A story earlier this month on NPR discussed the results of a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study looked at around 100,000 people who were taking cholesterol-lowering statins between 2000 and 2008, and showed that nearly 17 … [Read more...]
Diabetes Medications Linked to Pancreatitis
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that Januvia and Byetta, two popular GLP-1 therapies used for the treatment of diabetes, may greatly increase the risk of pancreatitis. The FDA flagged Byetta for pancreatitis in 2007 and … [Read more...]
FDA Warns about Mixing Xyrem and Alcohol
Mixing booze and pills is always a bad combination, but the FDA still must continually warn people about this. In one of the latest warnings, the FDA is telling healthcare professionals to let patients know that mixing the drug sodium oxybate … [Read more...]
Pradaxa and Bleeding Out
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...]
New Study Says BPA May Cause Obesity in Kids
Bisphenol-A, or BPA, has been linked to many problems in the developing organs of children. The FDA banned BPA in baby bottle and sippy cups due to the chemical's link to affecting the brain, prostate gland, and behavior in children and … [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...]
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