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Heartburn drugs don't mix well with Plavix
Heartburn drugs don't mix well with Plavix
Medicine
Two popular heartburn medications can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix, a drugtaken by millions to reduce risks of heart attack and…
Pfizer penalized $2.3 billion for illegal marketing schemes
Pfizer penalized $2.3 billion for illegal marketing schemes
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Federal prosecutors hit Pfizer Inc. with a record-breaking $2.3 billion in fines Wednesday and called the world’s largest drugmaker a…
Avandia Warning
Avandia Warning
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The diabetes drug Avandia may be linked to an increased risk of: Stroke Heart Attack Sudden Death A New England Journal of Medicine study…
Beware of Fosamax
Beware of Fosamax
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Fosamax (generic name is Alendronate) is a drug used primarily to treat osteoporosis in post menopausal women. The FDA issued an analysis of…
Raptiva linked to serious side effects
Raptiva linked to serious side effects
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Recent reports show that psoriasis prescription drug Raptiva may be linked to several serious side effects including: Progressive multifocal…
Reglan Alert
Reglan Alert
Medicine
According to the FDA, Reglan (generic name of Metoclopramide), which is used to treat acid reflux, has been linked to a condition called…
Seroquel Linked to Diabetes
Seroquel Linked to Diabetes
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Seroquel is a drug used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. Studies show that Seroquel may be linked to high blood…
Hospital CEO accused of billing scam
Hospital CEO accused of billing scam
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Don’t blame lawyers for the high costs of medicine, insurance, etc. Check this story out: A Los Angeles, California hospital CEO was…
Before Kids Get ADHD Drugs Have Their Hearts Checked
Before Kids Get ADHD Drugs Have Their Hearts Checked
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Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before taking drugs such as Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and…
Medical doctors beat podiatrists in ankle turf war
Medical doctors beat podiatrists in ankle turf war
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The Texas 3rd Court of Appeals, reversing a decision by Travis County District Judge Darlene Byrne, recently sided with the Texas Medical…
