Kisunla is an intravenous medication for mild Alzheimer’s disease that may cause headache, nausea, and other mild reactions during or shortly after infusion. The medication carries a serious risk of ...

If you or someone you love takes medication to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chances are you've heard of losartan. It's one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications in ...

GLP-1 medications, including Zepbound and Wegovy, help regulate appetite, support weight loss and improve blood sugar. At the same time, many people experience side effects, especially when they ...

Semaglutide is helping patients achieve weight loss previously achievable only with bariatric surgery. But at what cost?

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key takeaways: Common semaglutide side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These should get better with time.

Bipolar disorder medications can help manage symptoms, but their side effects may tempt you to stop taking them. Weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and uncontrollable movements can make it difficult to ...

Q: I would like to know why it is that so many medications have side effects. Is it the medications themselves, or is it the additives that are used in making them? Also, why do some people have ...

Brixadi (buprenorphine) is a brand-name injection that’s prescribed for opioid use disorder. As with other drugs, Brixadi can cause side effects, such as injection site reactions and respiratory ...

A new class of beta blockers designed to activate only when struck by specific wavelengths of light could allow doctors to ...

Every time a Burmese python swallows a meal, something remarkable happens inside its body. Its heart expands by a quarter.

Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a brand-name oral capsule that’s prescribed for certain types of constipation in adults. As with other drugs, Amitiza can cause side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, and ...

Imodium (loperamide) is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to relieve diarrhea in adults and some children. Imodium can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...