NEWS: March 03, 2009
Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia FDA Warning:
Reglan, the generic name for metoclopramide, is used in many drugs, and the FDA has now stated that all metoclopramide containing drugs carry a “boxed warning” for these drugs.
Link found between the use of Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia has been established.
Other information on Reglan:
 
You should not take [...]

NEWS: 2/27/2009 FDA Warning for metoclopramide Reglan Tablets

FDA notified healthcare professionals that manufacturers of metoclopramide, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use. Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, which may include involuntary and [...]

NEWS: 2/26/2009
Raptiva linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, also known as PLM is a side effect of this psoriasis drug. Other know Raptiva side effects include: Brain Infection, and  Progressive Brain Disease.
What is PML? (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy)
PML is a rare brain infection that tends to affect patients whose immune systems are in a weakened state.  In [...]

NEWS: February 19, 2009  FDA ALERT FOR RAPTIVA:
FDA has just issued a Public Health Advisory to notify healthcare professionals of three confirmed, and one possible report of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection, in patients using the psoriasis drug Raptiva.
In October 2008, the labeling for Raptiva was changed to highlight, in a [...]

NEWS: October 23, 2008
Some of the common side effects noted for the oral contraceptive birth control pill called Yasmin or Yas may include an increased risk of the following serious adverse reactions has been associated with the use of Yasmin.
*  Thrombophlebitis
* Arterial thromboembolism
* Pulmonary embolism
* Myocardial infarction
* Cerebral hemorrhage
* Cerebral thrombosis
* Hypertension
* Gallbladder [...]

NEWS: October 20, 2008 
The birth control industry has never really been without controversy for different reasons.  Obviously, and especially when birth control products began to invade the market, different groups and individuals objected to their presence based on moral grounds.  However, the industry continued to grow and expand, and in present times, birth control products [...]

NEWS: October 2, 2008.
According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, those using the Spiriva Handihaler or a generic inhaler called ipratropium, could face an increased risk of cardiac death, heart attacks or strokes when compared with those who received a placebo or other drugs.
Spiriva Handihaler (tiotropium) is an inhaled medication [...]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has received six reports of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta since October of 2007. Two of the six patients died. In a press release, the FDA said it is “working with the maker of Byetta” to add “stronger and more prominent warnings” to [...]

NEWS: July 24, 2008.
The  FDA on Thursday posts an advisory for physicians to conduct genetic testing before prescribing GlaxoSmithKline’s antiretroviral drug abacavir to reduce allergic reactions in people taking the drug. A recommendation to conduct genetic screenings will be included in a black box warning on the drug’s label. 
It was noted that any HIV-positive persons [...]

July 9, 2008 Update on Gardasil Side Effects.
This is a current list of known side effects from Gardasil Injections.
Seek emergency medical help if you have any signs of a possible allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. You may feel faint after receiving this vaccine, especially within the first 15 [...]