MedShadow | Medication Safety

Where investigative journalism meets medication safety and side effects.

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MedShadow's investigation found opioids account for 5.42% of all U.S. drug recalls over the past 20 years. After we published, people came forward with a troubling pattern: their medication works one month and barely at all the next, but they're too afraid to tell their doctor.

We listened. Read their stories below.

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An Expert Guide to Safer, Smarter, Supplement Use https://t.co/X929sxdVG4

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The FDA said leucovorin could help "hundreds of thousands" of kids with autism. Six months later, the drug was approved for a condition affecting fewer than 50 people worldwide.

Here's what happened in between, and the questions it raised about the FDA’s process. ⬇️ ⬇️
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“Doing Your Own Research” https://t.co/0T6Gw6Uw88

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Osteoporosis drugs can prevent fractures. They can also cause them. The decision about whether to treat, when to start, and which drug to use is far more complicated than most people realize. Here is what the evidence actually shows.

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FDA inspection records reveal a pattern: drug companies skipping ingredient testing, quality checks, and safety reviews before medications reach pharmacy shelves. Here's what the two most cited violations actually mean.

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Do Antibiotics Cancel Out Birth Control? What the Evidence Actually Says https://t.co/tUKweKpsM5

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32.5 million Americans live with osteoarthritis. More are turning to acupuncture — but what does the evidence actually say? We break down the clinical trials and guidelines, with help from an expert. No pharma spin, just the facts.

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Know a pharmacist? We need their help. ‼️

MedShadow is researching how drug recalls actually get handled in the real world, and we want to hear from the people doing the work. We're collecting responses through a short survey.

What you share will help us report the story people actually need to read. Takes less than 5 minutes.

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Are you taking more vitamin D than you need? While supplements are popular, evidence for their benefits in healthy adults is evolving, and very high doses can pose risks.

Learn what the science really says ➡️ https://t.co/YxVAqM4jX3

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Your online prescriber might not know your full health history. Here's why that matters. https://t.co/du0hbytxsg

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Celebrities name-drop them at the Oscars. TikTok calls them a magic pill. But when beta-blockers are used for performance anxiety, there are more complications than the hype suggests. The evidence is limited, the benefits are specific, and the risks are real.

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The idea that antibiotics cancel out birth control started decades ago, and it never really left. But modern research shows most antibiotics don’t affect the efficacy of birth control, with a couple of important exceptions.

Learn about the exceptions and more in the full article below ⬇️ ⬇️

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In MedShadow's article on medication safety for older adults, we highlight ways to reduce risk.

Read how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe here ➡️ https://t.co/i0obcFTuaJ

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An estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. are affected by medication errors each year.

Older adults face a higher risk, especially when managing multiple prescriptions.

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Aging changes how the body handles medications.

Medication metabolism can decline by up to 30% in adults over 75, increasing the risk of side effects.

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Final day to vote 🏆

We’re a Shorty Awards finalist in the “On a Shoestring” category, which recognizes work that makes real impact with limited resources.

Our Investigating Generics series is work we’ve taken on because people deserve clear, reliable information about their medications.

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