Dangerous Drugs Get FDA Approval

February 2006

According to Consumer Reports, not all prescription drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are safe. The magazine states that 12 commonly used drugs have some serious side effects.

The side effects of each drug vary but include serious ailments such as depression, permanent bone loss, kidney damage, high blood pressure, and a greater risk of developing cancer.

Consumer Reports’ so called "dirty dozen" includes:

Celebrex
Accutane
Ovide
Depo Provera
Lariam
Crestor

Meridia
Zoloft
Effexor
Zelnorm
Elidel
Estrogen

Consumer Reports recommends that patients taking high-risk drugs consult a doctor to check whether the risks outweigh the benefits and if there are any other treatment options.

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Source: “Some dangerous drugs get by FDA.” By Constnace A. Lynch. Serasota Herald Tribune. January 29, 2006.