Statins are the most widely used medications to lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol in order to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Statins work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. Statins may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol that has built up in plaques on your artery walls, preventing further blockage in your blood vessels and heart attacks.
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Actos Side Effects Include Bladder Cancer
People who take Actos for over a year are an increased risk of developing bladder cancer says FDA.
Actos is a prescription medication used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works on two of the common problems that lead to high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. First by helping your body better use the insulin it makes, and secondly it also stops your liver from making more sugar when it doesn’t need to. Other Actos side effects include congestive heart failure.
If you or a loved one developed Actos bladder cancer call the Law Offices of Sadaka Associates today!
Despite Bladder Cancer Risk, American Diabetes Association Recommends Patients Continue Treatment
Bladder cancer risks aren’t likely to send the diabetes drug pioglitazone (Actos) down the same path as rosiglitazone (Avandia), according to an exclusive InFocus report from the American Diabetes Association meeting.
FDA issues safety announcement concerning risk of cancer with osteoporosis drugs
On July 21, 2011 the FDA issued a safety announcement concerning their ongoing investigation of oral osteoporosis drugs (bisphosphonates) and the potential increased risk of esophageal cancer. The statement states, “[t]here have been conflicting findings from studies evaluating this risk. Therefore at this time, FDA believes that the benefits of oral bisphosphonate drugs in reducing [...]
FDA plans new study for DTC promoting
On April 28, 2011, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to study online consumer advertising for prescription drugs in order to resolve a number of questions surrounding how to achieve ‘fair balance’ in online Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) promotion. Pharmaceutical products are launched and marketed in a number of new ways that did not exist [...]
Birth control pills with drospirenone raise clot risk
Probably every woman has heard the risk for developing blood clots if she takes birth control pills, or other forms of contraceptives. But how much of a risk is now under investigation. Kristen Hallam wrote an article on April 21, 2011 that states Birth-control pills with Drospirenone raise clot risk in study. This study found [...]
FDA has a new plan to fight against misuse of Opioid’s
An article found on the FDA website dated April 19, 2011, states that The toll our nation’s prescription drug abuse epidemic has taken in communities nationwide is devastating, says Gil Kerlikowske, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. We share a responsibility to protect our communities from the damage done by [...]
A new petition says the weight-loss drugs Alli and Xenical should be removed from the market
There have always been some serious concerns over weight loss products. Are they effective? Are they actually healthy? What exactly are the health risks? You can’t turn on the television without rarely having a set of commercials that goes by without a weight loss product being advertised. And, there are 2 more products currently under [...]
Topamax linked to birth defects
Topamax is a drug that has been used to prevent seizures and migraines. On March 4, 2011 the FDA announced that Topamax was linked to the development of birth defects like cleft palate and cleft lip in babies. If you or a loved one took Topamax during pregnancy and the baby was born with a [...]
What causes cleft palate in babies? FDA says Topamax
Recently the FDA announced Topamax can cause cleft palate and cleft lip in babies. A cleft palate can be on one or both sides of the roof of the mouth. It may go the full length of the palate. A cleft lip may be just a small notch in the lip. It may also be a complete split in the lip that goes all the way to the base of the nose. Topamax has been linked to cleft palate and cleft lip in babies.
Topamax is known as an anticonvulsant and its used prevent seizures. The drug can be found in two formats: capsules and tablets. Topamax is commonly characterized as a white crystalline powder with a bitter taste.
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If you or a loved one suffered vaginal erosion call us immediately at 1-800-810-3457.
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