Zinbryta
The FDA approved Zinbryta for the treatment of adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. However, just two years later, the drug manufacturers Biogen and AbbVie pulled the medication from the global market due to overwhelming reports of severe side effects of brain inflammation. The voluntary worldwide withdrawal came the same day the European Medicines Agency announced it
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Research indicates that the risk of congenital heart defects increases for babies whose mothers took certain antidepressants, such as Wellbutrin, during pregnancy. About Wellbutrin Wellbutrin (generic: bupropion hydrochloride) belongs to a class of antidepressants called norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs). Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Wellbutrin was approved by the FDA in 1985 to treat major
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Patients without a gallbladder who take the irritable bowel syndrome drug, Viberzi could experience serious pancreatitis which could lead to hospitalization or death. Viberzi is a prescription medication prescribed by doctors to treat irritable bowel syndrome in adults. This medication works best when an adult has the main symptom of diarrhea (IBS-D). IBS-D affects the
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Even investors have issues with the chemotherapy nausea drug, Varubi. They claim that the manufacturer, Tesaro artificially inflated the value of their drug. The company did this by failing to warn about risks of anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, and other hypersensitivity reactions. These side effects can be life-threatening. About Varubi Varubi is an antiemetic agent mixture intended for
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Uloric (febuxostat) is a prescription medication for the treatment of gout. Gout is a painful type of arthritis. It occurs when high levels of uric acid deposit needle-like crystals in the joints. This causes inflammation. Uloric works by reducing the acid. About Uloric Manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Uloric first came on the market in February 2009.
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Research shows that babies born to mothers who took Topamax during pregnancy are 4 times more likely to develop an oral cleft than unexposed babies. Topamax (generic: topiramate) is an anticonvulsant drug approved for the management of certain types of seizures. It is also approved for the prevention of migraine headaches. According to information collected
Read MoreStribild Injuries
The FDA is warning that individuals taking Gilead’s HIV drug Stribild could experience kidney disease or bone density loss. Gilead knew its drug was dangerous, yet released it to the market anyway. There are multiple less toxic versions on the market, yet Gilead wanted to increase its profits instead of helping those struggling with HIV.
Read MoreAtripla Injuries
The FDA is warning that individuals taking Gilead’s HIV drug Atripla could experience bone density complications. Gilead knew its drug was dangerous, yet released it to the market anyway. There are multiple less toxic versions on the market, yet Gilead wanted to increase its profits instead of helping those struggling with HIV. About Atripla
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Gilead’s TDF HIV Medication The FDA is warning that individuals taking Gilead’s HIV drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) could experience kidney disease or bone density loss. Gilead knew its drug was dangerous, yet released it to the market anyway. There are multiple less toxic versions on the market, yet Gilead wanted to increase its profits
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Studies show that popular chemotherapy drug causes permanent hair loss Taxotere, manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis, is the most prescribed chemotherapy drug. Doctors inject the drug intravenously to prevent cancer cells from growing and dividing. Doctors only need to administer Taxotere once every three weeks. Paclitaxel, a drug in the same class, is a weekly treatment. Fewer
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