Bladder Cancer Now A Potential Actos Side Effect
Cancer of the bladder can be caused by cigarette smoking, radiation treatment, exposure to chemicals at work, and as a side effect of chemotherapy. Sometimes, and especially in women, bladder cancer originates from frequently recurring bladder and urinary tract infections. An additional cause of bladder cancer is the drug Actos (or pioglitazone).
Actos is a medication that is frequently used as part of an exercise and diet program for the treatment of type-2 diabetes. On occasion, the drug is used to treat fatty liver disease. On June 15, 2011 the FDA announced that using Actos for one year or more could drastically raise ones chances of developing bladder cancer. As a result, Actos lawsuits are being filed nationwide.
One Study Finds Antidepressants Linked To Autism
Here we go again. If the risk of birth defects wasn’t enough, one study states that pregnant women taking antidepressants are putting their child at risk for developing autism or autism spectrum disorders. The study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry suggests there is an association between the use of antidepressants during pregnancy and Autism Spectrum Disorders in children.
The antidepressants studied are called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are a class of compounds typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders. They include products such as Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Lexapro, and Prozac. This just adds to the the potential risk of birth defects already associated with these drugs.
FDA Pushes For Five Year Limit On Use Of Bone-Building Drugs
On September 9, 2011 two independent advisory panels to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
FDA Advisory Panel Weighs Vaginal Mesh Dangers
It is no secret that there has been some majors concerns of using surgical mesh to repair Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) (Check out our recent articles on the vaginal mesh dangers here, here and here). Now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified serious safety and effectiveness concerns over the use of the for the transvaginal repair of POP based on a review of adverse events reported to the FDA and an assessment of the scientific literature.
Tougher Regulation Of Vaginal Mesh Not Necessary Says Boston Scientific
In the no surprise department. Boston Scientific released a statement regarding the potential for additional FDA regulations concerning transvaginal mesh safety. According the statement, Boston Scientific believes there is no need for tougher FDA regulation of the mesh.
Common statins and liver damage linked together
Statins are widely used to lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol in order to prevent heart attacks and strokes. The most common side effects of the statins are gastrointestinal — nausea, gas, upset stomach. Less common are headache, dizziness, rash, and sleep disturbances.
Statins work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. They 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.
Laxatives Linked To Kidney Damage Says FDA, Osmoprep Lawsuits Follow
In December 2008 the FDA issued a warning to consumers about acute phosphate nephropathy, a type of kidney failure caused by medication. The medication is associated with oral sodium phosphate products (OSP) for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or other procedures.
These products include the medications, Visicol and OsmoPrep, and OSP’s available over-the-counter without a prescription as laxatives (e.g., Fleet Phospho-soda). In some cases when used for bowel cleansing, these serious adverse events have occurred in patients without identifiable factors that would put them at risk for developing kidney failure caused by medication.
Chronic kidney failure and treatment options
According to the Mayo Clinic, chronic kidney failure is the gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood which are then excreted in your urine. During chronic kidney failure, dangerous levels of fluid and waste can accumulate in the body.
In the early stages of chronic kidney failure there are few signs or symptoms. Chronic kidney failure may not become apparent until your kidney function is significantly impaired.
Darvon and Darvocet: 30 Year Battle To Remove Painkillers From The Market
Darvon and Darvocet may very well hold the distinction of being the drugs with the longest history of being permitted to remain on the market while under a cloud of suspicion due to serious safety concerns.
In 1957 propoxyphene was approved for sale in the United States under the brand name of Darvon and Darvocet (which is propoxyphene + acetaminophen) by Eli Lilly, a multi-national drug company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. And, in 1976 it became a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, which was approved by the FDA for use to treat mild to moderate pain.
Consumer Report: Pharmacies Don’t Provide Complete Information
According to an article found at the Washington Post, “[a]bout 90 million adults in the …
Public Citizen group calls on FDA for transvaginal mesh recall
A public advocacy group, Public Citizen, founded by Ralph Nader, is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to recall transvaginal surgical mesh products that help repair pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, just as the industry is preparing a broad response.
FDA Petition: Acid Reflux Drugs Need Black Box Warning
Consumer watchdog group Public Citizen, founded by Ralph Nader, is calling for stricter warnings on …
FDA receiving many complaints from patients receiving hip replacement devices
The federal government received a surge in complaints in recent months about failed hip replacements, suggesting that serious problems persist with some types of artificial hips even as researchers scramble to evaluate the health dangers, according to an article found at The New York Times.
FDA warns that Celexa linked to abnormal heart rhythm risk
Yesterday the US Food and Drug Administration announced that Citalopram hydrobromide, also known as Celexa, …