Pradaxa, which was marketed as a replacement for another dangerous drug in 2010 is currently under scrutiny for causing bleeding deaths in nearly 600 people in this country. Shockingly, it is still on the market with the blessing of the FDA. Pradaxa … [Read more...]
Common Prescription Drugs May Turn Deadly when Taken with Grapefruit Juice
According to Canadian researchers, combining common prescription drugs with grapefruit juice can be a deadly combination. In the past four years, 26 new drugs were added to a list of those that may become harmful, bringing the group up to 43. … [Read more...]
Asthma Drug May Stunt Growth of Users
Budesonide, a drug that is very effective at keeping serious asthma at bay for users, may have an unintended side effect on children. According to researchers, the inhaled drug can stunt their growth. The "good news" is that the drug won't worsen … [Read more...]
Propecia Causes Long Term Side Effects
Propecia, also known as the baldness drug finasteride, allegedly leaves users with serious long-term side effects including impotence, diminished sex drive, anxiety and depression. Although these side-effects are nothing new, what makes it news is … [Read more...]
FDA Claims It Spends as Much Time Surveilling Drugs after Approval as Before Approval
Many drug side effects and risks are known as soon as a drug hit the market. Look at any of those minute long commercials where the risks take up the last half of the commercial, and you have a good idea of what goes onto the box. However, there are … [Read more...]
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