Dangerous Drugs News & Drug Recalls

Byetta Now Linked to Kidney Problems	November 2009
Deaths, dialysis, hospitalizations reported.
GAO Investigates FDA's Accelerated Approval Program	October 2009
Finds fault with FDA's procedures, recommends change.
Breast Cancer Drugs Increase Blood Clot Risk	September 2009
Cataracts, endometrial cancer among other risks.
Alli and Xenical Investigated Over Liver Damage	August 2009
FDA has received over 30 reports, 6 of liver failure.
Chantix and Zyban Get Mental Illness Warnings	July 2009
FDA has received reports of suicide in users.
New Heparin Fears After Two Deaths	June 2009
No contaminants found so far, says FDA.
Tylenol Increases Liver Damage Risk Says FDA	May 2009
Agency offers several safety recommendations.
Reglan Linked to Tardive Dyskinesia	May 2009
Disease is serious and often permanent.
Dangerous Digoxin Tablets Recalled	April 2009
Active ingredient dose may be incorrect.
Oral Contraceptives Linked to Lupus Risk	April 2009
Chronic disease can be life-long and fatal.
Raptiva Will Be Pulled From the Market	April 2009
No longer available after June 8, 2009.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Recalls Propafenone Tablets	March 2009
Pills are oversized and can cause serious side effects.
State Lawsuit Against Drug Maker Wyeth Upheld	March 2009
Diana Levine awarded $6.7 million for injuries.
Vicks VapoRub Not Safe for Young Children	January 2009
Product misrepresented to public.
Airborne Must Stop False Ads	December 2008
Product misrepresented to public.
Menopause Hormone Treatment Linked to Breast Cancer	December 2008
Some women on hormone therapy have twice the risk.
Safety of Asthma Medications Debated	December 2008
Some experts want the drugs banned.
YouTube Ads Missing Medical Warnings	December 2008
Group thinks that ads should be removed.
Epilepsy Drug Linked to Autism Risk	December 2008
Drug increases risk by seven times.
Unapproved Drugs Sold through Meidcaid	November 2008
Dozens of deaths linked to medications.
Avastin Blood Clot Safety Warning	November 2008
Increases risk of blood clots by 30%.
Infant Gas Relief Drops May Contain Metal Fragments	November 2008
Manufacturer has issued recall for 12,000 units.
Generic Oversized Drugs Recalled	November 2008
May pose life-threatening risks.
Fen-Phen Still Causing Heart Damage	November 2008
Years after ban heart problems linger.
ReliOn Insulin Syringe Recall	November 2008
Nearly 500,000 pose health risk.
Consumer Group Wants Diabetes Drug Avandia Banned	November 2008
Side effects include heart attack and liver damage.
Chantix Smoking Drug May Get New Safety Warning	October 2008
FDA reviewing reports of more than 1,000 reactions.
Safety of Biological Drugs Examined in New Study	October 2008
One in four required goverment regulatory action.
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Gets Warning Label	October 2008
Medication linked to dangerous infections.
FDA Cracks Down on Eye Wash and Skin Cream	September 2008
Medications don't have government approval.
Drug Imports from India Blocked by FDA	September 2008
Agency discovered manufacturing mistakes.
Arthritis Drugs Present Serious Infection Risk	September 2008
Medications linked to dangerous fungal infection.
Doctors Say Lawsuits Improve Drug Safety	August 2008
Woman injected with drug develops gangrene.
Deaths Linked to Diabetes Drug Byetta	August 2008
FDA wants strong warnings for medication.
Cholesterol, Heart Drugs Can Lead to Muscle Damage	August 2008
FDA warns against mixing medications due to health risks.
Actavis Totowa Announces Drug Recall	August 2008
Plant violates manufacturing standards.
Xiadafil VIP Tablets Seized by FDA	July 2008
FDA says medication illegally marketed.
Osteoporosis Drugs Can Lead to Weaker Bones	July 2008
Medications cause fractures in some patients.
Two Infants Die After Heparin Overdose	July 2008
15 others given overdose at same hospital.
Epilepsy Drug Suicide Risk	July 2008
FDA intensifies safety warnings.
Antibiotics Lead to Tendon Ruptures	July 2008
FDA gives drugs a "black box" warning.
Painkiller Deemed Dangerous by Advocacy Group	June 2008
Popular medication implicated in thousands of deaths.
Oversized Morphine Tablets Recalled	June 2008
FDA wants warnings put on 11 drug labels.
Suicide Warning for Epilepsy Drugs	June 2008
FDA wants warnings put on 11 drug labels.
Immune System Drugs May Be Cancerous	June 2008
FDA investigates cancer risk for children.
FDA Proposes New Drug Labeling System	May 2008
Pregnant women need safety information.
FAA Bans Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix	May 2008
Medication deemed unsafe for pilots.
Atrium Recalls Heparin-Coated Catheters	May 2008
Recall continues for dangerous drug.
Trasylol May Be Cause of Kidney Damage and Renal Failure	May 2008
Many patients do not realize that they received medication.
Understanding Drug Side Effects	May 2008
Experts offer advice to patients.
Pittsburgh Patients Concerned Over Digitek Recall	May 2008
Concern over dangerous side effects growing.
Sleeping Pills May Be Dangerous	May 2008
Concern over side effects growing.
Actavis Recalls Heart Medication	April 2008
Drug sold in dangerous dosage.
Merck Raises Safety Concerns	April 2008
FDA investigates PA vaccine plant.
Incontinence Drugs Memory Risks	April 2008
Problems from Detrol and Ditropan.
Reforms for Drug Safety Reports	April 2008
Med journal wants companies out.
Heparin Deaths Increase	April 2008
Fatality estimates triple.
Drug Risks for Hospitalized Children	April 2008
Over 500,000 kids injured every year.
Celebrex Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke	April 2008
Arthritis medication is dangerous for some.
Drug Fatalities Increase	April 2008
Methadone linked to trend.
Link Between Singulair & Suicide	March 2008
Risk from asthma and allergy drug.
Safety Alert for Cough Medicine	March 2008
Adverse reactions to Tussionex.
Pittsburgh Water Tested for Drugs	March 2008
Testing will begin this summer.
Concerns Over MS Drug Tysabri	February 2008
Liver damage added to risks.
Death Risk from Anemia Drugs	February 2008
Aranesp, Epogen, and Procrit.
Actavis Recalls Fentanyl Pain Patches	February 2008
More patches pulled due to leak defect.
Heparin Contaminant Identified	February 2008
China source of chemical.
Fentanyl Pain Patches Recalled	February 2008
Overdose from Duragesic patch.
Botox Leads to Respiratory Failure	February 2008
Severe reaction reports include death.
Warning for Antiepileptic Drugs	February 2008
Meds may cause suicidal behavior.
Lindane Head Lice Shampoo	January 2008
Treatment may lead to death.
Dangerous Kids OTC Cold Medicine	January 2008
Thousands sent to ER every year.
Heparin and Saline Syringes Recalled	January 2008
Bacterial contamination prompts lawsuits.
Chantix Anti-Smoking Drug Warning	January 2008
Side effects of aggression and suicide.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Breast Cancer	January 2008
New study finds faster cancer risk.
Cold Medicine Unsafe for Young Kids	January 2008
Government declares official warning.
Custom Hormone Treatments Get Warning	January 2008
FDA chastises Pittsburgh pharmacy.
Painkiller Warning for Fentanyl Patch	January 2008
Duragesic patch suspected in deaths.
Antibiotics Cause Tendon Injuries	January 2008
Group sues FDA for label change.
Hib Vaccine Recall due to PA Factory	December 2007
Childhood vaccines may not be sterile.
Epilepsy Drugs Get New Warnings	December 2007
Sold as Carbatrol, Tegretol, and Equetro.
Bed-Wetting Drug Linked to Seizures	December 2007
Sold as DDAVP, DDVP, and Stimate.
Avandia May Cause Osteoporosis	December 2007
New risk linked to dangerous drug.
Sleep Drug Provigil May Hurt Kids	November 2007
Side effects include rash and anxiety.
Children's Flu Medicine Linked to Death	November 2007
Tamiflu and Relenza might be risky.
Birth Control Linked to Heart Disease	November 2007
Study finds pills may build up plaque.
Avandia Gets Heart Attack Warning Label	November 2007
Diabetes drug black box label updated.
Vioxx Cases Settled for $4.85 Billion	November 2007
Merck tries to end painkiller litigation.
Trasylol Suspended from Market	November 2007
Bayer and FDA agree to halt sales.
Trasylol Faces New Safety Scrutiny	October 2007
Injection drug may get label changes.
Viagra May Lead to Hearing Loss	October 2007
ED drugs get new label warnings.
Infant Cold Drugs Removed from Market	October 2007
Companies heed warning by FDA experts.
Mirapex Linked to Compulsive Gambling	October 2007
Serious risk from Parkinson's & RLS drug.
Unapproved Drugs Are Still Sold	October 2007
Continued sales due to FDA error.
Is Your Child's Cold Medicine Safe?	October 2007
Safety experts propose ban on drugs.
Accutane Implicated in Pennsylvania Murder	September 2007
Evidence to reveal suspect was on acne drug.
Painkiller Fentora Linked to Four Deaths	September 2007
The drug is often prescribed incorrectly.
New Study Confirms Avandia Dangers	September 2007
Findings link drug to more heart attacks.
Dangerous Drug Side Effects Increase	September 2007
Reports rise 157 percent from '98 to '05.
Zencore Tabs Pulled from Market	September 2007
Undeclared ED drugs prompt recall.
Codeine May Harm Breast Fed Newborns	August 2007
Breast milk transfer may lead to overdose.
Avandia Gets Black Box Warning Label	August 2007
Diabetes drug marked due to heart risks.
Acne Drug Continues to Cause Birth Defects	July 2007
Anti-pregnancy program sees little effect.
Zelnorm Returns with Prescription Restrictions	July 2007
Dangerous drug allowed back for some patients.
Diabetes Risk Raised by Selenium	July 2007
Supplement pills may cause harm.
Injection Drug Safety Warnings	July 2007
Two solutions have important alerts.
Study Finds Faster Vioxx Risk	July 2007
Dangers may occur before 18 months.
Antibiotics Linked to Asthma in Children	June 2007
Early life use may have risks for kids.
Risks still associated with Avandia	June 2007
New GlaxoSmithKline study raises concerns.
FDA Halts Production on Cough Medicines	May 2007
Timed-release guaifenesin lacks approval.
FDA Knew About Avandia Heart Risks	May 2007
Stronger warning was suggested in 2002.
Epilepsy Drug Connected to Mental Birth Defects	May 2007
Depakote may cause mental retardation in children.
Diabetes Drug Avandia Poses Heart Risks	May 2007
Studies show increased heart attack and death.
Cancer Drugs May Make Patients Sicker	May 2007
Aranesp and Procrit under fire for serious risks.
Over $650M Paid in OxyContin Settlements	May 2007
Payout for misleading physicians and consumers.
Fosamax Linked to Heart Problems	May 2007
May cause the condition atrial fibrillation.
Antidepressant Suicide Warning for Young Adults	May 2007
Drugs to get harsher labels for increased risk.
Counterfeit Prescription Drugs Sold Online	May 2007
Fake weight loss medication and more.
Aspirin and Ibuprofen Can Be a Deadly Mix	April 2007
Heightened risk of heart disease.
Bladder Drug Needs Stronger Child Warning	April 2007
FDA wants age-specific warnings.
Group Wants Celebrex Ad to Stop	April 2007
FDA is asked to take Celebrex ad off the air.
Hormone Therapy Risky for Older Women	April 2007
Heart disease and stroke increase with age.
Zelnorm Discontinued Due to Serious Risks	April 2007
IBS drug causes heart attack and stroke.
Pergolide and Permax Pulled from Market	March 2007
Removed due to risk of heart valve damage.
Warning About Acne Drug, Accutane	March 2007
FDA cautions online buyers.
FDA Limits Conflicts of Interest	March 2007
Advisory panels to restrict some medical experts.
Drugs Cause Sleep-Driving and More	March 2007
Sleeping pills may have dangerous risks.
Fractures in Women from Diabetes Drug	March 2007
Takeda's pioglitazone drugs hurt bones.
Vioxx Retrial Awards $47.5 Million	March 2007
Jury orders Merck to pay heart attack victim.
Black Box Label for Bone Marrow Drugs	March 2007
FDA warns public about side effects of ESAs.
Students Hospitalized by Energy Drink	March 2007
High caffeine levels cause sickness.
Cold Medicines Dangerous for Kids under Six	March 2007
Over-the-counter cold drugs could harm young children
Bleeding Condition from Antibiotic Vancomycin	March 2007
Antibiotic has deadly side effects for some patients.
Asthma Drug Xolair Needs Stronger Warning	February 2007
Xolair may lead to anaphylaxis in allergy patients.
New Risk Information for ADHD Drugs	February 2007
FDA requests Patient Medication Guides from manufacturers.
Mislabeled Haloperidol Drugs Sold Online	February 2007
FDA warns about false Internet marketing of powerful drugs.
FDA Warning for RotaTeq Vaccine	February 2007
Children's vaccine may lead to serious intestinal condition.
Antibiotic Ketek Gets FDA Warning Label	February 2007
FDA places "black box" label on drug with serious side effects.
Youth suicides on the rise	February 2007
Increase coincides with FDA black-box warning.
Low-dose birth control increases clots	February 2007
Clot risk doubles with low-dose pills.
FDA proposes new drug review projects	February 2007
Projects would allow the FDA to better oversee drugs already on the market.
Prempro to blame for woman's breast cancer	January 2007
Wyeth ordered to pay $1.5 million.
FDA may increase users fees	January 2007
Increase in fees could mean more responsibilities for the FDA.
Are dietary supplements safe?	January 2007
The term "natural" does not ensure safety.
Cox-2 inhibitors to make a comeback	January 2007
Two Cox-2 drugs will seek U.S. FDA approval.
Cold medicine dangerous for babies and toddlers	January 2007
During a two-year period, more than 1,500 children under two years old were taken to ERs because of serious reactions to cold and cough medications.
Parkinson's drugs increase heart risk	January 2007
Two drugs linked to higher risk of heart-valve damage.
Serious side effect assoicated with Rituxan	January 2007
Fatal viral infection associated with the drug, Rituxan.
Hip fractures linked to heartburn drugs	December 2006
Study results call into question the safety of heartburn drugs.
Over-the-Counter Drugs may get stronger warnings	December 2006
Labels may soon be changed cause drugs are more dangerous than previously thought.
Zyprexa risks and unapproved uses	December 2006
Internal documents show Lilly played down risks and promoted off-label use.
Antidepressants may get new labels	December 2006
New labels may warn of suicide dangers to adults up to age 24.
Younger antidepressant users have more suicidal thoughts	December 2006
FDA concludes young users have more risks for suicidal behavior.
Safety of drug-coated stents up for debate	December 2006
FDA believes drug-coated stents pose a risk of death and raise other safety concerns.
Pfizer's new drug letdown	December 2006
Torcetrapib trials end in more deaths than expected.
Paxil and Pregnancy: A bad mix	December 2006
If pregnant or planning to become pregnant, do not use Paxil.
FDA panel to review safety of drugs in children	November 2006
FDA panel to decide if label changes or further studies need to take place.
Merck's Vioxx replacement has risks	November 2006
New pain reliever has risks like Vioxx.
Suspicious behavior linked to Tamiflu	November 2006
FDA suggests label change after Japan's reports.
FDA announces recall of acetaminophen painkiller	November 2006
About 11 million bottles containing acetaminophen 500mg caplets are affected by the recall.
Ortho Evra faces mulitiple lawsuits	November 2006
Forty-four women sue Orth-McNeil.
Ritalin's effect on preschoolers	October 2006
Reports indicate that Ritalin in young children has risks.
Common medications lead to ER visits	October 2006
Over 700,000 trips to the ER are a result of common medications.
FDA gets some recommendations	October 2006
Institute of Medicine makes recommendations to the FDA.
FDA budget problems could increase risks	October 2006
FDA's limited budget could result in greater public health risks.
Jury links Prempro to woman's breast cancer	October 2006
Jury finds Prempro led to woman's breast cancer.
Bayer withheld Trasylol findings	October 2006
Bayer conducted study and knew of risks.
More info for Ortho Evra label	September 2006
Data about blood clot risks from two studies put on label.
Not all drugs are FDA-approved	September 2006
Over 2% of all prescription drugs are not approved by the FDA.
Accutane gets powerful restrictions	September 2006
Users required to follow a series of rules before getting a prescription filled.
Is Arcoxia the next Vioxx?	September 2006
FDA whistle-blower claims drug may be just as dangerous.
Antibiotic linked to skin problems	September 2006
FDA to see if benefits outweigh the risks of the antibiotic, Factive.
Beware of Canadian prescritpion drug websites	September 2006
Two Canadian websites selling counterfeit drugs to U.S. consumers.
FDA approving too many drugs?	August 2006
Agency committees don't reject new drugs or medical devices often.
Stimulants get stronger warning	August 2006
Stronger warning labels will be put on Adderall,Ritalin and Concerta.
Lawsuits against drug companies grow in popularity	August 2006
Lawsuits raise concerns about who the FDA is really looking out for.
More risks with Accutane	August 2006
Accutane raises risk for potential heart attacks or liver problems.
Merck loses another Vioxx trial	August 2006
New Orleans jury awards $51 million to Vioxx heart attack victim.
Pharmacies receive FDA warning	August 2006
FDA warns three pharmacies of being in violation of federal law.
Another cough & cold patch recalled	August 2006
WellPatch vapor pads recalled for potentially serious health risks.
Medication errors are a big problem	July 2006
Millions of patients each year are given the wrong medications.
Cancer drug may lead to heart failure	July 2006
The cancer drug treatment, Gleevec, has been linked to heart risks.
Antidepressants and migraine drugs may be a dangerous mix	July 2006
Combination of the two types of drugs can lead to serotonin syndrome.
FDA officials disagreed with Ketek's approval	July 2006
Internal documents indicate that not all officials agreed with the drug's approval.
Tequin antibiotic causes diabetes;pulled from market	July 2006
Commonl used antibiotic has been linked to serious diabetic diseases.
FDA reevaluates clinical drug trial standards	July 2006
New rule would require study sponsors to report anyone who has committed fraud in a trial.
Journal corrects Vioxx study results	July 2006
New England JOurnal of Medicine removes 18-months or longer statements from their publication.
Tylenol may damage liver	July 2006
Study showed abnormal liver test results in one of five healthy adults who took four grams of Tylenol daily for two weeks.
HIV Drug Causes Eight Deaths	July 2006
Thirteen patients taking the Aptivus HIV drug suffered bleeding on the brain, resulting in eight deaths.
Liver damage warning put on Ketek drug label	June 2006
Drug causes liver failure almost four times as often as other antibiotics.
Recalled Triaminic Vapor Patch may cause seizures	June 2006
FDA issues consumer warning about reactions to the vapor patches.
ACE inhibitors causemore birth defect dangers	June 2006
Study finds drugs cause birth defects even in the first trimester.
Doctor's group urges waiting period for drug ads	June 2006
Doctors group believes a delay of consumer ad campaigns would give doctors more to study the products
Manufacturers of unapproved medicines get warning	June 2006
Medicines containing carbinoxamine are not all FDA approved.
Merck Admits to Vioxx Data Error	May 2006
Supports claims Vioxx causes heart problems.
ADHD drugs result in emergency visits	May 2006
National estimates say ADHD drugs likely send thousands to emergency rooms.
FDA panel pushes for stronger warning on Ketek	May 2006
Ketek linked to cases of liver failure.
Side Effects Linked to Arthritis Drugs	May 2006
Infections from rheumatoid arthritis drugs.
Paxil raises suicide risk	May 2006
A GlaxoSmithKline study found that Paxil increases adult suicide risk.
Off-label prescription use common	May 2006
FDA-approved does not necessarily mean a drug is safe.
New antipsychotics risky for children	May 2006
Atypicals are approved for adults, but are being used to treat children with mental illnesses.
Ketek approved despite flawed study	May 2006
The FDA approved the antibiotic Ketek despite flawed studies.
Lotronex Lawsuit	January 2001
Our law firm was among the first to file a Lotronex lawsuit against Glaxo-Wellcome.
Children's Tylenol recalled	June 2005
Painkiller’s packaging contained confusing information.
Vioxx Heart Attacks	February 2005
Vioxx study links drug to more heart attacks
Vioxx Study	February 2005
Merck cancelled an early study of the heart risks associated with Vioxx, that could have potentially saved lives and prevented serious cardiovascular disease.
Medicine Warnings	June 2005
Generic drugs might not have the same label information as name-brand drugs.
Merck ordered to pay $9 million	April 2006
New Jersey jury orders Merck to pay punitive damages.
Merck loses second Vioxx case	April 2006
Jury awards plaintiff $3 million in compensatory damages for heart attack caused by Vioxx.
FDA pulls Palladone painkiller	July 2005
Prescription painkiller has serious side-effects when combined with alcohol.
Fourth Vioxx trial nears for Merck	January 2006
Merck will return to court for their fourth Vioxx trial.
Mobic	February 2005
Studies show the painkiller doubled the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Cox-2 Inhibitors	March 2005
Cox-2 Inhibitors required by the FDA to carry black box warnings. Find out more.
Traveling abroad? Fill your prescriptions at home.	August 2005
Foreign drugs may have different ingredients than their American counterparts.
Doctors cut back on patch prescriptions	November 2005
Doctors stop writing prescriptions for the Orth-Evra birth control patch.
Eye drops and pain medication warning	December 2005
Certain eye drops and pain medications by Molecular Biologics Inc. should be discarded immediately.
crestor	May 2005
A public interest group criticizes the FDA for not pulling drug from the market.
Natrecor linked to more deaths	January 2006
Two more deaths have been linked to the drug used to treat heart failure patients.
Cymbalta warning	October 2005
Cymbalta may make liver conditions worse.
Drug companies still hide data	December 2005
Drug companies still aren?t telling consumers the whole story.
Paxil gets stronger warning	December 2005
The FDA classifies Paxil as a "Category D" drug.
Neurontin linked to suicides	December 2004
Most Neurontin prescriptions are for off-label uses such as treatment of bipolar disorder. Could this lead to suicide as an alleged side effect?
Dangerous drugs get FDA approved too	February 2006
Some drugs approved by the FDA are harmful.
Drug trials that don't happen	March 2006
FDA criticized for delay in 65 percent of drug trials.
Paxil linked to birth defects	October 2005
Study indicates an increase of birth defects in babies born to women using Paxil.
FDA pulls imaging drug	December 2005
FDA pulls imaging agent, NeutroSpec, after reports of serious reactions.
Darvocet FDA ban urged	March 2006
FDA urged to ban the pain reliever, Darvocet.
Read you drug labels?	November 2005
Study reports patients and doctors don?t comply with the “black box” warnings.
Accutane and pregnancy don't mix	August 2005
FDA imposes strict guidelines on how Accutane and its generic version are prescribed.
Zoloft Dangers	February 2005
Antidepresants including Zoloft have been linked to increases in suicidial behavior among children and teenagers.
Pfizer retools Viagra ads	August 2005
Pfizer will no longer promote any of its new drugs until they have been on the market for six months.
Duragesic potentially linked to 120 deaths	July 2005
FDA investigates reports of fatal overdoses from pain patch.
Eczema drugs get cancer-risk warning	January 2006
Elidel and Protopic get "black box" labels because of potential cancer risks associated with the drugs.
FDA panel urges strong warning for ADHD drugs	February 2006
FDA advisory committee recommends ADHD drugs carry a "black-box" warning.
Warning risk for older antipsychotics	December 2005
Study shows older antipsychotics are more dangerous to the elderly than newer drugs.
Drug labels go digital	November 2005
FDA requires drug companies to submit digital medication labels.
Enteryx acid reflux treatment recalled	October 2005
Boston Scientific Corp. halts sales of the Enteryx drug injection kit.
Plavix's Safety Questionable	March 2006
Study finds Plavix offers no real benefit over low-dose aspirin treatment, but can cause bleeding.
Major risk linked to birth control patch	February 2006
Users of the patch double their risk of blood clots and other serious side effects.
ADHD drugs may get mania/psychosis warning	March 2006
ADHD medication may have to provide more detailed information about the risk risk of mania and psychosis.
Estrogen plus progestin risks	April 2006
Evidence shows that this combined use of hormone replacement therapy has risks of its own.
ADHD drugs not to get "black-box" warning	March 2006
FDA advisory panel decides 'black-box" warning does not need to go on ADHD drugs.
Recurring Breast Cancer Link	May 2005
A new report shows increased links between hormone replacement therapy and recurring breast cancer.
New warning for birth control patch	November 2005
Women using Ortho Evra birth control patch exposed to 60 percent more estrogen than the pill.
FDA issues drug mix-up warning	October 2005
Some patients hospitalized with worsened conditions, a symptom of incorrect medications.
ADHD drug labels indicate risks	July 2005
FDA orders labels on certain ADHD medications indicate a possibility of psychiatric side effects.
Antibiotic gets stronger FDA warning	February 2006
Life-threatening risk caused by drug's effect on blood sugar.
FDA issues second antidepressant warning	July 2005
Urges patients to be monitored closely for warning signs of suicide.
Antidrepressants harmful to newborns' lungs	February 2006
Antidepressants may increase the chance of an infant contracting the lung disorder, persistent pulmonary hypertension.
Can antidepressants impact your baby?	June 2005
Babies born to women taking antidepressants during pregnancy have a greater chance of developing drug-related symptoms.
Skin Disease	February 2005
Vioxx and other Cox-2 inhibitors can cause a rare yet serious side effect, a skin disease called Stevens Johnson Syndrome.
Antipsychotic Drug Warnings	May 2005
The FDA has issued “black box” warnings on seven antipsychotic drugs used to treat behavioral problems in elderly patients with dementia.
Stimulant drugs cited for deaths	February 2006
From 1999 through 2003, 25 people died and 54 others had unexplained heart problems while taking stimulants.
Strattera usage linked to suicidal thoughts	September 2005
FDA issues warning children using Strattera for ADHD may have suicidal thoughts.
FDA sets warning on dietary supplements	March 2006
FDA issues warning to companies selling dietary supplements with synthetic steroids.
Children taking fewer antidepressants	October 2005
Use of the drugs to treat childhood depression is declining.
Asthma drugs alert	November 2005
FDA issues warning about three medications used to treat asthma.
Fosamax next worry for Merck	April 2006
Merck's Fosamax linked to rare jawbone disease.
Beware of recalled products and drugs	January 2006
Resources that can help keep you safe.
Doctors urge ban on bleeding reduction drug	January 2006
Trasylol linked to increased risk of kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes.
Hemophilia drug can cause complications	January 2006
Off-label use of NovoSeven can lead to serious health problems.
Celebrex Ban	February 2005
Study finds Alzheimer's patients using Celebrex to be up to four times more likely to exhibit cardiovascular risk factors than those taking a placebo.
More Tysabri controversy	March 2006
FDA hears testimonies from MS patients who want Tysabri back on the market.
Bextra Ban	February 2005
"Compelling" evidence of heightened heart risks prompts Kaiser Permanente to stop prescribing Bextra.
Tysabri up for FDA debate	February 2006
FDA to decide if the MS drug, Tysabri, should be put back on the market.
Despite drug alerts, doctors keep prescribing	February 2005
Doctors continue to prescribe dangerous medication to patients.
FDA panel approves Tysabri return	March 2006
FDA advisory panel votes to put Tysabri back on the market.
Menopause hormone debate	November 2005
Concerns about commercial hormones have lead women to plant hormones.
Black Box Warnings	May 2005
More needs to be done to educate physicians, patients and pharmacists about the potential dangers of prescription drugs.
Tysabri MS drug linked to serious side effects	September 2005
FDA reports indicate Tysabri usage linked to serious, nonfatal infections.
Blood thinners risky for heart patients	December 2005
ER visits for heart attack sufferers could result in an increased risk of serious bleeding.
Beware of Brazilian diet pills	January 2006
The FDA warns consumers not to use Brazilian diet pills.
Impotence drugs get black-box request	October 2005
Viagra and other impotence drugs could cause blindness.
FDA against Campath use for MS	December 2005
FDA warns that Campath should not be used to treat multiple sclerosis.
Viagra users lose eyesight	May 2005
Reports of partial vision loss in 38 men have prompted the FDA to request a change to drug labels.
Vioxx Sales Tactics	May 2005
Confidential company documents, detail the aggressive tactics of a sales army who pushed the arthritis drug.
Pfizer revitalizes Celebrex ad campaign	May 2006
Pfizer brings back Celebrex ads in hopes to boost sales.
Merck may consider settling some Vioxx cases	August 2005
For those injured after taking Vioxx, a settlement without a trial may be possible.
Date set for first Celebrex trial	February 2006
Pfizer's first Celebrex trial set to begin in June.
Celebrex gets "black box" warning	August 2005
Label cautions about increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Mistrial in third vioxx case	December 2005
Third Vioxx trial ends in mistrial after jurors couldn't reach verdict.
Vioxx retrial begins	February 2006
Retrial begins in the first Federal Vioxx case.
Heart patients should avoid L-arginine	January 2006
Six heart attack patients died as a result of the dietary supplement, L-arginine.
Warning Labels Add Confusion	October 2005
Research shows confusion about meanings of prescription drug labels.
Study finds short-term Vioxx use risky	May 2006
Merck's defense shaken with Canadian Medical Association Journal's Vioxx study.
Drug labels get a makeover	January 2006
FDA has designed a new look for drug labels.
Merck loses another Vioxx case	April 2006
Fatal heart attack victim took Vioxx for less than one month.
First long-term use Vioxx trial underway	March 2006
Two New Jersey men suing Merck for heart attacks suffered after long-term use of Vioxx.

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