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Viagra Linked to Blindness   September 12, 2007

Viagra Blindness - Rare Coincidence or Side Effect?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently engaged in discussions with Pfizer over the possible link between the use of Viagra (sildenafil citrate) and the development of serious vision problems that could result in blindness. Continue reading ⇒

Glaxo shares slide again as Avandia worries grow   May 30, 2007

GlaxoSmithKline lost another £1.6 billion in value today after brokerage Merrill Lynch issued a sell note saying that the adverse publicity around its diabetes drug, Avandia, would hit sales for at least two years even if it was not forced to withdraw it. Continue reading ⇒

Advocacy group says FDA knew Avandia’s risk   May 23, 2007

WASHINGTON - U.S. health authorities were aware of heart risks linked to GlaxoSmithKline Plc's widely prescribed diabetes drug Avandia and another competitor nearly five years ago, consumer advocacy group Public Citizen said on Tuesday. Continue reading ⇒

WARNING: PROTOPIC USERS MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS, CANCER   May 21, 2007

The FDA issued a health warning in March 2005 for the topical Eczema creams Protopic and Elidel, after recommendations from the FDA's Pediatric Advisory Committee during its February 15, 2005 meeting due to the risk of cancer (including skin cancer and lymphoma) associated with these drugs, especially in young children. Continue reading ⇒

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Proton Pump Inibitors Prevacid, Prilosec, and Nexium link with hip fracture   May 21, 2007

On December 27, 2006, a report was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), that showed the correlation between powerful antacid drugs called "proton pump ihibitors", including Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid, and the increased risk of hip fractures. Continue reading ⇒

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KETEK LINKED TO LIVER FAILURE, DRUG COMPANY DOCTOR CONVICTED OF FRAUD   May 21, 2007

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Ketek, known generically as telithromycin, is an antibiotic used for the treatment of respiratory infections including chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitis and community-acquired pneumonia. Ketek is manufactured by the French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis.  Continue reading ⇒

FOSAMAX RESPONSIBLE FOR JAW DEATH   May 21, 2007

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Fosamax (Alendronate) is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. Bisphosphonates are a type of drug designed to decrease the activity of cells that break down bones in the body, thereby inhibiting bone breakdown (osteoporosis).  Continue reading ⇒

ELIDEL WARNING: MAY CAUSE CANCER   May 21, 2007

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Pimecrolimus is an immunomodulating (immune suppressing) agent used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is currently available as a topical cream, once marketed by Novartis, (however Galderma will be promoting the molecule in Canada in early 2007) under the trade name Elidel. Continue reading ⇒

CELEBREX, VIOXX, BEXTRA (COX-2 INHIBITOR) WARNING:   May 21, 2007

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Celebrex(Celecoxib) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. Continue reading ⇒

Bextra Withrawn Due to Serious Health Concerns - Increased risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Skin Infections   May 21, 2007

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Bextra (Valecoxib)is a prescription drug specifically prescribed for the treatment of acute pain, symptoms of various types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and rheumatoid arthritis, in addition to severe menstrual pain and discomfort. Continue reading ⇒

Lawsuits of Interest

Accutane  (isotretinoin)
Actos
Advair  (Fluticasone/salmeterol)
Arthritis Drugs
Asbestos / Mesothelioma
Avandia  (Rosiglitazone)
Bextra  (Valdecoxib)
Celebrex  (Celecoxib)
Chantix  (Varenicline)
Darvon/Darvocet
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