FDA Warns About Misuse Of Fentora Cancer Pain Drug

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning, alerting health professionals and patients about the potential misuse and side effects of Fentora (fentanyl buccal), a tablet-based drug that is approved only for the treatment of breakthrough pain in people with cancer.
There have been recent reports of deaths and adverse side effects in [...]

Risk of cervical cancer distorted, causes alarm

***IMPORTANT NEWS RELEASE***  Virus that can cause it is common, but Pap tests and women’s immune systems are effective
Roberta Avery
Special to the Star
The recent headlines and political posturing about the HPV vaccine program to protect girls from cervical cancer might imply that there’s an epidemic of this type of cancer.
But that’s not the case, according to [...]

More Evidence Links Naproxen to Heart Dangers

November 21, 2006
The popular painkiller Naproxen has been linked once again to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke by researchers examining the safety of various headache and arthritis drugs.
Naproxen belongs to a class of painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which have come under scrutiny lately. Several studies have linked NSAIDs to [...]

Combined Asthma Medications Increase Negative Side Effects

August 24, 2006
Doctors at the University of Iowa who specialize in the treatment of asthma have issued a renewed warning about asthma medications like Advair, which combine salmeterol with a steroid.
According to the warning, a small subgroup of patients are susceptible to suffer severe, even fatal, side effects as a consequence of using combined asthma [...]

FDA Report: ADHD drugs linked to 51 US Deaths

February 8 , 2006
A report released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that regulators were prompted in 2004 to start monitoring cases of heart attacks, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems in patients taking widely prescribed drugs, Adderall and Ritalin. According to the FDA report, these potentially dangerous ADHA drugs may be [...]

Adderall Abuse With Teens

July 6, 2007New findings show that more and more teens are using adderall, a drug prescribed to those with attention deficit disorder (ADD), for recreational use.
The drug has become popular with teens and college students nationwide who want to stay up all night in order to study and party.
Different Reactions for Various Users
According to Dr. [...]

Acetaminophen Liver Risks

July 6, 2006A new study reveals that acetaminophen, commonly sold as Tylenol, when taken at the highest recommended dose, can cause blood test abnormalities that might indicate liver damage. These findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association yesterday, came as a surprise to researchers.
Previously, researchers noted the potential for liver toxicity in [...]

Accutane Linked to Bowel Disease

August 21, 2006
A new study confirms that individuals taking the acne drug Accutane (isotretinoin) face a heightened risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
Since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1982, Accutane has been linked to numerous cases of IBD. Until recently, however, no systematic reviews [...]

Accutane Cholesterol Link Greater Than Suspected

- August 23, 2006
A new report shows that the anti-acne drug Accutane causes elevated cholesterol, triglyceride, and liver enzyme levels at rates higher than previously known.
“The only thing that is different is the number of patients who have elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels is greater than stated in the original package insert,” said Dr. Stephen [...]

Reported Cases of Pregnancy Among Accutane Users

August 2, 2007 Despite warnings from the FDA, reports are finding that many women are still becoming pregnant while using Accutane, a prescription used to treat acne.
Accutane is supposed to be prescribed to patients with severe cases of acne; however, FDA investigators also found that many who have minor acne are receiving the medication as well.
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