Written by admin on July 8th, 2008
NEWS: July 8, 2008
Breaking news on the adverse side effects from Gardasil injections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received 7,802 adverse event reports from the time the Food and Drug Administration approved its use two years ago.
Women between the ages of 9 and 26 years old have blamed the vaccine for causing [...]
Written by admin on May 30th, 2008
NEWS: May 30, 2008
FDA Voluntary Recall Viril-ity Power Tablets (VIP)
International Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Issues a Voluntary Recall of all Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs, a Product Marketed as a Dietary Supplement
The product is being recalled because one lot was found to contain a potentially harmful undeclared ingredient, hydroxyhomosildenafil, an analog of sildenafil. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in [...]
Written by admin on May 22nd, 2008
NEWS: May 22, 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration today banned both pilots and air traffic controllers from using a anti-smoking drug called Chantix, after a medical group warned that the medication had apparently contributed to auto accidents and other mishaps that posed risks to both users and others.
Side effects of Chantix may include:
1. Sjs (Stevens Johnson [...]
Written by admin on May 5th, 2008
NEWS May 5, 2008
Heart Medications Recalled – Patients with Renal Failure Need to Take Heed
Heart medications are an essential part of life for millions of people, particularly those who have dealt with heart failure and/or those who suffer from irregular heartbeats. The demand for these medications is at an all-time high, and drug [...]
Written by admin on February 19th, 2008
NEWS: February 19, 2008 Bayer Drug Trasylol.
60 Minutes does show on Bayer Drug Trasylol.
A renowned medical researcher estimates that 22,000 patients could have been saved if the Food and Drug Administration removed the heart surgery drug Trasylol two years ago. In a scathing documentary the television show 60 Minutes tells of one researcher’s findings on [...]
Written by admin on February 8th, 2008
February 8, 2008
The FDA issued an early communication about an ongoing safety review regarding Botox and Botox Cosmetic.
FDA has received reports of systemic adverse reactions including respiratory compromise and death following the use of botulinum toxins types A and B for both FDA-approved and unapproved uses. The reactions reported are suggestive of botulism, which occurs [...]
Written by admin on February 6th, 2008
February 6, 2008
The FDA has stated it decision to take enforcement action against any company marketing injectable Colchicine that is unapproved. Anextremely toxic drug, Colchicine is used to treat gout and can very easily be given in excessive doses, resulting in serious side effects, low blood counts, organ failure, cardiac events and even death.
The FDA [...]
Written by admin on February 6th, 2008
February 6, 2008
The government announced Wednesday that the 10,000 patient ACCORD clinical trial involving diabetes treatment has been halted 18 months early due to increased risk of patients death. The trial was stopped after the Data Safety and Monitoring Board found that the rigorous treatment increased the patients’ risk of death by 25%.
The results bring [...]
Written by admin on January 31st, 2008
January 31, 2008 FDA study shows some antiepileptic drugs may increase the risk of suicidal behavior:
The drugs listed below used to treat epilepsy and other disorders identified to increase the risk for suicidal behavior.
The FDA looked at 11 drugs:
Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR)
Felbamate (Felbatol)
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
Tiagabine (Gabitril)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Valproate (Depakote, Depakote ER, [...]
Written by admin on January 30th, 2008
On Tuesday, January 22 2008 Merck/Schering-Plough announced the pulling of all TV advertisements for the drugs Zetia and Vytorin. Zetia alone is a Merck/Scherin anti-cholesterol drug and Vytorin is a drug that contains both Zetia and Zocor(simvastation).
At least one of the ads boasted that Zetia was far greater than less expensive statin drugs for lowering [...]