Category: Pharmaceuticals
Avandia Clinical Trials Partially Stopped
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Mar 16, 2024
Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel recommended that Avandia – a popular diabetes drug linked to a higher risk of heart attack – contain either stronger warning labels or restrict its use. Avandia is developed and manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. In addition to a well-documented increased risk of heart attack, Avandia has… read more
Can Parents Sue For A Vaccine’s Design Defect?
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Mar 16, 2024
Last week the United States Supreme Court heard arguments concerning whether the parents of a girl who became sick shortly after being vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis can sue the vaccine’s manufacturer. The parents allege a design defect. Nearly 5,000 potential lawsuits may result if the court allows the parents to sue, asserting a… read more
Darvon/Darvocet Pulled From The Market
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Mar 16, 2024
Last week, the FDA finally pulled propoxyphene – sold as Darvon and Darvocet – from the U.S. market. For nearly 50 years concerns have been raised over the side effects of Darvon/Darvocet usage, including its toxicity even at low levels and its highly addictive properties. Additionally, it has not been shown to be very effective… read more
Doctors With Questionable Records Hired By Drug Companies
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Mar 16, 2024
ProPublica, an independent news organization, has been investigating the connection between physicians and pharmaceutical companies, and how pharmaceutical company payments influence physician prescription practices, including the prescription of dangerous drugs such as Avandia, Levaquin, and Meridia. This in-depth report reveals that hundreds of doctors received payments from drug companies who had been accused of professional… read more
Yaz Investigated For Increased Risk Of Blood Clots
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Mar 16, 2024
Many types of birth control pills create risks of blood clots. However, new birth control research suggests that certain types of pills create an even higher risk of blood clots than others. Birth control pills that contain Drospirenone – such as Yaz, Yasmin, and Beyaz contain a two to three-time higher risk for developing blot… read more
Yaz Required To Provide New Information On Warning Labels
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Mar 16, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued documents recommending that birth control pills such as Yaz should contain additional warnings concerning the risk of blood clots. The FDA noted that patients and doctors should be informed about the risks. A statement from FDA scientists provides, “We believe that, because of the consistency in… read more
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