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4 Drugs That Interact with Anxiety Meds, Benzodiazepines

If you suffer from anxiety, panic disorder, or insomnia, your doctor may have prescribed you what’s known as benzodiazepines (or benzos). This class of drugs contains popular…

Jul 6, 2020

Effective Treatments for Fibromyalgia Sufferers

From the outside, a person with fibromyalgia looks perfectly normal. But on the inside, it can feel like the pain volume dial has been cranked…

Dec 11, 2019

FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Gabapentin and Pregabalin Withdrawal Risks

Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is designed to keep you informed about the latest safety advisories and newly documented side effects…

Jun 17, 2025

Gabapentin’s Side Effect Risks

Gabapentin, a drug that’s primarily used to control seizures in patients with epilepsy and to ease nerve pain, is becoming one of the most misused…

Jun 12, 2020

Anxiety Is a Surprisingly Common Side Effect of Many Medicines

Feeling anxious? Check your medicine cabinet. There are millions of reasons why you might be feeling more anxious than usual, from big life changes to…

Jan 11, 2021

Heart Disease Prevention, Treatments and Side Effects

Do you ever have acid reflux and wonder if it’s really a heart attack? Do you see headlines every winter warning of the dangers of…

Feb 1, 2023

5 Common Drug Risk Classes for Seniors to Avoid

More than 30 medications and drug risk classes are potentially inappropriate for seniors given that their risks outweigh their benefits. A few years ago, I…

Sep 20, 2016