Tag: medication safety

Longer initial benzodiazepine prescriptions linked to delayed discontinuation, Ontario study finds

A study of 1.8 million Ontario residents found that longer initial benzodiazepine prescriptions were strongly associated with prolonged use, suggesting…

New Study Challenges Safety Assumptions About NSAIDs in Early Pregnancy

New PLOS Medicine analysis reveals the complex relationship between NSAID use and birth defects during early pregnancy. Researchers highlight challenges…

Weight Loss Expert Raises Safety Concerns Over Unregulated GLP-1 ‘Microdoses’

Weight-loss specialist warns about unregulated GLP-1 microdosing trend lacking clinical trial evidence. Long-term safety effects remain unknown for reduced-dose formulations.