Can I Take Sudafed and DayQuil Together?
Doubling up on cold medications like Sudafed and DayQuil isn’t…
Feb 18, 2026
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Can I Take Antibiotics and Birth Control?
“Use a backup method, just in case.” If you’ve ever…
Jan 21, 2026
Can I Take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Advil (Ibuprofen) Together?
Chances are you’ve reached for acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil,…
Nov 18, 2025
Can I Take St. John’s Wort With Lexapro?
In 2023, one in five Americans reported experiencing symptoms of…
Jan 29, 2025Drug Safety
Major Statin Meta-Analysis Finds Fewer Side Effects, But Transparency Questions Remain
A new, major meta-analysis in The Lancet is challenging long-standing…
Feb 19, 2026
What I Wish More People Knew About ‘Safe’ Over-the-Counter Headache Medications
“I’ve had this headache for weeks. I take something, it…
Jan 22, 2026
Living With Pain: The Human Cost of Inconsistent Generic Opioids
In November 2025, MedShadow published INVESTIGATING GENERICS: Decades of Recalls…
Jan 13, 2026
Benadryl Has Been Trusted for Decades. Many Doctors Say It Shouldn’t Be
In 2024, a 24-year-old female was rushed to the emergency…
Jan 6, 2026FDA Side Effect Updates
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Bupropion Antidepressants and the Risk of Drug-Induced Meningitis
Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is…
Feb 2, 2026
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: New Warnings for Stelara, Tepezza, and Other Autoimmune Drugs
Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is…
Jan 8, 2026
FDA Side Effects Update: Botox, Briumvi, Fragmin, Heparin, Jubbonti
Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This new series…
Nov 8, 2024
FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Depo Provera and Brain Tumors, Veozah Boxed Warning And More
Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is…
Jan 13, 2025FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Cancer-Linked Impurities in Blood Pressure Drug; Unsanitary U.S. Facilities Flagged
Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series…
Feb 10, 2026
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Eye Drops Recall; Clinical Trials Violations
Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series…
Jul 16, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Serious Risks of Unapproved Botox Injectables
Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series…
Dec 10, 2025
FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Sterility Issues in Compounded GLP-1s, Antidepressants With Elevated Cancer-Linked Chemicals and More
Welcome to the FDA Recalls and Warnings Update, a series…
Dec 3, 2025