many readers have found that eliminating toothpaste with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) helps them avoid canker sores. What is SLS anyway?
People in pain face a dilemma. Can they control pain safely? NSAIDs can cause hypertension. But will acetaminophen raise blood pressure too?
There are many reasons why clinical trials don't reveal the true incidence of drug side effects in the real world.
What better way to learn about COVID vaccine side effects than to ask volunteers who got shots? Visitors to this website provide answers.
Hundreds of medicines cause insomnia. Bet you didn't know that statins like simvastatin might do it. So can corticosteroids and decongestants.