Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
Chances are you’ve reached for acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), two of the most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, at some point in your life.…
Nov 18, 2025
Over the past few months, MedShadow has examined inconsistencies in the quality of ADHD medications. Our reporting uncovered evidence that certain generic medications dissolve at different rates than…
Sep 3, 2025
SRIs — among the most widely prescribed drugs in the U.S.— have seen a steady rise in use since their debut in the 1980s. This class of medications is considered…
Aug 14, 2025
Originally popular as an athletic performance enhancer, creatine monohydrate is now gaining attention for its ability to counteract age-related muscle loss and boost brain health.…
Jul 17, 2025
P. began taking Zoloft — an antidepressant known generically as sertraline — for school-related anxiety right at the cusp of puberty. “I’d started masturbating around…
Jul 9, 2025
[Editor's note: On December 15, 2025, the FDA extended its approval of Addyi to postmenopausal women under the age of 65. In making that decision,…
Jun 6, 2025
In January 2024, a former church daycare director in Cumberland, Indiana, was convicted of neglect and reckless supervision for giving melatonin gummies to more than…
May 1, 2025
Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is designed to keep you informed about the latest safety advisories and newly documented side effects…
Feb 28, 2025
In 2019, Kyle visited her primary care physician for a routine checkup and sought help for the menopause symptoms that were disrupting her daily life.…
Feb 19, 2025
In 2023, one in five Americans reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For those managing…
Jan 29, 2025
In 2018, the parents of a six-year-old girl told CBS News Texas that their daughter had hallucination and attempted to climb out of her second-story bedroom window…
Dec 1, 2024
The Truth About ADHD Meds and Sleep People with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have a harder time falling asleep — in part, says Dr. Russell Ramsay,…
Nov 12, 2024
If you live with allergies, over-the-counter diphenhydramine (Benadryl) might be a staple in your medicine cabinet. However, anyone prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) should speak with a doctor before…
Nov 5, 2024
Stacey Harder, an author in Melbourne, Australia, has struggled with anxiety related to early traumas for most of her life. Eventually, she decided it was…
Oct 8, 2024
All medicines come with side effects, and corticosteroids like prednisone are no exception. These miraculous drugs have life-saving anti-inflammatory properties, but they are also known to produce…
Sep 6, 2024
Between 2020 and 2021, there was a large jump in the number of prescriptions doctors wrote for ADHD medications, according to the CDC. But even before…
Aug 23, 2024
Bupropion, commonly known by its brand names Wellbutrin and Zyban, has garnered attention in recent years for its effectiveness in treating depression, seasonal affective disorder…
Jun 10, 2024
High blood pressure (hypertension) is sometimes called the “silent killer.” It often has no symptoms at all, but it can raise your risk of deadly events such as heart…
May 13, 2024
Managing your blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the best ways to improve your overall health and longevity. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death¹ of men…
May 3, 2024
I love this time of year, and maybe that has a lot to do with where I am blessed enough to live. In the heart…
Apr 15, 2024
