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PSA testing for prostate cancer is controversial. As a screening…
Sep 29, 2020
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Cancer
Does Every Cancer Patient Need Neulasta?
What’s in a chemo “cocktail” or in Neulasta? A lot…
Jan 22, 2015Antidepressants
Blunted Before They Can Bloom: SSRIs and Sexual Side Effects in Adolescents
P. began taking Zoloft — an antidepressant known generically as…
Jul 9, 2025Acne
Proactiv Acne Treatment: Rare But Serious Side Effects
Skin does so much — it protects us from germs,…
May 26, 2021
9 Facts About Your Acne Drug, Isotretinoin
Accutane — The Drug That Cleared Severe Acne But Was…
Nov 6, 2020
A Short History of Accutane
Accutane, a severe acne medication, has a past deeply scarred…
Dec 4, 2014ADHD
INVESTIGATING GENERICS: The Trouble With Generic Vyvanse
For two years, Molly’s ADHD medication, a generic form of…
Jul 28, 2025
INVESTIGATING GENERICS: They Say Their ADHD Meds Aren’t Working. They’re Not Imagining It
The first time Marilynn Monroe took Adderall (a combination of…
May 30, 2025
Have We Been Thinking of ADHD All Wrong?
ADHD diagnoses and the medications used to treat the symptoms…
May 20, 2025
Are Your ADHD Meds Keeping You Up at Night?
The Truth About ADHD Meds and Sleep People with ADHD…
Nov 12, 2024
Alzheimer's/Dementia
The PPI Debate: Are Heartburn Drugs Like Prilosec and Nexium Linked to Dementia?
Most of George Grossberg’s patients have lists of medications as long…
May 9, 2025
Side Effects of the New Alzheimer’s Drugs
On July 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved…
Jul 11, 2024
The Link Between Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Common Meds
The Link Between Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Common Meds If you…
Jul 17, 2019Anesthesia
Going Under: Potential Side Effects of General Anesthesia
Anesthetics, and in particular the inhaled ones used to put…
Oct 15, 2018Antibiotics
The Unsettling Truth About Ciprofloxacin: A Wonder Drug’s Darker Side
In July 2023, Lara Martin visited the emergency room in…
Mar 21, 2025
Pros & Cons of Antibiotics
Pros & Cons of Antibiotics: Can antibiotics cure the coronavirus?…
Mar 4, 2020
What To Do If You Have Allergic Reactions To Antibiotics?
Dicloxacillin led the author to develop small rashes, joint pain,…
Jun 13, 2019
Floxed! The Painful, Life-Lasting Effects of Some Antibiotics
What happens when antibiotics hurt more than they help. Last…
Apr 3, 2018Autism
The CDC’s New Autism Language Isn’t Caution. It’s Confusion
On November 19, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and…
Nov 24, 2025Autoimmune Conditions
Diet, Exercise and Drugs for Autoimmune Diseases
Usually, our immune systems protect us from all kinds of…
Mar 6, 2023Birth Control
Can Mounjaro Make Birth Control Less Effective?
Millions of people are currently taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, like…
Apr 22, 2025cannabis
Risk and Relief: Reckoning With The Complicated Side Effects Of Cannabis – Standard
One of Ellen Smith’s favorite activities is to walk with…
Feb 6, 2025
Can Cannabis or CBD Mess With My Meds?
Legal or illegal, marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD) and related products are readily available…
Apr 1, 2021Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Disease Prevention, Treatments and Side Effects
Do you ever have acid reflux and wonder if it’s…
Feb 1, 2023
Edible Marijuana Risks for People with Heart Conditions
If you have cardiovascular disease or a heart condition, you…
Feb 13, 2019Chemo Drugs
Kate Middleton Announces Cancer Remission: The Side Effects She May Have Faced with Chemotherapy
Cancer affects so many in the world. By 2020, an estimated…
Jan 16, 2025
Is Efudex Skin Cancer Cream Worth Taking?
Efudex: Chemotherapy Cream When April Pulliam first treated her chest…
Jan 21, 2021
The Troubling Side Effects of Head and Neck Radiation
At 37 years old and the father of a newborn…
Mar 5, 2015Chronic Pain
Dopesick vs. Painkiller: Which Is Better?
There will never be enough “ink” to write the story…
Dec 6, 2023Cold & Flu
Is Tamiflu Safe for Kids? Exploring the Risk of Hallucinations
In 2018, the parents of a six-year-old girl told CBS News…
Dec 1, 2024
Why Certain Types Of Cough Drops Could Be Worsening Your Cough
Have you ever had a cough that lingered for days,…
Oct 23, 2024
How Not To Get Sick Attending Concerts and Crowded Events
It’s happened to most of us. You’re there for a…
Aug 14, 2023
I Have a Cold, the Flu, or COVID-19. What Should I Take?
How do you figure out exactly what’s wrong with you…
Dec 2, 2021Steroids
Prednisone, the Steroid that Gave Me Mood Swings
All medicines come with side effects, and corticosteroids like prednisone are no…
Sep 6, 2024
Are SARMs Safe to Use?
✅ This article was reviewed by Ohiole Kingsley Ohikuare, PharmD,…
Oct 15, 2020
Pros and Cons: Prednisone
If you visit the doctor from time to time for…
Jul 29, 2020
Side Effects of Oral Corticosteroids, and Probiotics May Ease Anxiety
Researchers have discovered that oral corticosteroids, in both the long…
Jul 9, 2020covid
COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect Tracker
Most Recent Updates: Click the dates to jump to more…
May 17, 2024
Shoulder Pain After Vaccination: When Do I Need To See A Doctor?
When MedShadow started collecting comments for its side effects of COVID-19 vaccine tracker…
Feb 17, 2022Depression
Is It Burnout or Depression?
Download the full Burnout or Depression Infograph. Puja Aggarwal, MD,…
Jun 24, 2022
6 Things To Know About Antidepressant Ketamine
The anesthetic ketamine is increasingly being used off-label for depression. The drug seems…
Jan 26, 2021
Suicidal Ideation: It May be Your Medications
Shortly after she was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, Sarah Lawrence…
Dec 30, 2020
Coping with the Side Effects of Antidepressants
Headaches, nausea, feeling on edge, being exhausted and a low…
Oct 28, 2019Diabetes
Life on SSRIs: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated
SRIs — among the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S.— have…
Aug 14, 2025
Can Mounjaro Make Birth Control Less Effective?
Millions of people are currently taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, like…
Apr 22, 2025
Diabetes Drug Class Linked to Bile Duct and Gallbladder Disease
Type 2 Diabetes Drugs A popular class of drugs used…
Aug 15, 2016Digestive Health
IBS Is Manageable, Doctors Say
When personal trainer and nutrition coach Erik was diagnosed with irritable bowel…
Apr 14, 2022
5 Meds That Mess With Digestion (Plus 1 Life-Saving Test)
Some of the most common drugs can mess with your…
Mar 22, 2022
The Purple Pill Problem: PPIs, GERD and Serious Side Effects
For the 28 percent of Americans who experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux occurring…
Nov 12, 2020
Are GERD Drugs Worth The Risks?
Why take GERD drugs when you can change your diet?…
Mar 16, 2020Erectile Dysfunction
4 Times to Say “No” To Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
Moments When It’s Best to Think Twice Before Popping a…
Sep 20, 2022
6 Alternatives to Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
If you think Viagra is the only way to deal…
May 27, 2021
6 Common Medications That Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction. We’ve all heard of…
Apr 29, 2021
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Comparison Chart
This chart compares 6 major erectile dysfunction drugs currently on…
Jul 15, 2020Eye Health
5 Worst Drugs that Cause Dry Eye Disease
Drugs are a common part of American life, 36% of people between…
May 27, 2020
Tyrvaya … A Nasal Spray for Dry Eyes?
Tyrvaya: A Nasal Spray for Dry Eyes The Food and…
Dec 14, 2021Female Sexual Dysfunction
What Is Addyi? The Controversy Behind the Drug Nicknamed the ‘Female Viagra’
The first time Annie (who asked that we withhold her…
Jun 6, 2025Fibromyalgia
Effective Treatments for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
From the outside, a person with fibromyalgia looks perfectly normal.…
Dec 11, 2019Headache
A Modafinil Headache: Understanding the Side Effects of ‘Brain Drugs’
Modafinil Common Side Effect: Headache If you have taken Modafinil…
Nov 18, 2022Hormone Therapy
Hormone Therapy Just Lost Its Black Box Warning. Now the FDA Owes Women Clarity
You likely saw a wave of coverage last week about…
Nov 18, 2025
Why Is Hormone Therapy Still So Misunderstood?
Jen McDornan-Fish, a 51-year-old writer from Sacramento, first noticed mild…
Apr 10, 2025Hypertension
Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure Without Relying on Drugs
If you have hypertension — high blood pressure — you…
Nov 23, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) is sometimes called the “silent killer.” It often has…
May 13, 2024
4 Science-Backed Lifestyle Changes for Hypertension Management
Managing your blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the best ways to…
May 3, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About ACE Inhibitors
Editor’s note (08/06/20): Because COVID-19 is thought to attach itself…
Aug 3, 2020Infections
Get Rid of Fungal Infections: Antifungal Treatment Options and Side Effects
Blogger Divyanshu Verma‘s skin was itchy. He suspected his mild,…
Oct 1, 2024Infectious Disease
What To Know About Mpox
Mpox is in the news again. In July 2022, an…
Aug 16, 2024Anxiety
Anxiety Is a Surprisingly Common Side Effect of Many Medicines
Feeling anxious? Check your medicine cabinet. There are millions of…
Jan 11, 2021
4 Drugs That Interact with Anxiety Meds, Benzodiazepines
If you suffer from anxiety, panic disorder, or insomnia, your…
Jul 6, 2020
Gabapentin’s Side Effect Risks
Gabapentin, a drug that’s primarily used to control seizures in…
Jun 12, 2020
Anxiety Meds: Options, Side Effects & Alternatives
In 2006, as she was preparing for her wedding, panic…
Sep 18, 2019Muscle Relaxants
The Problem with Muscle Relaxants
If you are getting acceptable relief from non-drug approaches and…
Jan 29, 2020
The Problem with Muscle Relaxants
If you are getting acceptable relief from non-drug approaches and…
Jan 29, 2020Obesity
Life on SSRIs: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated
SRIs — among the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S.— have…
Aug 14, 2025
Life on Ozempic: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated
A few years ago, hardly anyone had heard of “Ozempic.”…
May 15, 2025
The Side Effects of Wegovy and Ozempic
A well-known diabetes drug has gotten a lot more popular…
Mar 19, 2024Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
Treating Osteoporosis and Bone Loss Without Medication
Treating Osteoporosis Without Bisphosphonates Lara Pizzorno minces no words when…
Apr 15, 2019Pain
Going to See Taylor Swift? Here’s How to Handle Pain from Standing for Hours
Over the summer, I attended a three-day music festival near…
Jun 20, 2023
Is Naloxone Harmful to a Person Not Overdosing?
A drug overdose can happen to anyone, whether you’re taking…
Jul 14, 2021parkinson's
Exercise and Medicine: A Crucial Combo For Parkinson’s Disease
This article was reviewed and approved by George Grossberg, MD,…
Apr 3, 2023PCOS
Everything You Wanted To Know About Treating PCOS, Medications, and Side Effects
PCOS infographic PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It’s an unfortunately-named…
May 31, 2023Sexual Health
Benefits and Side Effects of Doxy-PEP to Prevent STIs
K. Arnold, who asked that we only use his first…
Jan 16, 2024
Monitoring Crucial Side Effects of PrEP
Scott Frenzel had been treated at his local healthcare clinic…
Aug 23, 2023
Benefits and Side Effects of “The Morning After Pill”
The “morning-after pill” is available to a second generation at…
Jun 22, 2022
What to Know About the Abortion Pill Side Effects
Veda has used both the so-called abortion pill and a dilation…
May 26, 2022Skin
Is Benzoyl Peroxide Still Safe? What to Know About Acne Treatment Recalls
Acne impacts as many as 50 million Americans annually, and many…
May 28, 2025
Medications That Can Make You More Sun Sensitivity
People often look forward to the warmer days of summer…
Apr 24, 2025
Understanding Topical Medications: Types, Benefits, and Side Effects for Managing Skin Conditions
Skin conditions can range from a mild annoyance, like an…
Feb 5, 2024
4 Easy Homemade Salves and Balms for Eczema and Dry Skin Relief
Eczema and dry skin are tandem skin problems that cause…
Feb 5, 2024Sleep Disorders
A Safer Way to Tame Insomnia
One night in July 2022, a month after his first…
Oct 29, 2025
How to Treat Sleep Apnea to Improve Your Overall Health
Many years ago, a man in his late 50s named…
Aug 28, 2024
Simple Severe Sleep Apnea Diagnosis Treatment
Severe Sleep Apnea Diagnosis Panics A Journalist I woke up…
Oct 19, 2022
Insomnia? Skip the Meds for Other Therapies Without Side Effects
Roughly four percent of Americans are taking a Prescription and…
Aug 18, 2020Thyroid conditions
Meds That Mess With Your Thyroid
About one in eight people in the U.S. will develop…
Jul 19, 2023
Thyroid Problems: Symptoms, Treatments and Side Effects
What Is A Thyroid? Your thyroid is a gland in…
Jul 5, 2023vaccines
What Vaccines Do I Need This Season?
Most parents know that newborn babies, toddlers, and young children…
Mar 17, 2025
My Struggle With My Daughter’s First Vaccines: Why Agencies Must Address Parents’ Fears
Last year, at my daughter Sawyer’s 8-week appointment, the nurse administered…
Oct 22, 2024
Should You Get the RSV Vaccine? Some Experts Urge Caution
Adam is the youngest of three children. His older brother…
Sep 11, 2023
Side Effects of Shingles Vaccine Are Common, But Short-Lived
Shingles is not your average rash. The painful, itchy red…
Apr 5, 2022vertigo
How to Handle the Dizzying Side Effects of Some Drugs
Most of the time, our body’s balance system does its…
Apr 30, 2018women's health
Heart Damage: The Silent Cost of Beating Breast Cancer
Melodie Henderson once had the stamina to dance with her…
Oct 22, 2025
Did the FDA Really Stop Side Effect Reporting for Abortion Drugs?
At the end of January, I watched the senate hearing for the…
Feb 18, 2025
Is It Time to Stop Taking the Pill?
I started taking the pill when I was in college,…
Sep 24, 2020