Crestor side effects include diabetes, liver problems, stroke and cognitive impairment. The most serious side effect is muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis.
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In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning — the agency’s strictest warning — for all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants regarding their association with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. That warning was updated in 2007, with the FDA specifying that the risk is highest for young adults ages 18 to 24.
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Recovery from hernia mesh surgery can take weeks. Most people are able to return to work a week or two after surgery. Patients can usually have sex within one month after hernia repair. Follow-up visits with the surgeon can prevent serious complications. It can take four to six weeks to recover from ...
Makers of the powerful blood thinner Xarelto have agreed to pay $775 million to settle about 25,000 lawsuits that claim the drug caused serious injuries such as internal bleeding, stroke and death. “It may have taken more than four years and six separate trials but litigation like this is an important way for consumers to have a voice in matters of drug safety,” attorney Brian Barr, co ...
Reverse shoulder replacement has gained popularity partly because it can be a solution for severe injury or deterioration of patients’ shoulder joints. But the implants have brought higher complication rates than other joint replacements. Reverse total shoulder replacement or arthroplasty (rTSA ...
The boxed warning has been the FDA’s go-to for flagging dangerous drugs. There are studies that show it is effective in reducing the use of medications in people at risk of severe side effects. For instance, antipsychotics like Risperdal have a black box warning for increased death in older patients.
Eliquis can cause a host of side effects, including minor bleeding and headaches and severe bleeding, spinal hematomas, and dangerous blood clots.
It kills more people than car accidents every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classified it as an epidemic and the World Health Organization (WHO) reported it threatened the achievements of modern medicine. Prescription drug abuse is a global problem, and the U.S. is the ...
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L-citrulline is a non-essential amino acid that helps the body produce nitric oxide and improve blood flow. Sold as a dietary supplement and a separate pharmaceutical version, L-citrulline is used to treat a rare genetic disorder and may help with certain vascular problems and other medical conditions.
An Oklahoma jury awarded $1.2 million to the family of a 96-year-old woman who was abused in a nursing home by two employees. Eryetha Mayberry’s three daughters filed a nursing home abuse lawsuit against Quail Creek Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Oklahoma after hidden camera footage ...
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This article was updated to include the FDA’s 2015 final guidance on OTC Acetaminophen. Before reaching for a bottle of Tylenol, popping a DayQuil pill or downing a dose of Tylenol Cold and Flu this flu season, Americans should know these popular drugs and their generic counterparts may harm their liver.
Invokana is an SGLT2 inhibitor. Doctors prescribe the medicine to treat Type 2 diabetes. Invokana can lead to amputations and other serious side effects.
Reverse shoulder replacement has become increasingly popular for people with serious shoulder pain, immobility and rotator cuff injuries. While the shoulder implant results in a more stable joint, it comes with a greater chance of complications than traditional shoulder replacement. The number of ...
Valsartan side effects range from headaches to low blood pressure. The drug includes a black box warning from the FDA for fetal toxicity. Although cancer is not a typical side effect of valsartan, manufacturers in 2018 recalled some batches of the medication because of contamination with a cancer-causing chemical called NDMA.
On May 12, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requiring a stronger black box warning for common, popular antibiotics called fluoroquinolones that include Levaquin (levofloxacin), Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Avelox (moxifloxacin) — medications taken by more than 26 million ...
The most common side effects of Xeljanz include upper respiratory tract infection, cold-like symptoms, diarrhea and headache. The arthritis and colitis medication can also cause more severe problems such as serious infections and cancer.
Lawsuits say Gilead Sciences Inc. hid the bone loss and kidney damage risks tied to its multi-billion dollar HIV drug, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF).
Testosterone therapy can cause acne and abnormal hair growth. It also comes with the risk of serious side effects like heart attack, stroke and blood clots.
Women may undergo Mirena removal to replace an old IUD. They may also choose to remove Mirena to regain fertility and have a baby. But, sometimes doctors must remove the IUD because of complications. Bayer does not recommend women remove their own IUD at home. A doctor or health care provider ...
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Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) interactions can occur with at least 290 medicines. These other drugs come in both brand name and generic versions. They add up to more than 1,800 different products. At least 20 of these drugs can cause a severe reaction if taken with certain PPIs.
After twice delaying approval of the drug, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now cleared Eliquis for the prevention of stroke and dangerous blood clots in patients diagnosed with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, the most common type of heart rhythm abnormality.. Eliquis, developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer, is the latest addition to a family of three next-generation ...
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Cymbalta Side Effects. Common Side Effects Common side effects such as nausea, headache and dry mouth may dissipate a couple of weeks after starting treatment.; Serious Side Effects In rare cases, the drug may cause liver damage, eye problems, abnormal bleeding, elevated serotonin levels, suicidal thoughts and behavior and other severe adverse effects. ...
The most common side effects of Fosamax include stomach pain, heartburn and constipation. The osteoporosis drug can also cause esophagus and bone problems.
Topamax (topiramate) is a drug approved to prevent seizures in adults and children and to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches in people 12 years of age and older.
Zoloft (sertraline chloride) is one of the most popular SSRI antidepressants on the market. Pfizer developed and marketed Zoloft as a safer alternative with fewer side effects and withdrawal symptoms than competitor drugs such as Eli Lilly’s Prozac.
Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) intended to reduce the amount of acid in a person’s stomach. Learn about the most common uses & side effects.
A black box warning appears on a prescription drug’s label when the FDA wants to call attention to serious or life-threatening risks associated with its use. Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) contains one of these warnings for fetal toxicity. The label says Benicar should be discontinued as soon as possible after pregnancy is detected.
The number of prescription drugs that can interact with grapefruit has risen to at least 85, and half of those can cause serious side effects, including death. That’s according to a study published this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal by David Bailey, a clinical pharmacologist at ...
Clinical trials are an essential component in advancing medical knowledge and finding new and better ways in which to prevent, screen for, diagnose and treat certain diseases and conditions. But they are not always successful, and each study comes with a set of risks in addition to potential ...
Patients on PPIs should speak with their doctor before stopping PPIs. They should also talk to their doctor before switching to a PPI alternative. Alternatives to proton pump inhibitors may not work for some conditions PPIs treat.
The United States is seeing an elder population explosion. Seniors are the fastest-growing segment, with more than 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the U.S., and are expected to number 98.2 million by 2060.
“At every level, we are determined to stop practices that jeopardize patients’ health, harm taxpayers, and violate the public trust — and this historic action is a clear warning to any company that chooses to break the law,” James M. Cole, deputy attorney general, said in the U.S. Department of Justice announcement of the settlement.
Doctors prescribe Fosamax to treat osteoporosis. It works by slowing down the body’s process of breaking down bone. Merck makes the medication, and it also sells a formula called Fosamax Plus D, which combines the active ingredient in Fosamax, alendronate sodium, with vitamin D 3.
Protonix (pantoprazole sodium) is a drug in a class of powerful acid-suppressing medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These medicines can cause rare but life-threatening side effects.
Manufacturers issue voluntary knee replacement recalls if they discover problems with the devices. In rare cases, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can order a recall. Manufacturers issued hundreds of knee replacement recalls in recent years. Drugwatch identified 76 knee implant recalls between ...
When a doctor says the word cancer, a patient’s mind often enters complete shock. Then, questions emerge. How serious? Is it treatable? What can I do? How long do I have? Patients shouldn’t have to ask, “How much will this cost?” But the cost of cancer is an aspect of growing importance in ...
Prilosec (omeprazole) is a popular proton pump inhibitor intended to treat frequent heartburn. Studies link PPIs to side effects such as kidney disease & cancer.
Propecia is a men’s only prescription drug used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Propecia works by binding the male hormone DHT to receptors in hair follicles at the top of the scalp.
Humira is part of a class of biologics known as TNF blockers. These medications work by suppressing the immune system. While these drugs may be effective in treating symptoms of various inflammatory diseases, they also put users at greater risk of serious and even deadly infections and cancers.
When Can Complications Happen? During surgery or within the first few weeks after surgery Nerve damage, nerve block complications, blood clots; Weeks to a year or more after surgery Loosening, infection, implant rejection (allergic or immunologic reaction), component misalignment or failure, pain, swelling and warmth or heat in the knee, loss of mobility or range of motion
Johnson & Johnson and Bayer agreed in March 2019 to settle virtually all remaining Xarelto lawsuits for $775 million. As of April 2019, there were 23,866 lawsuits still pending in a Louisiana federal court.
E ach month, Jane * breaks the law. She does this to stay alive. Jane is a Type I diabetic, which means she requires insulin to keep living.The problem is a 10 mL bottle of insulin in the U.S. has a list price of about $450. Jane estimates it would cost her $3,000 a month to stay alive without insurance.
Eliquis is a powerful blood thinner prescribed to prevent strokes and potentially fatal blood clots. Manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb markets it as the most effective drug in its class at preventing strokes while minimizing bleeding that is common with similar anticoagulants.
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