Posts Tagged ‘pfizer’
New Warning Labels for Epilepsy Drugs Coming Soon
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The FDA is preparing to put warning labels on epilepsy drugs that will notify users about the increased risk for suicidal behavior.
“Everything points in the direction of an increase in what we call suicidality,” said Dr. Russell Katz, director of the FDA’s neuropharmacological drug division in a Katz said in a June 6 Wall Street [...]
Had a heart attack? Here’s $200,000. Now go away.
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According to a Wall Street Journal article pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer has settled some of the lawsuits over two of its painkiller medicines, Celebrex and Bextra. Former users of the drugs allege that they caused heart attacks and strokes. Apparently, there have been an estimated 7,000 to 9,000 Celebrex and Bextra lawsuits filed against Pfizer, and [...]
What Happens When A Pill Does Its Job A Little Too Well
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It looks like yet another miracle pill may be falling by the wayside. An April 23 AP article said it appears that a drug hat scientists had originally hoped would help people kick addictions and lose weight, might actually lead to increased risk of depression and suicide. It seems that the drug – which blocks [...]
