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Zithromax (azithromycin), also known as Z-Pak, is an antibiotic approved for treatment of respiratory, skin and other bacterial infections. Studies link the drug to side effects, including an increased risk of fatal heart problems.
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 ...
Crestor side effects include diabetes, liver problems, stroke and cognitive impairment. The most serious side effect is muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis.
Hip revision surgery is when a doctor removes a problematic or expired hip implant and replaces it with a new implant. This risky and complex procedure can relieve pain from complications and offer a second chance at restoring mobility. The Orthopedic News Network estimated that nearly 460,000 people had hip replacements in 2010, and about 56,000 of those were revisions.
Depakote side effects can be serious and potentially deadly. Most Depakote and Depakote ER side effects are associated with the ingredient valproate.. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers valproate among the medicines needed by a basic health care system.
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Taking care of your teeth is about more than just maintaining a pretty smile. Oral health is directly linked to a person’s overall health, including their heart health. Neglecting oral health can lead to serious health consequences or the worsening of existing health conditions. People often ...
Prescription drugs and medical devices can come with unwanted side effects and complications. These serious adverse events can be life-threatening and potentially fatal. Enter the adverse events you are experiencing into the box below to discover possible links to prescription drugs and medical ...
Black box warnings are the FDA's most stringent label on drugs. It's used to warn the public of severe side effects but a lack of transparency remains.
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E-Cigarette Side Effects. Addiction Chronic use of e-cigarettes may lead to nicotine addiction.; Nicotine Intoxication Overexposure to nicotine in vaping liquid can result in nicotine poisoning.; Respiratory Problems Irritation of the throat and mouth and coughing are common side effects of electronic cigarettes. In some cases, more serious lung inflammation may develop.
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 ...
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.
While antidepressants are designed to decrease the symptoms of depression, they occasionally have the opposite effect and can increase suicidal thoughts and actions, especially in children and adolescents. In 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning — the agency ...
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.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a vaccination schedule for infants, children, adolescents and adults. The CDC updates its recommendations each year, though not all recommendations change every year. Keep in mind that some vaccines require more than one dose to be ...
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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 ...
SGLT2 inhibitors like Invokana and Farxiga are popular Type 2 diabetes drugs. But the FDA warns of side effects that can be fatal.
Eliquis can cause a host of side effects, including minor bleeding and headaches and severe bleeding, spinal hematomas, and dangerous blood clots.
July marked the 50 th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, the primary funders of more than 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. The White House’s Department of Health and Human Services used the moment to propose a major overhaul to the requirements for nursing homes to qualify for ...
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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.
Effexor (venlafaxine) was the first antidepressant in the class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is available in an extended-release formula to treat depression, and anxiety and panic disorders.
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Depakote is a medication for epilepsy, mania & migraine headaches. It comes in different strengths and formulations. Learn more about the types of Depakote.
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.
Candidates for total hip replacement (THR) surgery should carefully weigh the risks, especially because a new, extensive study has found a much greater risk for stroke immediately following the procedure. According to U.S. News & World Report, elderly patients in the study were found to have 4.4 ...
Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin and Avelox treat infections by killing or stopping the growth of certain bacteria. Researchers first discovered this family of antibiotics in the 1960s, but it wasn’t until the late 1980s that Cipro and other modern fluoroquinolones first hit the market.
Invokana is an SGLT2 inhibitor. Doctors prescribe the medicine to treat Type 2 diabetes. Invokana can lead to amputations and other serious side effects.
Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure. People with untreated high blood pressure face an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Risperdal is an antipsychotic sold by Janssen Pharmaceuticals that treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and irritability associated with autistic disorder.
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.
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.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided which viruses to include in the 2018-19 flu vaccine. A committee voted unanimously March 1, 2018, to include two types of Influenza A in the flu shot: H1N1 and H3N2 strains.
Essure works differently from other methods of permanent birth control.Unlike with methods that require surgery such as tubal ligation, doctors who implant Essure don’t need to cut into the body, and they don’t use electricity to burn the fallopian tubes.
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.
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.
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.
Mirena is an implantable hormonal birth control device. It is more than 99 percent effective. It lasts for up to five years but may also lead to problems.
Symbyax is a prescription drug that combines the antidepressant Prozac and antipsychotic Zyprexa. It is mainly used to treat bipolar depression in adults and children but can also treat adults with depression who are resistant to other antidepressants.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication used in the U.S. and around the world. The drug was first sold in 1955 as Tylenol Elixer for Children, and today millions of American adults and children use the drug every week for common ailments such as head and body aches, colds and fevers.
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is a prescription blood-thinning medicine that targets Factor Xa (FXa), inhibiting its effect on the formation of blood clots in a patient’s arteries or veins.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety announcement and required a new warning label for the antipsychotic drug Geodon – also known as ziprasidone – after it found evidence that medication can cause a potentially fatal skin reaction. The serious side effect may affect up to 2.5 ...
Cymbalta comes in delayed-release capsules and is a part of a drug class called serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, or SNRIs. Eli Lilly and Company manufactures the medication. Duloxetine is the drug’s active ingredient.
U.S. Drug Prices vs The World. Prescription drugs cost more in the U.S. than in most anywhere else in the world. As a result, Americans are illegally importing drugs from other countries.
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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