Chantix May Raise Heart Risk, FDA Warns
The FDA has said that smokers who use Chantix (varenicline), a drug used to help smokers quit, may be at higher risk for heart attacks and strokes compared to those who don’t take the drug. A meta-analysis ordered by the agency and conducted by drugmaker Pfizer found a higher occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events — including death and stroke — with the drug than with a placebo.
Anti-Anxiety Meds Fatal Pneumonia Risk
Some of the most widely prescribed anti-anxiety medications may raise the risk of contracting pneumonia and …
Ingestion of over-the-counter drugs a danger to children says FDA
Ingestion of over-the-counter eye drops and decongestant sprays can result in serious and life-threatening illness …
Ethicon Recalls Surgical Stapler
The FDA has announced a voluntary global recall of more than 157,000 Ethicon surgical staplers, …
Big Pharma Can’t Be Prosecuted For Off Label Promotion
A federal appeals court issued a shocking ruling protecting big pharma and their sales staff …
Pelvic Mesh Lawsuits Mount Against Boston Scientific
The list of lawsuits and complaints over the negative adverse effects of pelvic mesh just seems …
Another Device Maker Investigated By DOJ
Earlier this month, cardiovascular device maker Abiomed announced that the US Attorney’s Office was investigating …
A Medical Device Horror Story
CNNMoney describes the chilling details of the bone cement horror stories surrounding the medical device …
IUD Birth Control Safety A Concern Among Doctors
A new survey suggests that about half of all doctors still have concerns about the …
Popular Sleep Drugs May Impair Driving
We have been warned recently about the dangers of drinking and driving and the dangers …
Roche Accused of Hiding Tamiflu Safety Data
Frustration is growing with one drug giant that has had three years to accurately report …
Roche Investigated Over Failure To Report Side Effects
Why is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies delaying to report tens of thousands of …
5 Deaths Prompts FDA To Investigate Energy Drinks
Energy drinks have been one of the latest fads in beverage options for the last …
Risperdal Sales Rep Claims Top Officials Encouraged Off Label Promotion
As one teenager seeks justice, the Risperdal battle continues this week as sales representatives testify …