Dangerous Prescription Drugs Archives

FDA Warns of Heart Problems and Cancer with Arthritis Drug Xeljanz

The arthritis and ulcerative colitis drug Xeljanz (tofacitinib) could potentially increase the risk of heart-related problems and cancer, according to a February 2021…

Michelle Llamas April 5, 2021
Analysis: Zantac May Form High Levels of Toxic NDMA in the Body

An analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, suggests Zantac and drugs containing ranitidine may cause high…

Michelle Llamas March 22, 2021
Adverse Drug Events: What Consumers Need to Know

In 2019, pharmacies filled an estimated 4.38 billion prescriptions. When you pick up your medication, it comes with a paper or booklet containing…

Rachel Brummert March 22, 2021
Elmiron & Vision Problems Lawsuits: A Q&A with Trial Attorney Trent Miracle

Elmiron, or pentosan polysulfate sodium, is the only oral medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat…

Michelle Llamas September 25, 2020
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Methotrexate Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health linked low-dose methotrexate to an increased risk of skin…

Michelle Llamas June 22, 2020
Chlorthalidone Linked to Higher Risk of Electrolyte, Kidney Problems

Chlorthalidone — known by the brand name Thalitone — is the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association’s preferred first-line treatment…

Michelle Llamas April 20, 2020

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FDA Warns of Heart Problems and Cancer with Arthritis Drug Xeljanz

Erika Sward of American Lung Association Reveals the Dangers of Vaping and IQOS

FDA Warns of Heart Problems and Cancer with Arthritis Drug Xeljanz

Analysis: Zantac May Form High Levels of Toxic NDMA in the Body

Adverse Drug Events: What Consumers Need to Know

Elmiron & Vision Problems Lawsuits: A Q&A with Trial Attorney Trent Miracle

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Methotrexate Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk

Chlorthalidone Linked to Higher Risk of Electrolyte, Kidney Problems