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TRAMADOL Is a Pain Reliever that Brings Relief or Regret!

Many readers say Tramadol is a pain reliever that really works. Others tell us it is nearly impossible to stop. Are both scenarios true?

Joe Graedon - August 11, 2025

Antidepressant Withdrawal: A Scandal the FDA and MDs Have Mostly Ignored

Joe Graedon - August 6, 2025

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

Terry Graedon - July 7, 2025

Antidepressant Sertraline Withdrawal Feels Like Circles of Hell

Joe Graedon - July 3, 2025

Deprescribing: Can You Ever Stop Taking So Many Pills?

Joe Graedon - June 5, 2025

Trapped in Treatment: Antidepressant Research Has Ignored Withdrawal!

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Joe Graedon - May 21, 2025

FDA Finally Corrects Labeling for Zyrtec and Xyzal Withdrawal Itching

FDA acknowledges that antihistamines like cetirizine (Zyrtec) and levocetirizine (Xyzal) can cause withdrawal itching when stopped.

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Joe Graedon - May 21, 2025

Red Dye and Other Synthetic Dyes: Going, Going…GONE?

Thousands of foods, drinks and candies contain Red Dye No. 3. So do many drugs. The FDA says Red Dye and other petroleum-based dyes must go!