DUI: Stoned Driver Statistics Are on the Rise
Research has revealed that driving while under the influence of drugs is on the rise.
According to a study from the National Highway... Read more »
Long-term Use of Heartburn Drugs May Increase Risk of Cancer
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers have found that certain drugs used to treat heartburn may increase patients' risk of developing... Read more »
Study Reports Chantix Increases Risk of Heart Attack
Just over a week ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that patients taking the smoking cessation drug Chantix may... Read more »
Popular Smoking Cessation Drug Chantix Linked to Heart Attacks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that the popular smoking cessation drug Chantix may increase patients' risk of chest pain and heart attack.
Chantix was approved in May 2006 and has... Read more »
FDA Warns Healthcare Providers of Victoza’s Effects
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a letter to healthcare professionals after a recent assessment showed many healthcare providers are not aware of Victoza's (liraglutide) serious risks.
Liraglutide was approved by the FDA... Read more »
FDA Restricts Use of 80-mg Zocor (Simvastatin) Due to Risk of Muscle Damage
Special Alert – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending limited use of 80-mg doses of Zocor and prescription medications containing simvastatin due to recent research that... Read more »
Public Citizen Files for Recall of High-Dose Version of Aricept
Public Citizen has filed a recall petition with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Aricept 23 milligram, claiming that the higher dose is too... Read more »
FDA Limits Acetaminophen in Prescription Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is limiting the amount of acetaminophen in prescription painkillers and asking drug manufacturers to add a liver toxicity warning to their products' labels.... Read more »
Multaq Warning: Heart Drug Can Cause Severe Liver Damage
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for healthcare professionals and users of the heart medication Multaq. It can cause severe liver damage, and... Read more »
Topamax Recalled Over Odor Complaints
Johnson & Johnson has recalled 57,000 bottles of the anti-seizure medication Topamax after consumer complaints of a strange odor.
The recall includes Topamax 100 mg tablets made by Johnson &... Read more »
