Medications & Supplements
Objective, surgeon-reviewed breakdowns of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, and evidence-based clinical efficacy.
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IV Glutathione Recall 2026: Check These 6 Lots—and Know the Risks
A “wellness” infusion can look routine until fever, chills, or chest pain begin afterward. The 2026 recall was not a ban on every glutathione product: it identified six compounded injectable lots, while also exposing a separate problem—the weak evidence behind many IV wellness claims. By M.J. Kim, MD Evidence reviewed through: September 21, 2026 Updated:…
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IV Iron and Low Phosphate: What the 2026 FDA Boxed Warning Means
Hearing “boxed warning” before an infusion can make IV iron sound dangerous as a whole. The FDA warning is narrower: it concerns ferric carboxymaltose, a specific low-phosphate risk, and the patients and repeat doses that need closer monitoring. By M.J. Kim, MD Evidence reviewed through: September 21, 2026 Updated: October 1, 2026 At a Glance…