Tanzeum
Pancreatic Cancer & Type 2 Diabetes Medications Research has found a causal link from at a number of Type 2 Diabetes medications and pancreatic cancer. These include Byetta, Byudreon, Victoza, Januvia, Janumet, and Tanzeum. About Incretin Medications There are many Type 2 Diabetes incretin medications. Some of the most common ones are Byetta, Byudreon, Victoza,
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Tasigna (nilotinib) is a popular cancer treatment for chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, however, researchers linked the medication to a deadly vascular condition known as atherosclerosis. Marked by a narrowing of the veins, atherosclerosis emerges rapidly with little warning. When the condition appears, tissue dies and leads to limb amputation, coronary artery disease, and death. About Tasigna
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Talcum powder usage is being linked to 20-30% increased risk of ovarian cancer. Talcum powder is a soft, white powder developed from talc, or magnesium silicate, a mineral composed primarily of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. When it is finely ground, talc absorbs moisture and helps reduce friction. These properties make made it widely used the
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In December 2017, an urgent Synvisc-One recall was issued that affects nearly 13,000 syringes used to treat osteoarthritis, due to a lot that tested positive for microbial contamination. Syringe contents must be sterile. Manufactured by Sanofi Genzyme and FDA approved in 2009, Synvisc-One (Hylan G-F 20) is a hyaluronic acid injection used for the
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FBI arrested several executives on charges of a national plot to push doctors to unnecessarily prescribe Subsys. In January 2012, the FDA approved a new form of a fentanyl painkiller called Subsys. Instead of putting it on the skin, patients would spray the drug under the tongue. Researchers linked fentanyl drugs like Subsys to hundreds
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In March 2020, FDA added stronger warnings about the potential psychiatric side effects of Singulair, an asthma and allergy drug. Studies have linked the medication to reports of depression, suicidal behavior, and other mental health risks. About Singulair Singulair (montelukast) is a class of drugs of selective leukotriene receptor antagonists. Patients take an oral pill
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Pregnant women who have taken selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, during pregnancy, may be at risk of giving birth to a child with birth defects. To make matters worse, the manufacturers of these drugs are accused of failing to properly warn patients and doctors about these potentially devastating side effects. Popular drugs like Lexapro, Paxil, Celexa, Prozac, and Zoloft have all
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Roundup is being linked to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancers Roundup is the most widely used herbicide used to kill weeds infiltrating agricultural crops. It uses the active ingredient called glyphosate, which was first commercialized by Monsanto in 1974. Roundup Dangers Currently, it is estimated that around 185 million pounds are used each year. Because
Read MoreRisperdal, Zyprexa, Seroquel and Abilify Linked to Child Diabetes
Anti-Psychotics Linked to Diabetes in Children The use of anti-psychotic medications by teens and adolescents is tied to more than 3x the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association – Psychiatry. Popular Antipsychotics Hurt Children Researchers from the Food and Drug Administration, the May, Clinic and respected universities
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Risperdal is being linked to serious side effects like gynecomastia, breast development in boys. Risperdal (risperidone), manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceuticals, is a powerful second-generation antipsychotic approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. Facts about Risperdal Approved in 1993, Risperdal is known as
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