GLP-1 Overdoses Are Rising as Telehealth Weight-Loss Prescriptions Boom
As online weight-loss clinics boom, reports of GLP-1 overdoses, dosing mistakes, and hospitalizations are climbing
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It’s Easier Than Ever To Get A Prescription Online. That Might Be A Problem
Online teleprescribing platforms promise fast access to medication. Critics say the model can bypass safeguards and leave patients in the dark about risks
Mar 26, 2026
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Sterility Issues in Compounded GLP-1s, Antidepressants With Elevated Cancer-Linked Chemicals and More
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Dec 3, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Recalls for Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, Wegovy; Facility Warning Letters
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Sep 18, 2025Can I Take This With That?
Can I Take A GLP-1 And Adderall?
Experts discuss whether it's safe to take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy with Adderall, including considerations regarding delayed absorption, heart rate, blood pressure, and weight loss
Aug 10, 2026
Can I Take CoQ10 With Statins?
Millions of Americans take statins to manage cholesterol. Here's what to know before adding CoQ10 to the mix — and why warfarin users should pay special attention
Jun 17, 2026
Can I Drink Coffee While Taking Iron Supplements?
Coffee and tea can reduce iron absorption, but it’s not because of caffeine.
May 26, 2026
Can I Take Sudafed and DayQuil Together?
Mixing cold medicines can mean doubling up on the same ingredients. Here’s what to check before combining products like Sudafed and DayQuil
Feb 18, 2026Drug Safety
What Americans Really Think About Drug Ads: A Poll In 8 Charts
From prompting confusion about side effects to raising concerns about health conditions, a new MedShadow national poll shows why many Americans want more regulation on prescription drug advertising
Sep 18, 2026
What Americans Really Want from Drug Ads
Results from a new national poll show broad support for fewer prescription drug ads, and tighter rules governing how they’re regulated
Sep 15, 2026
What To Know About Simtriyo, A New FDA-Approved ADHD Medication
Simtriyo is being promoted as a new kind of ADHD drug that may help with emotional dysregulation.
Sep 11, 2026
Could Your DNA Predict a Dangerous Drug Reaction?
Scientists have identified genetic variants that make certain medications far more toxic for some people.
Sep 1, 2026FDA Side Effect Updates
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: New Allergic Reaction Warnings for Osteoporosis and Hypoparathyroidism Drugs
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Aug 24, 2026
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Stelara and Alpha-Gal Allergy; Seizure Medication Linked to Severe Skin Reactions
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Aug 19, 2026
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Low Blood Sugar Warning for Xeljanz, Rinvoq, and other JAK Inhibitors
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Jul 24, 2026
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Migraine Drug Constipation Risk, Boxed Warning Update for Methotrexate
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Jun 25, 2026FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Zicam Nasal Swabs Recalled, Foreign Pills Found in Trazodone Bottles
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Sep 14, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Glutathione Peptide Injections Recalled Over Endotoxin Contamination
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Sep 10, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Erectile Dysfunction Drug Ingredients Recalled Over Serious Quality Control Concerns
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Sep 8, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Black Spots Found on Seizure Med; Alcohol Dependence Drug May Not Dissolve Properly
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Aug 31, 2026