The anti-smoking drug Chantix continues to be scrutinized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and consumer watchdogs. The concerns about Pfizer's smoking cessation drug began when consumers began to report that it caused them to suffer depression and...
Dangerous Drugs
Fentanyl Overdose Lawsuits Prompt New FDA Safety Action
Fentanyl patches have become a serious concern to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after numerous overdose deaths across the country. Fentanyl is an opioid painkiller 100 times stronger than morphine, so medication dosage errors or product misuse can bring...
Study: NuvaRing, Yaz Doubles Women’s Risk Of Stroke, Heart Attack
In recent years, medical studies have uncovered alarming side effects associated with certain birth control pills, namely Yaz, Yasmin and NuvaRing. However, the latest birth control study made an especially troubling conclusion: Women who use combined hormonal birth...
Tylenol Liver Damage Lawsuit To Proceed In Federal Court
The connection between acetaminophen, an active ingredient in Tylenol, and liver damage has become quite apparent in recent years. Multiple medical studies have revealed a troubling link between acetaminophen and liver failure, resulting in numerous product liability...
Antibiotic Zithromax Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Problems
A new medical study revealed a disturbing connection between Zithromax (azithromycin) and fatal heart problems. Research revealed that patients taking Zithromax, or Z-Pak, were 2.5 times more likely to die from a heart problem than those taking another antibiotic,...
Study Concludes That Fosamax Is Linked To Esophageal Cancer
The osteoporosis drug Fosamax has already been linked to rare bone fractures and necrosis of the jawbone, but a new study reveals a more devastating side effect. Researchers at Northwestern University found that patients taking Fosamax have an increased risk of...
Studies Further Confirm That Actos Raises Risk Of Bladder Cancer
New studies conducted by two separate research groups have further established a connection between bladder cancer and the drug Actos. The link between Actos and cancer was first detected about 18 months ago. Follow-up studies have supported the initial findings and...
Debate Continues On, Which Is More Deadly: Warfarin or Pradaxa?
People who are at high risk for stroke are in a difficult situation. Strokes can be deadly, and even when victims survive they often suffer from partial paralysis, speech problems or brain damage. Yet, anti-stroke medications such as warfarin and Pradaxa present...
Pfizer recalls 1 million defective birth control pill packets
In a nearly-unbelievable mistake, Pfizer has issued over 1 million packets of birth control pills that may be ineffective. The pharmaceutical firm is scrambling to recall the drugs, but many women have unknowingly been exposed to an increased risk of pregnancy. The...
New law: Drug manufacturers must disclose payments to doctors
Recent drug recalls and withdrawals of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval evidence serious safety concerns over many pharmaceutical drugs placed on the market. The pharmaceutical industry has grown tremendously over the past several decades and drug...