The new Wegovy pill is causing a buzz as more people look for alternatives to weight loss injections, but like all ...

In addition to my recent article on heat related illnesses and deaths, there are many medications that make one more prone to ...

Doctors have recently seen a trend where significant weight loss can leave the feet looking bonier, looser, or more deflated.

A new study found that while several newer obesity medications can help with significant weight loss, they often do not ...

The most common class of medications used to treat osteoporosis is antiresorptive drugs. Common side effects include heartburn, nausea, and trouble swallowing. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized ...

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 ...

Millions of people rely on statins, a medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Medications for ulcerative colitis (UC) can treat and prevent flares, but they can also come with some uncomfortable side effects. For example, immunomodulators like azathioprine (Azasan) decrease UC ...

Leflunomide is a generic drug prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis in adults. As with other drugs, leflunomide can cause side effects, such as eye problems and skin rash. Leflunomide is available as ...

A review of 262 clinical trials found that the most effective obesity drugs caused the greatest weight loss but also the most ...

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 ...

Reg Wydeven is a partner with the Appleton-based law firm of McCarty Law LLP. He writes a weekly column for The Post-Crescent ...