For those of you following the news about blood pressure medication recalls, there are two additions to the list of recalled hypertension drugs recalled over the last several months. Teva Pharmaceuticals has announced a voluntary recall of two … [Read more...]
The Many Dangers of PPI Heartburn Medicines
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid, are a type of heartburn medication that reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Although they are effective in treating heartburn, symptoms of acid reflux, and ulcers, … [Read more...]
500+ Lawsuits Against Accutane Maker Dismissed
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that the maker of Accutane, a popular acne drug that caused some patients to develop a gastrointestinal disease, did, indeed, provide adequate warnings about the drug’s side effects. The court dismissed … [Read more...]
Neocate Formula Can Lead to Hypophosphatemia and Bone Issues
According to a study published last year, the amino-acid-based elemental formula, known as Neocate, can lead to a series of nasty side-effects. If your child has taken Neocate and is suffering from rickets, Hypophosphatemia or inexplicable bone … [Read more...]
Limbrel Linked to Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
Last November, the FDA asked Primus Pharmaceuticals to withdraw its product, Limbrel, from the market, due to adverse-event reports indicating potential damage to the liver and inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs. The company failed to respond … [Read more...]
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