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In reality, supplements can interact with medications, cause side effects, and don’t undergo the same oversight as prescription drugs. Read before you reach for that bottle. We’re a #nonprofit focused on the safest ways to take #otc (over-the-counter) and #rx (prescription) medications.

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Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) is a dual-action drug approved for diabetes and obesity. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) helps manage type 2 diabetes and obesity. Here’s how it actually works in the gut and what you should watch for if you're taking it. Learn more here: bit.ly/4ehkVt6

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Looking forward to this Webinar this Wednesday, June 25. Hope to see you there!

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#Fishoil may benefit heart health but if you're taking warfarin, combining the two could increase your risk of bleeding, especially at high doses. 🔗 Learn more here: bit.ly/44jgolu #FishOil #Warfarin #HeartHealth

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Hi BlueSky! We would love to see you for the first of hopefully very many webinars. You can register for free here: shorturl.at/ZjUh7 Talk to you soon! - Suzanne, Founder and President of MedShadow Foundation

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The FDA can't keep up with oversight of drug manufacturing. In the article I review what we know about the scope of the issue—some drugs don't work consistently or can cause side effects when contaminated—& how we can fix it. @medshadow.bsky.social medshadow.org/are-generic-...

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Co-founder and President of Valisure, David Light is a biotech entrepreneur and scientist with more than 18 years of experience in the field. You can meet David Light at our webinar on June 25th at 4:00 PM! Register for free while space is available. shorturl.at/ZjUh7

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Hope that you can join Joe on June 25th!

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President of @peoplespharmacy.bsky.social, Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist and @thenyt.bsky.social best-selling author whose work on health and pharmaceuticals has been syndicated nationally and earned him places on numerous advisory boards. Meet him in our webinar on June 25th! shorturl.at/ZjUh7

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The #skincare ingredient benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is facing new scrutiny. Recently, the #FDA recalled several BPO products after testing for benzene, a known carcinogen, under certain conditions. Learn more: bit.ly/4ehw8Ko

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Katherine Eban is an award-winning investigative journalist, Vanity Fair special correspondent, best-selling author and Andrew Carnegie fellow. You can meet her in our webinar on June 25th at 4:00 PM! shorturl.at/ZjUh7

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Looking forward to participating in this Webinar on June 25. Hope you can join!

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If you have #PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, you’re probably familiar with symptoms like irregular periods and excess face or body hair. But you may not realize that your symptoms can change as you age. Learn more: bit.ly/40972qZ #PCOSAwareness #HormoneHealth

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Discover how contamination, inconsistent dosages, and weak FDA oversight compromise generic drug safety. 🗒️ Join us on June 25 at 4:00 pm ET. Register today at the link below 👇 shorturl.at/ZjUh7

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Join us on June 25 at 4:00 pm ET. Register today at the link below 👇 shorturl.at/ZjUh7

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Concerns about generic drug quality are becoming harder to ignore. Our upcoming webinar kicks off a series of events designed to empower medical professionals, policymakers and ordinary people to take action. Join us on 6/25 at 4pm EST. Register here: shorturl.at/ZjUh7

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More than 25 years later, Alanis Morissette’s #GenX anthem to self-care feels more relevant than ever. Learn more about the safest ways to take #otc (over-the-counter) and #rx (prescription) medications at MedShadow.org

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If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication such as #Ozempic, #Wegovy or #Mounjaro and have any kind of surgery planned, you’ll want to know about this #sideeffect update from the #FDA: #glp1 bit.ly/3SN05bd

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Weekend goals... 😂 #TGIF 👉 @simoncholland via Instagram

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Watching ‘Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders’ on @Netflix? The 1982 deaths of at least 7 people from cyanide-laced #Tylenol capsules sparked a nationwide panic, #recalls, an unsolved #truecrime case, and reforms across industry and the #FDA. Learn more about medication safety at MedShadow.org #coldcase

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Does your generic #ADHD medication work as well as the brand-name it replaces? In an investigative report, MedShadow’s Emma Yasinski explains how shortages, recalls, and drug variability are impacting people living with ADHD. Read now: bit.ly/45bj6eY

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The GLP-1 drug #Mounjaro may make oral birth control less effective, according to a recent #FDA warning. Here’s what to know: bit.ly/4iUDpjY

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INVESTIGATING GENERICS: They Say Their ADHD Meds Aren’t Working. They’re Not Imagining It (story via @medshadow.bsky.social) medshadow.org/generic-adhd...

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Not all #ADHD meds are the same. I explain in this video. Check out Medshadow.org to read the full article. No paywalls @medshadow.bsky.social #adhdmedshortage #ritalin #adderall

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As a#nonprofit foundation focused on independent journalism, we take reporting and fact checking seriously. #journalism #health

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If you feel like your ADHD meds — or even other generic medicine — may not work the same from refill to refill. You're not alone. I took a deep dive for @medshadow.bsky.social Special thanks to @maryjblond.bsky.social for sharing her story! #adhd #medshortage medshadow.org/generic-adhd...

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I’m so proud of the work that @medshadow.bsky.social is doing.

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At MedShadow, we’re ALL ABOUT not falling for the propaganda when it comes to your #health. Our reporting is backed by science, evidence, and expert insight. Learn more at MedShadow.org #FDA #Supplements #Nurses #SideEffects #OTC #Rx

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Some OTC medications were not reviewed by the FDA for safety and efficacy. #fdaapproved #medicine #otc #drugsafety

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About to pop a pill to relieve #allergy symptoms? Ask your doctor how these #otc drugs might interact with other meds you take. Learn how #Zyrtec can interact with #anxiety med X*nax: bit.ly/3GNwqf3 #allergyrelief #allergyseason #allergylife

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Your prescriber won't care how you pronounce it — they'll just want to know you’re taking it. 😂 👉@nursepilotmakala.k via Instagram Kidding aside, always tell your provider about the #rx and #otc medications or #supplements you take regularly. Learn more at MedShadow.org

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Ready for #summer? Be sure to check if your meds may make you more sun sensitive. Common drugs can increase your risk of sunburn, including certain #antibiotics, #retinoids, #heart medications, and #NSAIDs. Learn more: bit.ly/3SADBdz

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What topics do you want to learn more about on MedShadow: #generics, #supplements, #sideeffects, #FDA inspections, or something else? Take our quick survey and get a FREE MedShadow tote (while supplies last) as a thank you! us5.list-manage.com/survey?u=317...

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Layoffs at the FDA have slowed the publication of new warning letters. #fda #drugsafety #foodregulations #sideeffects #warning #medicine #medshadow #medshadowfoundation #nonprofit

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Taking #metformin to lower high blood sugar? Be aware of this possible #OTC drug interaction: bit.ly/4kkUZyv

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Have not come across those #sideeffects in the #FDA Drug Safety Database yet... 🤔 😂 👉 @allholls.bsky.social

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You’ve probably heard about #Ozempic #sideeffects like nausea and other GI issues (🤢🤮💩), but the #FDA is now reporting two new ones. Learn more at MedShadow: bit.ly/3FcO1wF

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Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, according to the #CDC. In addition to your #rx, these three positive changes can help. Learn more about your #bloodpressure meds and common #sideeffects at MedShadow: bit.ly/43rBtL4

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Did you know that in many cases food manufacturers don’t have to share any data with the #FDA showing the #additives they put in your food are safe? In her latest #HealthyCuriosity, MedShadow Senior Health Reporter @health-journo-emma.bsky.social dives into this #healthnews piece from @undark.org

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As the founder of @medshadow.bsky.social I often get asked how to start a nonprofit. Surround yourself with people who can fill in your own knowledge gaps. Here are my six steps for starting a nonprofit. Did I miss any? What advice do you have? www.bizjournals.com/pacific/bizw...

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About to start a new #rx? Make sure you’ve asked your prescriber or pharmacist these questions. bit.ly/3H2Wini

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A tune we know so well... 🎶 😂 🎥 @ellecordova.bsky.social MedShadow is a #nonprofit focused on the safest ways to take #otc (over-the-counter) and #rx (prescription) medications. Learn more at MedShadow.org.

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Do you take prescription drugs regularly? More than 2/3 of US adults take a #prescription drug each year. At MedShadow, we’re focused on helping you find the safest ways to take #otc and prescription meds—understanding #sideeffects, interactions, and #medicationsafety. Learn more at MedShadow.org

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Taking #Mounjaro for weight loss or to treat #diabetes? It can make oral birth control less effective and increase your #pregnancy risk, according to an #FDA warning. What to do: Use a backup non-oral birth control. Learn more: bit.ly/4iUDpjY

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Watching #ThePitt? Then you were likely on the edge of your seat when Dr. Robby booted Dr. Langdon from the ER for stealing “benzos.” Often prescribed for #anxiety, benzodiazepines can have dangerous #sideeffects when misused or combined with drugs. And they're misused A LOT. bit.ly/benzodiazepi...

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Suffering from #allergies this week? Want to take #Zyrtec for relief? If you’re taking X*nax for #anxiety or a panic disorder, you should talk to your prescriber first. Learn about the potential interactions between these two meds: bit.ly/zyrtecandxanax #springallergies #druginteractions

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