Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new review suggests. Of 66 potential side effects, researchers identified only 4 linked to statins.

While you’re drinking, alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate, bringing blood to the surface of the skin. That’s why people ...

SQ Innovation, Inc. today announced that following its FDA approval in October 2025, Lasix(R) ONYU (furosemide injection) is now available for ordering through Cardinal Health's Specialty ...

Sun, Feb 8, 2026 Millions of people taking blood pressure medications are being advised to pay close attention to what they ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent column regarding edema from venous insufficiency caught my interest since I was diagnosed with venous insufficiency over 25 years ago. Your recommendation was to raise your ...

Oprah Winfrey says she had one big main side effect from taking a GLP-1 weight-loss drug. The most common problems for patients taking blockbuster anti-obesity medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are ...

The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has seen a seismic shift in just over a year. Not long ago, they were primarily used for diabetes. But now, that’s changing. In some markets, such as the US, ...

Medications used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) are effective and usually well-tolerated. Serious complications are not common and can vary by drug type, but knowing them can help you ...

Magnesium citrate helps relieve occasional constipation by increasing water in the stool. Higher doses can cause side effects like diarrhea, cramps, or nausea. People with certain health conditions ...

Clinicians may fail to recognize common side effects of drugs like gabapentin—which are frequently prescribed for nerve pain—leading them to prescribe unnecessary medications that cause yet more side ...

Last month, the Trump administration announced major plans to slash prices of GLP-1s, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro. The agreement will lower prices of these medications from ...

The most common downstream events included worsening kidney function, orthostasis, electrolyte abnormalities, and falls. HealthDay News — The potential downstream harms in the gabapentinoid ...