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

Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms were overlooked for decades. The FDA now warns about "discontinuation syndrome." A silent scandal revealed

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!

Joe Graedon - May 21, 2025

FDA Finally Corrects Labeling for Zyrtec and Xyzal Withdrawal Itching

Joe Graedon - May 21, 2025

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

Joe Graedon - January 13, 2025

Getting Off Venlafaxine Can Be Incredibly Challenging

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Joe Graedon - November 13, 2024

Drug Recalls From India – Do You Trust Foreign-Made Generics?

Drug recalls have become so common that most Americans don't seem to care. What about you? Do you know where your medicines are made?

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Joe Graedon - October 28, 2024

Can You Overcome an Afrin Addiction?

How did green chile salsa open sinuses to overcome an Afrin addiction. Others use steroid nasal sprays or saline to beat the dependency.