The third diet drug under FDA review in 2010, Contrave, has failed tests for safety and effectiveness. Made by Orexigen Therapeutics, Contrave is a combination of the antidepressant drug bupropion (Wellbutrin) and the anti-addiction opioid drug … [Read more...]
Pregnant Mothers Taking Antidepressants May Risk Baby’s Health
In recent years, women have been advised to avoid medications during pregnancy and while breastfeeding their infants; yet, at the same time, some conditions pregnant women suffer such as hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, epilepsy and … [Read more...]
Women Should be Warned About Birth Defects
A new study suggests that doctors are not doing a good job of warning young women to avoid getting pregnant while they are taking prescription drugs that can cause birth defects. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center researchers found that nearly … [Read more...]
Birth Defects / Congenital Disorders
There are numerous conditions that fall under the general category of congenital disorders. These include: Birth defect – significant structural malformation of a body part Congenital physical anomaly – difference or abnormality of a body part … [Read more...]
CellCcept/Myfortoic Side Effects – Microtia and Cleft Lip/Palate
In recent decades, knowledge of how biochemical compounds known as inosines metabolize has brought about significant advances in immunotherapy. This has led to the development of the immunosuppressant drugs mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and … [Read more...]