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Drug Side Effects

Article imageJoe Graedon - July 27, 2026
Article imageJoe Graedon - July 27, 2026
Article imageJoe Graedon - July 27, 2026 - 13 comments

Is NyQuil or Benadryl A Good Way To Stay Asleep?

Do you wake up each night to go to the bathroom? Will a nighttime cold or cough medicine like Nyquil or Benadryl solve the problem? Raisins?

Joe Graedon - July 27, 2026

Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects: Do They Cause Vision Problems Common in Diabetes?

Dennis Miller, RPh - July 22, 2026

Pharma’s Quiet Admission: We Often Do Not Know Exactly How a Drug Works

Terry Graedon - July 20, 2026

What Can You Use for Psoriasis If You Can’t Afford Otezla?

Joe Graedon - July 20, 2026

The Dark Side of Gabapentin as an Off Label Med

Joe Graedon - July 19, 2026

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Side Effects & Complications

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Joe Graedon - July 16, 2026

Lipfendra (Enlicitide) Slashes LDL Cholesterol! Does It Save Lives?

The real story behind Lipfendra (enlicitide): impressive LDL cholesterol lowering, unanswered questions and the evidence headlines overlook.

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Dennis Miller, RPh - July 15, 2026

“Is this Drug Safe?” Why Pharmacists’ Biases Matter for Customers

Drug safety is not a yes-or-no category, and pharmacists’ biases shape what customers hear. How does pharmacy culture affect counseling?