Paxil Is Still Risky For Pregnant Women
In December 2005, with an FDA warning, a popular antidepressant was placed into its second-highest category …
Sexual Dysfunction in SSRI Antidepressant Users
SSRI antidepressants are prescribed to millions of Americans to treat a range of depressive disorders. …
FDA Finds More Counterfeit Avastin Versions
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors that a second counterfeit version of the …
Birth Control Shot, Depo-Provera, Linked to Breast Cancer
Weighing all your birth control options? You may want to think twice before you consider …
FDA Reposts Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS Class I Recall
A recall of Thoratec’s HeartMate II Left Ventricle Assist System (LVAS) that was first announced …
Levaquin And Other Similar Antibiotics Linked to Retinal Detachment
Are you taking an oral antibiotic and your eyes starting to give you trouble? This …
BPA Exposure May Affect Learning Ability, Says New Study
Another study has found a link between bisphenol A—BPA—and adverse health effects. This time, research …
Pradaxa Vs. Warfarin, Which Is The Better Option?
In 2010 when the drug Pradaxa hit the market, it was said to better than …
Serious Eye Disorders Linked To Bisphosphonates
Medications in a class of drugs called bisphosphonates are often used to increase bone density …
Depakote Causes Birth Defects
Depakote consists of a drug commonly used by individuals in order to prevent seizures and …
Merck Proposes New Blood Thinner With Similar Dangers As Pradaxa
Merck & Co. is proposing another new generation blood thinner, similar to Pradaxa, which appears …
The Many Uses Of Botox- Allergan Asks For FDA Approval For Overactive Bladder
The uses for Botox are endless! Or at least that is what it’s manufacturer thinks. …
Heart Catherization? Your Other Option
Nowadays, after a heart catherization proves a patient has a clogged artery, it is customary …
Birth Defects Linked To Popular Pain Medications
A small-to-moderate risk of birth defects has been seen in the prenatal use of nonsteroidal …