FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: New Liver Injury Warnings for MS Drugs and Epilepsy Treatment
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When the Neighborhood Pharmacy Closes, ‘Everything Changes’
From San Francisco to small town Colorado, pharmacy closures are leaving residents without easy access to care, and communities without one of their most trusted health lifelines
Nov 10, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Blood Pressure Meds Tainted With Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Gabapentin Impurities and More
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Oct 31, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Atorvastatin; Labeling Mix-Up with Muscle Relaxant Cyclobenzaprine, and More
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Oct 23, 2025
Zyn and Nicotine: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
Marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, Zyn and other oral nicotine pouches are hooking a new generation of users, and may be causing side effects not yet fully understood
Oct 16, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Illegal GLP-1 Sales and Misleading Marketing by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Oct 15, 2025
Can I Take Amiodarone (Pacerone) and Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Together?
Amiodarone and atorvastatin can interact, though the risk is low. Other statins are more likely to cause problems if taken with amiodarone
Oct 8, 2025
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Testosterone Drugs and High Blood Pressure Risk
Safety updates sourced directly from the FDA's Drug Safety Database, presented in clear and accessible language
Oct 1, 2025
Will Taking Tylenol During Pregnancy Harm Your Baby? The Evidence Is Complicated
A government warning has raised new questions, but the evidence is mixed and misunderstood
Sep 25, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Recalls for Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, Wegovy; Facility Warning Letters
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Sep 18, 2025
Ozempic and Alcohol: Can I Drink While Taking GLP-1 Drugs?
While GLP-1 medications like Ozempic don’t directly interact with alcohol, experts say drinking can intensify side effects and complicate conditions such as diabetes or pancreatitis
Sep 9, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Recalls for Glaucoma Eye Medications and Allergy Eye Drops
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Sep 4, 2025
What Happens When a Drug Is Recalled?
The FDA’s drug recall system is meant to protect consumers, but inspection blind spots, manufacturing lapses, and slow communication can leave dangerous medications in circulation for months
Aug 27, 2025
The FDA’s Drug Adverse Event Database Is Now Updated in Real Time: Here’s How to Use It
Updates to the FDA’s Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS) will be more frequent, but they don’t tell the whole story
Aug 25, 2025
Can I Take Prilosec with Levothyroxine?
While studies suggest that proton pump inhibitors may interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone, short-term use is unlikely to have noticeable effects
Aug 21, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Recalls For Generic Duloxetine, Levothyroxine, Gabapentin & More
Get the latest FDA updates on medication recalls, manufacturing violations, and quality concerns that could affect your prescriptions
Aug 19, 2025
Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Methylphenidate?
Use caution when drinking alcohol with methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), as the combination may result in unintended side effects
Jul 29, 2025
Can I Take St. John’s Wort With Lexapro?
Combining St. John’s wort with Lexapro can amplify the risk of side effects, including the potentially serious condition known as serotonin syndrome.
Jan 29, 2025
Can I Take Excedrin With Wellbutrin?
Before combining Excedrin and Wellbutrin, it’s crucial to consider potential side effects, such as increased irritability, nervousness, and seizures in susceptible individual
Jan 16, 2025
Can I Take Fish Oil With Warfarin?
Considering fish oil while taking warfarin? The research on bleeding risks is mixed, so it’s a good idea to check in with your doctor
Dec 17, 2024
