The Dr. Ardis Show | Top 20 Drugs: Pain and Inflammation | Episode 06.03.2026

The Dr. Ardis Show | Top 20 Drugs: Pain and Inflammation | Episode 06.03.2026

From The Dr. Ardis Show Podcast by Dr Bryan Ardis

June 3, 2026 · 1h 51m

About this episode

Dr. Bryan Ardis discusses the side effects of top prescribed drugs for pain and inflammation and explores natural alternatives.

Three of America's top 20 most prescribed drugs in 2025 - Gabapentin (#5), Hydrocodone (#14), and Prednisone (#17) - are given to millions of people for pain and inflammation. But what does the published research actually say about their side effects? And what does nature offer instead? In this episode, Dr. Bryan Ardis breaks down the FDA-approved side effect profiles of Gabapentin, Hydrocodone, Prednisone, and Ibuprofen, from Parkinson's-like symptoms and cardiac arrest linked to Gabapentin, to the FDA black box warning on Advil and Motrin that most people have never been told about. Then Dr. Ardis reveals the published science on powerful natural alternatives, including: D3+K2 Organic - shown to reduce inflammation linked to rheumatoid arthritis, MS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune disease Nature Wins EDTA - shown to lower inflammatory markers, reduce fibrosis, and boost antioxidant enzyme activity Foreign Protein Cleanse - featuring licorice root and wormwood, both with published research on blocking inflammation Nature Wins Immune-C - vitamin C shown to reduce joint pain in as little as two weeks and prevent complex regional pain syndrome after surgery Nature Wins…

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