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
The Experimental Fertility Treatment Dividing IVF Physicians
Rapamycin has become a favorite among longevity enthusiasts. Now, some fertility specialists are prescribing it off-label to improve IVF outcomes, while others say the evidence isn't strong enough to justify its use
Aug 21, 2026
Does Colace Actually Work?
I took the “gentle” stool softener for nearly two months during pregnancy — then learned there’s little evidence it works better than a placebo
Aug 18, 2026
What To Know About Lipfendra, The New Cholesterol-Lowering Pill
A new oral PCSK9 inhibitor may lower cholesterol by more than half when added to statins and other existing treatments, but whether it prevents heart attacks and strokes remains unknown
Aug 5, 2026
Stopping Medications Safely Is Hard. This Federal Guidance Could Change Everything
New Medicare guidance could expand access to pharmacist-led care that helps people safely reduce or stop medications that may no longer benefit them
Jul 28, 2026FDA Side Effect Updates
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, 2026
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Life-Threatening Swelling, Black Box Updates for Gastroparesis Meds
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Jun 9, 2026FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Clear Eyes Eye Drops Recalled Over Potential Contamination
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Aug 20, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Foreign Particles Found in Compounded Semaglutide, Cancer-Causing Impurities in Bladder Drug
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Aug 13, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Sterility Concerns For Millions of Dry Eye Drops, Plus Levothyroxine and Generic Zyrtec Recalls
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Jul 30, 2026
FDA Recalls and Warnings: Generic Adderall XR Mix-Up, Subpotent Levothyroxine, Moringa Supplements Tainted with Salmonella
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Jul 13, 2026