Do not stop cold - call your pharmacy first.
For many medications, stopping abruptly is more dangerous than the reason for the recall. Recalls target specific lots, and the FDA posts every drug recall publicly. Match your bottle's lot number to the recall notice, and your pharmacy can confirm whether yours is affected and arrange a replacement.
What to do
Common questions
What do I do if my medication is recalled?
First, do not simply stop taking the medication - for many drugs, stopping abruptly is more dangerous than the recall issue itself. Recalls happen for specific lots and specific reasons, from mislabeling to a contamination finding, and most affect only certain batches. Find the recall notice (the FDA posts every drug recall, and your pharmacy often calls or texts you directly), match the lot number on your bottle against the notice, then call your pharmacy. Pharmacies can tell you whether your specific bottle is affected and arrange a replacement from unaffected stock. If it is affected, your pharmacist coordinates a switch, and your prescriber may need to weigh in for drugs without easy substitutes. If you already took recalled pills and feel unwell, contact your prescriber and report the reaction to the FDA through MedWatch. Pymander, a free AI doctor available 24/7 by text, can help you think through your specific recall notice.