prescription drugs

Inside Jordan Peterson’s ‘brutally painful’ illness as his wife reveals he’s suffering serious side effects from benzo withdrawal 

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Inside Jordan Peterson’s ‘brutally painful’ illness as his wife reveals he’s suffering serious side effects from benzo withdrawal 

Tammy Peterson says her husband, author and podcast superstar Dr. Jordan Peterson, is suffering a “neurological injury,” which has taken him out of the spotlight. The clinical psychologist and young man whisperer stepped away from recording his popular YouTube show and podcast recently, prompting questions from fans. His family told The Post he is primarily … Read more

We’re heading for an ‘epidemic’ of erectile dysfunction — the ‘vicious cycle’ that can leave men with no options

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We’re heading for an ‘epidemic’ of erectile dysfunction — the ‘vicious cycle’ that can leave men with no options

Young Americans are facing a stiff problem in the bedroom.  Across the country, a growing number of men in their sexual prime are struggling with erectile dysfunction — and leaning on prescription drugs to perform. But that quick fix may not last forever. In fact, experts warn it could be setting the stage for a … Read more

Exclusive | I was a triathlete in peak health — but my ‘wavy’ vision problem turned out to be something devastating

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Exclusive | I was a triathlete in peak health — but my ‘wavy’ vision problem turned out to be something devastating

Dave Nitsche was a healthy triathlete — until a bizarre vision problem in 2019 stopped him in his tracks. “I would look at telephone poles … they seemed kind of wavy,” Nitsche, a father of two and grandfather of one, told The Post. He went to an optometrist, who suspected a detached retina and urged … Read more

Cases of drug-resistant diarrhea superbug are on the rise in the US

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Cases of drug-resistant diarrhea superbug are on the rise in the US

We’re flush with drugs — but they’ve lost their edge. An antibiotic-resistant superbug responsible for bad diarrhea and fever symptoms has been on the rise in the US since at least 2023, according to explosive new data detailed by the CDC.  Shigella infections were once easily zapped by antibiotics like azithromycin and ciprofloxacin, but the CDC … Read more

Beware these 10 medications that can make you grow man boobs

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Beware these 10 medications that can make you grow man boobs

Women aren’t the only ones getting boob jobs. While gynecomastia, or enlarged male breast tissue, often resolves on its own, a growing number of men are turning to plastic surgery to achieve a flatter, more contoured chest. The condition most commonly appears during natural hormonal shifts like puberty, but other triggers can play a role … Read more

A common breast cancer drug may actually boost IVF success

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A common breast cancer drug may actually boost IVF success

Here’s some egg-cellent news for hopeful parents-to-be. A widely used breast cancer drug could give IVF a boost, with new research showing that adding it to the standard hormone protocol may increase success rates in some difficult-to-treat patients. The findings come as more Americans than ever are turning to the treatment, in which eggs are … Read more

Cheap drug already on the market may improve autism symptoms — for certain people

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Cheap drug already on the market may improve autism symptoms — for certain people

This news isn’t hard to swallow. Researchers at Yale University have identified a low-cost prescription drug already on the market that could help ease symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in some people. And if you’re thinking it’s leucovorin — a vitamin B–derived drug hyped as a possible remedy — you’d be wrong. Approximately 1 … Read more

Scientists may have found the ‘holy grail’ of pain management: a non-addictive opioid

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Scientists may have found the ‘holy grail’ of pain management: a non-addictive opioid

Last week, researchers dropped a bombshell report on DFNZ, a developing new medicine derived from a class of drugs once considered too dangerous to even study.  Their proposal sounded almost too good to be true: The drug might offer patients with chronic pain and injuries the benefits of an opioid without the threat of addiction … Read more

6 drugs that were invented for one thing — but now treat another

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6 drugs that were invented for one thing — but now treat another

Just think, we may have never gotten the “Oh, oh, oh, Ozempic!” jingle stuck in our heads if it wasn’t for a creepy, bottom-dwelling fish. Dr. Joel Habener of Massachusetts General Hospital unexpectedly discovered GLP-1 in the 1980s while analyzing the pancreatic genes in anglerfish. Habener’s team identified the precursor to GLP-1, a hormone that regulates … Read more

Ancient Chinese ‘hair blackening’ herb may fight balding naturally

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Ancient Chinese ‘hair blackening’ herb may fight balding naturally

Mane justice. For sufferers of hair loss, patience for the two most commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals — and their well-documented side effects — is wearing thin. But new research points to old wisdom for how to treat a thinning a hairline, offering a gentler and more natural alternative to the pills and foams stocked in the … Read more

FDA approves new daily GLP-1 pill — what to know, including how they compare to Wegovy tablets

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FDA approves new daily GLP-1 pill — what to know, including how they compare to Wegovy tablets

*Gulp* Much to the relief of the needle-shy, the FDA has just approved a second oral GLP-1 drug, following the release of the semaglutide Wegovy pill in January.  But this new tablet, from pharma giant Eli Lilly, promises to be even more convenient than its predecessor with similar, if slightly less drastic, weight-trimming results. The … Read more

Powerful new opioid could relieve pain — without the risks of addiction

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Powerful new opioid could relieve pain — without the risks of addiction

More good news in the battle against opioid addiction. Scientists have reopened research into a class of opioids that were once shelved from study — and have discovered a variant that’s a powerful pain reliever, but potentially much safer for sustained use. Though research into nitazenes, a long-overlooked synthetic opioid compound, was cut short in … Read more

What to know about new ‘triple-G’ drug that’s helped patients lose a quarter of their body weight

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What to know about new ‘triple-G’ drug that’s helped patients lose a quarter of their body weight

G whiz! The latest experimental GLP-1 from Eli Lilly isn’t just a diabetes drug — it also facilitates weight loss. Known as “triple-G,” injectable retatrutide levies a triple whammy on the GLP-1, GIP and glucagon hormones, whereas most other drugs on the market only mimic one or two of those hormones. Eli Lilly’s new retatrutide drug … Read more

The dangerous risks of the pills found in Tiger Woods’ pocket in DUI arrest

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The dangerous risks of the pills found in Tiger Woods’ pocket in DUI arrest

Tiger Woods allegedly had two hydrocodone pills in his left pant pocket when he flipped his Land Rover in Florida and was subsequently arrested on DUI charges last Friday. While the drug is prescribed to treat chronic pain or manage pain after surgery or injury, using it is not without risks — and serious ones at … Read more

Python blood could help make the next big weight loss drug — without GLP-1 side effects

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Python blood could help make the next big weight loss drug — without GLP-1 side effects

Indiana Jones’ greatest fear may be obesity’s biggest enemy. Scientists at three universities have turned to nature to find a property that rivals the benefits of GLP-1 drugs without the laundry list of side effects. What they’ve discovered, in the cold blood of a creature that grows up to 33 feet long, is poised to … Read more

GLP-1 drugs are famously super effective — how that’s now messing up new drug trials

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GLP-1 drugs are famously super effective — how that’s now messing up new drug trials

The GLP-1 PR has been a little too good. Everyone knows the drugs lead to rapid weight loss — including participants in supposedly “blind” drug trials. So now, when those participants don’t drop pounds, they drop out. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are reporting widespread instances of patients quitting their clinical trials prematurely once they realize they’ve been … Read more

Ozempic, Wegovy are getting generics as low as $15 around the world — what it means for Americans

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Ozempic, Wegovy are getting generics as low as around the world — what it means for Americans

The weight-loss world is on the brink of a major shake-up. Pharmaceutical companies in India will get the green light this weekend to start selling generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy, with several other countries set to follow in the months ahead. The move is expected to unleash a wave of cheaper alternatives, dramatically widening … Read more

Exclusive | I used to be a happy drunk — Ozempic made me a sad one, and the hangovers are horrendous

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Exclusive | I used to be a happy drunk — Ozempic made me a sad one, and the hangovers are horrendous

Welcome to The Thin Line, the New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more

ADHD meds for adults are surging — and the typical patient may surprise you

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ADHD meds for adults are surging — and the typical patient may surprise you

Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects are still visible — from widespread hybrid work schedules to declining student performance. Add another wrinkle to the list — new prescriptions for ADHD medicine have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic, especially among younger adults. ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is … Read more

The battle to get ‘female Viagra’ to market — and how ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ played a role

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The battle to get ‘female Viagra’ to market — and how ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ played a role

You’ve heard of the little blue pill. Now, a new documentary is turning the spotlight on the pink one. Men have had pharmaceutical options for erectile dysfunction for decades — Viagra and Cialis are just a few. But a female libido pill has been more elusive. Enter Addyi. Addyi has undergone a few makeovers before … Read more