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Deprescribing: Can You Ever Stop Taking So Many Pills?

If people take lots of pills they may start experiencing drug side effects. Getting off the med merry-go-round has a new name: deprescribing.

Joe Graedon - August 19, 2024

Zyrtec Withdrawal Is a Nightmare

Terry Graedon - August 19, 2024

How to Sleep During Anxious Times

Joe Graedon - July 29, 2024

New Concerns About Gabapentin and Pregabalin (Lyrica) for Nerve Pain

Joe Graedon - July 29, 2024

How To Stop Venlafaxine: Very, VERY Slowly!

Joe Graedon - July 25, 2024

How To Stop Tramadol Without Withdrawal Symptoms?


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Terry Graedon - July 22, 2024

Don’t Forget Your Medications When You Travel

Take care not to forget your medications, and keep them in your carry-on luggage. Stopping medicines without a plan can be risky.

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Joe Graedon - July 10, 2024

Why Is Antidepressant Withdrawal So Hard?

Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms were overlooked for decades. The FDA now warns about "discontinuation syndrome." Are patients informed?