By: Joe Graedon December 11, 2023 21 Comments
    Don’t Let Psychiatric Side Effects Surpris…

    There are few drug side effects as unsettling as those that affect the brain. What makes them especially challenging is that prescribers may fail to mention them. As a result, many people are totally …

    By: Terry Graedon March 12, 2020 1 Comments
    Show 1204: How Brain Function Affects Mental Ill…

    Mental health problems cause widespread disability in today’s world. Large numbers of people suffer with depression or severe anxiety. While these ailments are real, we may not be considering their …

    By: Joe Graedon May 7, 2018 20 Comments
    Are Nuplazid and Other FDA-Approved Drugs Really…

    Nuplazid (pimavanserin) is a fascinating example of the FDA’s confusing drug authorization process. We suspect that many people think a stamp of approval from the Food and Drug Administration means …

    By: Joe Graedon January 31, 2013 10 Comments
    Overactive Bladder Drug Goes Over the Counter

    The Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved over-the-counter sale of a medication for overactive bladder. The ingredient in the patch, which will be sold as Oxytrol, is oxybuty…

    By: Joe Graedon May 9, 2005 5 Comments
    Drug-Induced Hallucinations Distressing

    When people hear music no one else can hear or see things that aren't really there, they may worry they are going crazy. If they tell anyone what's happening, they may be taken in for a psychiatric ev…