FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Low Blood Sugar Warning for Xeljanz, Rinvoq, and other JAK Inhibitors
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Why Some Scientists Are Worried About the Peptide Boom
Peptide researcher Joshua Kritzer explains why promising mouse studies and online testimonials aren't enough to prove a treatment is safe — or effective
Jul 21, 2026
What Men Should Know Before Trying to Raise Their Testosterone
The current administration has promoted expanded access to testosterone therapy and testing for low testosterone. But what do we actually know about the benefits and risks of TRT?
Jul 20, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Generic Adderall XR Mix-Up, Subpotent Levothyroxine, Moringa Supplements Tainted with Salmonella
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Jul 13, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Multiple OTC Skin Creams Recalled Over Serious Manufacturing Violations
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Jul 8, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Foreign Substance Found in Millions of Steroid Eye Drops, Seizure Drug Mix-Up & More
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Jul 1, 2026
Drugs With Highest Risk for Dehydration or Heat-Related Illness
People who start certain drugs, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), cardiovascular medicines, over-the-counter pain killers (NSAIDs/non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), antipsychotics, antidepressants and anticholinergic agents (used to treat asthma, incontinence) face a higher risk of heat-related illnesses…
Jul 6, 2016
10 Reasons to Love Pharmacists!
1. You don’t need an appointment to talk to your pharmacist. 2. Pharmacists are one of the most trusted professionals – pharmacists rank 2nd behind nurses for honesty and ethical standards.
Oct 3, 2013
What are “long-term effects of medicine”?
A side effect is a symptom that appears within minutes, hours or a day or two of taking a drug. Nausea, a rash, even an allergic reaction is a side effect.
Nov 30, 2012
