FDA & Prescription Drugs

• FDA Warns of Dangerous Drug Interactions for Clopidogrel (Plavix) Patients

  Paul Napoli | November 17, 2009 4:56 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  November 17, 2009 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a public health advisory today warning the public of the dangerous drug interaction between clopidogrel (marketed as...

• Yaz Side Effects: FDA Warning Letters

  Brett Emison | November 17, 2009 4:19 PM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent several warning letters to Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for what the FDA termed “misleading” advertising spots it found...

• Dementia Drug Use is claimed to be “killing many”

  Angel Adams | November 17, 2009 4:13 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  According to an article in the BBC News, the use of anti-psychotic drugs is widespread in dementia care and contributes to the death of many patients, an official review suggests. According to the...

• Yaz Side Effects

  Brett Emison | November 17, 2009 4:06 PM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  Popular birth control pills, Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella, have been linked to serious and potentially deadly side effects. This deadly side effects affect women of all ages, including teens and young...

• AstraZeneca Paid Doctors Millions To Promote Seroquel Despite Problems

  Brett Emison | November 17, 2009 11:33 AM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  The Chicago Tribune recently reported on the millions that foreign drug maker AstraZeneca paid doctors to promote its anti-psychotic drug, Seroquel, despite doctors' concerns about Seroquel side...

• Exposing Myths About Medical Malpractice

  Steve Klearman | November 17, 2009 11:15 AM | 8 CommentsReno, NV

  The American Association for Justice, in its efforts to promote health care reform, has attacked health care reform opponents' arguments that reform will be a heavy financial burden on the health...

• Alcoholic Energy Drinks Come Under FDA Scrutiny

  David Mittleman | November 16, 2009 10:02 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Alcoholic energy drinks have gained in popularity, particularly among younger drinkers. But now, the drinks, marketed under flashy names like Evil Eye or Max Fury, are coming under the Food and...

• Blue Bonnet Spread Recalled Due To An Undeclared Allergen

  Chrissie Cole | November 15, 2009 12:41 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  ConAgra Foods, in conjunction with the FDA, announced a voluntary recall of certain 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread due to an undeclared allergen. The recalled product contains whey, which is...

• AstraZeneca Allegedly Paid Psychiatrist to Over-Prescribe Anti-Psychotic Medication to Patients

  David Mittleman | November 15, 2009 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  The pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca may have found it’s most lucrative salesman yet when they discovered Chicago psychiatrist Dr. Michael Reinstein. Indeed, Reinstein was allegedly bringing...

• Blue Bonnet Spread Recalled After Label Mixup

  Greg Owen | November 14, 2009 2:09 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  ConAgra Foods, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a 1,120 cases of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread. The lot was mispackaged as the lid used is for...