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Potty Mouth Mischief: Did Stop-Smoking Chantix Make Mouth Go Rogue?

Stop-smoking Chantix can curb cravings and help people stop smoking. Some users of varenicline report changes in behavior and personality.

Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

NasalCrom Is a Forgotten Allergy Treatment That Works!

Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

Aspirin vs. Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) or Eliquis (Apixaban) After Joint Surgery?

Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

What’s In Your Armpits: Magnesium or Aluminum?

Terry Graedon - September 17, 2026

Show 1487: Hair Loss and Nail Problems: A Dermatologist’s Guide to What Actually Works

Joe Graedon - September 17, 2026

Coping with Anxiety: Could One Dose of LSD Change Treatment?

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Dennis Miller, RPh - September 17, 2026

There Are No Side Effects

When we categorize drug actions as "side effects," we imply they are less important than the intended use. Some patients may not agree.

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Terry Graedon - September 14, 2026

Can You Make Your Lashes Grow Longer and Eyebrows Thicker?

Some glaucoma drugs make lashes grow longer and may even thicken eyebrows. How did patients help discover Latisse? New uses for old drugs!