The People's Perspective on Medicine

Drug Side Effects

Side Effects Interactions Generic Drug Problems Withdrawal

Joe Graedon - January 20, 2025

Can Rosuvastatin Cause Cataracts or Make Glaucoma Worse?

Dennis Miller, RPh - January 16, 2025

Are Pharmacists Like Grocery Store Checkout Clerks?

Joe Graedon - January 20, 2025 - 18 comments

Expecting Perfection, Accepting Mediocrity: Assessing Fluoride and Statins

Have you ever asked how good statins are at preventing heart attacks in healthy people? What about assessing fluoride effectiveness in kids?

Joe Graedon - January 16, 2025

Will Xofluza Help You Recover from the Flu Faster?

Joe Graedon - January 8, 2025

Does Fluoride in the Water Impact Children’s IQ?

Dennis Miller, RPh - January 2, 2025

Was I a Hypocrite as a Pharmacist?

Joe Graedon - December 30, 2024

If Acetaminophen Is Killing People, Why Should You Trust Tylenol?

Terry Graedon - December 29, 2024

Do Turmeric Supplements Have a Downside?

Joe Graedon - December 26, 2024

Acetaminophen Is Safe for Your Stomach, Right? Maybe Not!

Most health professionals think acetaminophen is safe. They don't worry about stomach upset or kidney problems. Should they be more careful?

Joe Graedon - December 22, 2024

How Did Doctors Go So Wrong on Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone Strength?

Every day millions of people swallow calcium and vitamin D for bone strength. How well do these supplements work to prevent fractures? What went wrong?