Tag: side effects
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Zithromax (Azithromycin) And Zmax Associated With Liver Failure And Pyloric Stenosis, Respectively
FDA Is Continuing To Evaluate These Emerging Drug-Safety Issues To Determine Whether Any Regulatory Action Is Needed (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In mid-May 2010 we wrote an article "Zithromax-Induced Liver Injury Case…
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Blood Pressure Medication Benicar (Olmesartan) Might Be Unsafe For Some Patients
Two Clinical Studies Find Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Taking Benicar Had Higher Rate Of Death From A Cardiovascular Cause (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) On June 11, 2010 the FDA announced that…
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June 2010 Update On Several Possible Zocor (Simvastatin) Side Effects
From Myopathy And Rhabdomyolysis To Tendon Ruptures And Interstitial Lung Disease (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) _________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: FDA Drug Safety Communication: New restrictions, contraindications, and dose limitations for Zocor (simvastatin) to reduce…
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Is Bayer Warning Or Attacking With Its New YAZ / Yasmin Package Insert, Or Label, In The U.S.
Bayer Says YAZ / Yasmin Safety Profile Is Comparable To Older Birth Control Pills, But European Regulators See Possible Increased Risk Of Blood Clot Side Effects (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) _________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: "Bayer…
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Study About Using Glaxo’s Avodart To Prevent Prostate Cancer Finds Possible Heart Risk
Higher Rate Of Cardiac Failure In Men Taking Avodart (Dutasteride) – 0.7 Percent vs. 0.4 Percent For Those Taking The Placebo (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In the April 1, 2010 edition of…
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When Considering A Possible Avandia Recall, Liver Injury Side Effects Should Be A Factor
Heart Risk Is Current Focus Due To GlaxoSmithKline Past Conduct; But Public Citizen Has Pointed The Liver Failure Case Reports Linked To Avandia, Also(Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) As some of you may recall, in October…
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Some Fosamax Users Have Had Their Femur Fracture Without Any Fall Or Other Trauma
Reports About Sudden Breaking Of Thigh Bone In Patients Using Fosamax For Five Years Or More (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: Fosamax Femur Fracture Warning Label Change By Merck Seems Likely…
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Case Report: Man Using Diabetes Medication Januvia Develops Elevated Hepatic Enzymes
Authors Suggest That Certain Patients Starting Januvia Should Have Their Liver Function Monitored (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In the recent past we considered whether Januvia (sitagliptin) can cause pancreatitis in patients using…
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Should Meridia Remain On Market? FDA Says “Yes” (For Now At Least), European Drug Regulators Say “No”
Difference Of Opinion Suggests There Could Be A Possible Meridia Recall In U.S. Before The FDA Holds Its Public Advisory Meeting In September 2010(Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) ______________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: Abbott Pulls Meridia in U.S. Amid…