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Pain Meds Are Not For Child's PlayPrescription Drugs

Pain Meds Are Not For Child's Play

Prescription pain reliever misuse or abuse can lead to serious problems

July 28, 2011·1 min read
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Methylene blue (UPDATE)Prescription Drugs

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Methylene blue (UPDATE)

Serotonin syndrome may result from drug interaction

July 27, 2011·4 min read
Drug Safety Communication: Zyvox (UPDATE)Prescription Drugs

Drug Safety Communication: Zyvox (UPDATE)

Antibacterial drug Zyvox reacts dangerously with some psychiatric medications

July 27, 2011·2 min read
Label Warnings Updated for ChantixPrescription Drugs

Label Warnings Updated for Chantix

Chantix labels to include risks for for those with heart disease or COPD

July 27, 2011·1 min read
The Protective Effects of EstrogenPrescription Drugs

The Protective Effects of Estrogen

Stomach cancer more common in men than women

July 26, 2011·2 min read
FDA Drug Safety Communication: LetairisPrescription Drugs

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Letairis

Liver injury warning to be removed

July 26, 2011·4 min read
FDA Drug Safety Communication: PradaxaPrescription Drugs

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Pradaxa

Pradaxa has important storage requirements

July 26, 2011·4 min read
FDA Drug Safety Communication: BenicarPrescription Drugs

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Benicar

Benicar benefits continue to outweigh its potential risks

July 26, 2011·1 min read
FDA Drug Safety Communication: RevlimidPrescription Drugs

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Revlimid

Cancer risk possibly increased for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, multiple myeloma

July 26, 2011·2 min read
FDA Drug Safety Communication: TNF blockersPrescription Drugs

FDA Drug Safety Communication: TNF blockers

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis treatments linked to hepatosplenic T-Cell lymphoma

July 26, 2011·4 min read
FDA Drug Safety Communication: TysabriPrescription Drugs

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Tysabri

Multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease treatment may cause risk or rare but serious brain infection

July 26, 2011·3 min read
(UPDATE 12/19) FDA Drug Safety Communication: Multaq (dronedarone)Prescription Drugs

(UPDATE 12/19) FDA Drug Safety Communication: Multaq (dronedarone)

Antiarrhythmic drug Multaq increases risk of death and serious cardiovascular adverse events

July 26, 2011·4 min read
Preemie Problems With HIV DrugPrescription Drugs

Preemie Problems With HIV Drug

Kaletra treatment for premature babies can cause temporary adrenal insufficiency

July 25, 2011·2 min read
Turn That Frown Upside DownPrescription Drugs

Turn That Frown Upside Down

Merz Aesthetics announces FDA approval of Xeomin for frown lines

July 25, 2011·1 min read
The Cost of MSPrescription Drugs

The Cost of MS

Multiple sclerosis drugs may not be cost effective

July 24, 2011·3 min read
No Signs Doesn't Mean No DiseasePrescription Drugs

No Signs Doesn't Mean No Disease

Esophageal cancer risk is greater in acid reflux patients

July 24, 2011·3 min read
Pain Relief Technique Extends LivesPrescription Drugs

Pain Relief Technique Extends Lives

Neoplastic meningitis and hydrocephalus relieved with new therapy

July 24, 2011·1 min read
Reducing Toxic Side EffectsPrescription Drugs

Reducing Toxic Side Effects

Nanotechnolgy using palladium may reduce chemotherapy toxicity

July 23, 2011·1 min read
Hepatitis B Vaccine for Pregnant WomenPrescription Drugs

Hepatitis B Vaccine for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women at risk for hepatitis B may have new vaccine protocol

July 22, 2011·2 min read
Yellow Fever and MS: A Trade-Off?Prescription Drugs

Yellow Fever and MS: A Trade-Off?

Multiple sclerosis relapse risk may increase with yellow fever vaccination

July 22, 2011·2 min read
Oxytocin Induced LaborPrescription Drugs

Oxytocin Induced Labor

Oxytocin does not prevent c-sections for failed labor

July 19, 2011·2 min read
The Truth About Men and OsteoporosisPrescription Drugs

The Truth About Men and Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is not just a disease that affects women

July 19, 2011·6 min read
A Pill a Day Keeps HIV AwayPrescription Drugs

A Pill a Day Keeps HIV Away

HIV prevention is effective when taking Viread or Truvada

July 19, 2011·2 min read
Punching Out Post Dental Surgery PainPrescription Drugs

Punching Out Post Dental Surgery Pain

Oral pain relieved more quickly by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

July 18, 2011·1 min read