Fantastic information, great and informative media graphics/videos - I am so grateful to have found Medshadow and all the amazing information it provides.
I love that they don't take pharma money. Way too many organizations seem to do that. Our health can't be bought but health resource websites seem to forget that. I wish they would provide more content but I know that can be tough for a small nonprofit.
Great organization! works hard to help bring awareness regarding the potential harm caused by some medications.
Thank you for your coverage of
FQ antibiotics with it's many black box warnings and your advocacy for all of the victims.
Thank you for your continued efforts on publishing about the dangers of Fluoroquinolone antibiotics. We are screaming to the world for them to hear us.... the medical community has been slow to respond. The urgent medical care and research we need lags far behind alas. So many more millions will be damaged and disabled without the information they need to be informed of all potential dangers.
MedShadow has been instrumental in getting the dangers of fluoroquinolone antibiotics out into the consciousness of the public and I find their other posts very informative and helpful also. They provide a beneficial public service and should receive continued funding.
I very much appreciate MedShadow reporting on the dangerous adverse effects of the Fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics (Cipro, Levaquin, Vigamox, etc.). These drugs have many Box Warnings issued by the FDA yet they continue to be dispensed with seeming abandon, injuring tens if not hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting patients, when safer meds could be used. This is important information the public needs to know! Thanks for the eye-opening work you do.
Thank you for your coverage of the dangers of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levaquin, cipro, avelox, factive. These dangerous chemotherapy drugs disguised as antibiotics have destroyed many lives and should be taken only in life threatening situations.
I am grateful for Medshadow Foundation as they have kept me advised with their through articles on the dangers of some medications I take. I have been able to talk to my PCP and he has made changes. They are my go to now for information in requards of my medication and health.
Thank you Medshadow for looking out for us.
I am a patient advocate, who has written two well-respected books about the healthcare system. I consider the MedShadow Foundation to be one of my best resources for unbiased, accurate, thought-provoking information abut the medical system. I am grateful to MedShadow every day.
Medshadow does what other health and medicine websites fail to do, putting health and informed decision-making over making a quick buck. I know I can trust their information since they don't get pharmaceutical funding. As someone who suffers from Crohn's disease and has successfully avoided meds his whole life, I'm grateful that Medshadow can stay independent and focus on the people. Thank you!
In 2013 and 2016 I was seriously injured by a fluoquinolone antibiotic called Ciprofoxacin. My doctors and my pharmacist said this couldn't be true and that the side effects spoken of by the FDA are "rare". Doctors accused me of trying to get pain pills, of being depressed, or trying to get out of work..they made me feel like I was crazy...and then came Medshadow...telling the truth and reporting on the dangers of these drugs when no one else would. There are thousands of people in the "Floxed" community who thank Medshadow for doing the job the FDA should be doing. Medshadow Foundation is saving lives. Thank you...keep up the awesome work.
MedShadow provides the public with valuable research and information pertaining to the medicines offered or prescribed to them. With this information, individuals can make more well informed and self-controlled decisions about their own health. I hope to see this information reach even more individuals in the future.
Thank you Medshadow for your honest reporting on pharmaceuticals such as the class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones.
I too like, Mark A. Girard have suffered from horrific adverse reactions to Ciprofloxacin. I got a double whammy when my dr prescribed steroids along with Cipro.
This class of drug is so toxic that it feels like a bomb goes off inside of you and then comes the domino effect. Unfortunately this class of antibiotics are doctors go to drug for simple infections when they’re other antibiotics that could’ve been used with way less side effects.
I have been diagnosed or rather misdiagnosed with a lot of different health issues as a result. I am in pain 24/7. I actually have what is known as Fluoroquinolone Toxicity or FQAD. However doctors do not even want to recognize or acknowledge this term. My dr laughed at me when I suggested maybe it was the antibiotic causing all my issues. So she sent me on my journey of seeing many specialists and a ton of tests. I was lucky enough to have one specialist recognize drug induced illness from Cipro. Unfortunately Doctors do not know how to fix Fluoroquinolone Toxicity.
The sad fact is that all medications cause side effects and or adverse reactions but this class of drugs is like using a CANNON to kill a fly when a fly swatter would’ve done the job with less risks.
People need to hear the truth about these drugs and others. This class of drug is so underreported. The FDA would have us believe that there’s only a few select people that experience adverse reactions to this drug but in fact they’re are thousands upon thousands! Most of which do not connect the dots to an antibiotic they’ve taken. Like chemotherapeutic drugs Fluoroquinolones sometimes have delayed reactions. So this is why the number of reports are lower than the actual number of people that are harmed by Fluoroquinolones.
People need to hear the truth about medications and Medshadow is helping us do just that. So thank you Medshadow for being one of our many voices.
Healing prayers to everyone!
Laurie A. Whaley
Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Advocate
THANK YOU MEDSHADOW FOUNDATION! I’m grateful that Medshadow is there to provide much more honest reporting about pharmaceutical products than we can get from the drug industry funded mainstream media. I learned the hard way just how broken the system really is when I had a HORRIFIC adverse reaction to the synthetic antibiotics Cipro and then Levaquin, prescribed back to back in 2007. These incredibly toxic drugs destroyed my body from head to toe with a textbook case of fluoroquinolone toxicity, and yet it is almost impossible for me to get any of the umpteen different doctors I see to even acknowledge that the fluoroquinolones (FQs) could be responsible for my long list of painful debilitating health issues. The sad and sorry truth is that medications cause all sorts of misery for an enormous segment of the population that are routinely misdiagnosed, usually resulting in even more medication. People need to read the truth about medications, not the carefully worded propaganda provided by the drug companies to make their toxic addictive substances, fraudulent research and corrupt business practices seem appealing. A big part of the problem is that there are nowhere near enough media outlets like Medshadow with the integrity to tell it like it is, either for the public or for medical professionals.
Medshadow has been a strong supporter of the exploding community of people who have been harmed by fluoroquinolones and we are grateful. I look forward to helping them grow their audience and to posting lots of comments on their facebook page in the future. If I wasn't so angry at the drug industry and doctors and pharmacists, I would give them 5 stars, but they lose one from me because of their balanced reporting and willingness to sometimes echo FDA or industry talking points, like that adverse reactions to a class of drugs like the FQs is rare when in fact the reactions are just vastly under-reported. I would prefer something that attacks the status quo even more aggressively, and who knows, perhaps they will move in that direction. All in all, though, I am mighty glad they are there and I support them and recommend them wholeheartedly.
Seriously, go to their facebook page and read some of their articles and the comments from their readers. You need to know what they are posting! Heck, if you can afford it, donate a few bucks. I wish I could,. but FQs left me broken and broke.
Best wishes everyone!
Mark A Girard
Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Advocate
Medshadow and I share a skepticism about common pharmaceutical prescribing practices and common understanding about pharmaceutical products. Medshadow does a commendable job doing research and in explaining a variety of pharmaceutical side-effect and other issues. I think they are a valuable resource.
As a pharmacist I know MedShadow is dedicated to providing accurate, unbiased health information about medication risks and benefits. I've had contact with a number of the MedShadow team members over the past several years and know each of them is dedicated to fulfilling their mission: "We (MedShadow) provide evidence-based, straightforward information to help people better understand the risks and benefits of the medicines they are taking or may be prescribed. In this way, patients can take a more active role in their health care to preserve their quality of life."
When patients take an active role in their health care and learn about their medications many things happen. Not only are they better able to make informed decisions about their medications but they can reduce the incidence of drug side effects and adverse drug reactions. I always say "a better educated patient is a better medicated patient".
Medshadow is a great nonprofit. Its website is outstanding, and as far as I am aware, the only of its kind. Medshadow is dedicated to getting accurate information about drug side effects into the hands of the people that need this info the most--everyone. Their homepage even includes a link to the FDA so people can report side effects they have experienced. This could lead directly to recalls of medication that could be improved! I think that's great. The articles on the site are easy to understand and not full of incomprehensible medical lingo. There are links to sources and breakdowns of new drug studies released and what they mean. I believe Medshadow encourages informed caution about using drugs, due to their side-effects, without dismissing their utility and necessity for many people. That is a difficult balance to achieve. I wish there were more nonprofits like Medshadow in the world.
I'm grateful for MedShadow and the information they post on side effects. While I was pregnant recently, I found the comprehensive articles on drugs and pregnancy were really helpful. Not only did I gain knowledge that helped me make immediate decisions but I became more confident in asking my physician questions based on what MedShadow had posted.
MedShadow Foundation is the best site for information on drugs and side effects. This site probably saved my life with all of the useful information it provided me with in my younger, college years. I'm most likely not alone in this regard. They are doing amazing work educating the public with easy to read articles about the side effects of medicine and I am so grateful for their support.
When I need information about my medication, I use Medshadow’s website to gain additional resources. Their articles are well researched and sourced and provide alternative ways to treat medical conditions that can minimize or eliminate the need for medications.
My child has asthma, and I stumbled across MedShadow's website and was able to find information on the pros and cons of using prescribed medicine for a child for a sustained period of time. The articles were written by healthcare journalists, and as a non profit I found that I could trust the information more. Because of MedShadow, I have more confidence and knowledge to have real conversations with my son's pediatrician about prescribed medications, their side effects, and possible alternatives. Thanks MedShadow!
MedShadow Foundation is doing amazing and important work that benefits everyone. Educating the public about the risk and benefits of medicine is crucial in at this time. The US is the number one country with the most prescribed medications and information about medicine is so important as pharmaceuticals usually downplay the side effects that a med may cause.
Medshadow Foundation is a wonderful organization that brings research and attention to the risk and benefits of medicine. They go above and beyond to bring quality work/articles to the forefront to educate the community. It is a joy to think that whatever donation I can give, contributes to this wonderful cause. It is a joy to think that whatever donation I can give, contributes to this wonderful cause. Medshadow is unlike any other foundation!
I suffered from side effects from a medication I took to treat my Rheumatoid Arthritis and it almost killed me. Unfortunately, before I began taking the medication I did not do enough research and have the adequate conversations to help me minimize the risks of side effect harm. I'm so grateful for MedShadow because they have really helped me to be able to have those conversations. Through their rich content, research, and articles, I have learned the right questions to ask, find alternative ways to treat my condition, and how to manage side effects in general. I really hope MedShadow stays around for a long time. The public needs non profits like this!
Migraine headaches are a debilitating issue for me and MedShadow is a phenomenal resource for me to get a deeper understanding of migraine medications and their side effects. I've been given a number of different drugs to try but now I check MedShadow first so I can make the best choice.
I take a lot of meds for my high blood pressure. In researching the long-term effects this can have I found Medshadow.org. The articles on the site are wide-ranging and very informative. In addition to getting the weekly email, I have become a regular visitor to the site.
Anytime I want to check the side effects of my medication, I always go to MedShadow. The site is informative, easy to read, and I always find the information I’m looking for and then some.
I love getting my weekly email updates to see what I can learn from the Medshadow Foundation. Totally relatable and helpful, from which over the counter cold medicines may help to which suntan lotion is the safest for you and your family. The articles are written in easy to understand language with enough sophistication and sources/links to follow up. My mom suffered from Parkinson's and I gained new insight from Medshadow on her illness. Thank you MedShadow.
MedShadow has been a wonderful resource for our family as we've worked to understand the short- and long-terms effects of drugs prescribed to our granddaughter for ADHD, as well as for older relatives who appear to be suffering from over-medication. Kudos to the entire team at MedShadow for their balanced approach to providing information on how drugs work and continue to act in the body for years to come.
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I have conducted marketing research on behalf of MedShadow Foundation and the results prove what an invaluable resource the website provides. Both people whose mothers took DES, and the general public find great utility in the easy-to-search information about what to expect in terms of side effects from all types of drugs.
I work with MedShadow, and I know how carefully they put their articles together. I know the level of expertise they expect from the writers/reporters and the importance placed on accuracy. The mission is to help people balance risks and benefits of medications. MedShadow isn't anti-pharma, it's pro transparency. It's an honor being associated with this important nonprofit.
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When I needed information about my son’s asthma medication, Medshadow’s website saved my sanity. I asked my pediatrician and pharmacist about the side effects, of course, but I was able to research and learn more on MedShadow- giving me peace of mind about the healthcare decisions for my son. Thanks MedShadow!
MedShadow is doing a great service by educating consumers about the risks and benefits of prescription and OTC drugs, as well as supplements. They also provide alternative ways to treat medical conditions that can minimize or eliminate the need for medications. Their articles are well researched and sourced, with comments from medical experts and patients. Best of all, they are free from medical and health industry funding, so I trust the information I get from their site. They do a lot considering they rely on individual donations.
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There are a lot of websites out there that talk about health and wellness, but MedShadow is different from them. They focus mostly on the side effects of drugs, something that isn't discussed often enough among doctors, even though they affect many people. You can learn a lot about the benefits and risks of many commonly taken drugs, including what to look out for, allowing you to become more informed about your health. They also publish blogs which are well written and often cover topics I haven't seen anywhere else.
I subscribe to MedShadow's newsletter so that every Friday I see what's new on the website. I was surprised to find out that every medicine has side effects. I knew from my friends who had dealt with cancer that sometimes the side effects are horrific and can even kill. But I hadn't realized that even "normal" drugs like Benedryl and Rolaids can be very negative for my sistem.
Thanks MedShadow for having my back!
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I have congenital hypothyroidism, a condition where my thyroid doesn't produce the hormones it needs for me to function as a healthy human being. I have to take synthroid for my condition, and because of that I'm hyperaware of what I put into my body and the effects it can have on my health. I never knew what to ask my doctor when it comes to medication and health, but now I know that it's okay to ask because of MedShadow, and that I have a right to know. MedShadow is focused on educating the public about what side effects medications and drugs might have, and for that, I'm extremely grateful. It's better to know than not to know. It's better to be aware than to be ignorant. It's better to ask questions than to not ask questions and potentially be harmed later. Thank you MedShadow for making me more confident in my right to know about what I'm putting in my body when it comes to medication, drugs, and general health.
I am an adult with ADHD and significant depression. The work being done by the amazing Team at MedShadow Foundation is not only invaluable, it is truly life-saving. They help me and so many other friends and family learn and understand so many of the truly complex and critical issues and aspects of our treatment and medications.
I have known Ms. Robotti for a very long time and her dedication, determination, expertise and empathy for those most affected by the issues her team covers is unparalleled.
Jerry Snee, Jr.
Provides very useful information about medications I was prescribed and helped me understand the risks associated with it.
I consistently rely on Medshadow, Inc for information about prescriptions that I am researching for my elderly parents' care and for myself. I am a DES Daughter, exposed to DES in utero. Having been medically negatively impacted by this exposure, which was a "medication" prescribed and taken by my mother while she was pregnant with me, by an Army doctor; I am very skeptical about any medication and its risks vs. its benefits. Medshadow is my "Go to" to get information about medications, environmental toxins, etc. The website is up to date and full of helpful information. It helps me make decisions on whether or not a medication's risks is really worth its presumed benefits. It opens conversation between me and my healthcare providers and those of my parents. Thank you, Medshadow!
Among the many newsletters that flood my in box each week, the one that I never fail to open is MedShadow. The editors have an uncanny ability to target the issues I am thinking about (aging parents, GERD, SADD...whatever) and provide concise and balanced reviews of the latest thinking on the topic at hand. I have forwarded the newsletter on to many friends and family members, all of whom also appreciate the work that is being done.
I use Med Shadow Foundation for finding the side effects of vitamins and supplements. I am confident in their reports due to the extensive research that is done on the vitamins and supplements. I'm disappointed the side effect information is not on the packages we buy. Manufactures need to be transparent in the side effects on the bottles. Thank you MedShadow Foundation for trying to keep use all safe and informed!
I have taken meds for GERD for years not fully understanding what the side effects or long term effects of those meds. MedShadow has become a critical resource for me. The site is overflowing with information on the side effects of medicine, all kinds of medicine. It has literally opened my eyes and helped me to better understand how the medicines I take are affecting me on a deeper level. As a result, I'm now working toward living a healthier lifestyle and getting off of those medications.
Easy to find info. Clear and to the point. Includes medication and supplement information.
Importantly, reviews the interaction between drugs and supplements. A "GO TO" site.
Ms. Robotti and her dedicated team at MedShadow are doing some amazing and critically important work that benefits everyone.
They are delivering an objective focus on critical areas of the pharmaceutical world that NO ONE ELSE is doing. I'm sure the majority of individuals either currently take a prescription drug or have in the very recent past.
Yet, I'm even more certain that the percentage of those individuals who have made the time to EVEN TRY TO find the types of critical information that the team at MedShadow present in a clear, concise and accurate fashion is a fraction of those actually taking the medicines.
Personally, as someone with both ADHD and a diagnosis for Bi-Polar, I have significantly benefited twice within the last six months, from the specific, comprehensive and easy to understand information presented by the MedShadow Foundation.
I have no doubt that any philanthropic funds invested into their work will provide society at-large and hundreds (if not thousands) of individuals with vital the information that can make a significant, timely and permanent positive impact in their health and lives.
We found such helpful information on probiotics - views we hadn't thought about. It was good for us to learn this because we are working with a one month old. Thank you!
Medshadow is a great resource for people looking to inform themselves about the side effects of medications they are prescribed or loved ones take. The tone is approachable, but you can have faith that everything is research-backed!
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I found this site via a search on the internet. MedShadow proves to contain the information I need to address my concerns in a manner that is not complicated with "over the hill" medical terminology.
I love the website and feel that it is up to date and reliable. My family, friends and everyone whom I communicate with that needs information of this nature will be recommended to view MEDShadow's website.
E. L. I.
I really enjoy reading the articles and blogs that MedShadow features. They have a nice way of covering various and timely meds -- I like to stay up to date on medical news, especially since several members of my family take a number of pills for a number of different ailments, and MedShadow is good about providing unbiased information.
