Prilosec OTC
Prilosec, also known generically as omeprazole, is a delayed-release drug designed to block tiny stomach pumps from producing acid. Prilosec’s manufacturer, AstraZeneca introduced the medication in 1989. It was the first prescription proton pump inhibitor. Then, in 2003 it became the first of its kind available over the counter in the form of Prilosec OTC.
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Prevacid and other PPI drugs are used to treat acid reflux, GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and many different digestive health issues. Some people take Prevacid daily and consider it to be safe. However, studies link long-term use can lead to kidney damage and other severe health problems. About Prevacid Prevacid is an acid-reducing drug
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Research shows that babies born to mothers who took certain antidepressants, such as Paxil, during pregnancy are more likely to develop serious birth defects. About Paxil Paxil (generic: paroxetine) is an antidepressant that belongs to a category of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Paxil was approved by the FDA
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Research shows that babies whose mothers took certain opioid painkillers, such as oxycodone, while pregnant are more likely to develop serious birth defects. About Oxycodone Oxycodone is an opioid painkiller that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioid painkillers, such as oxycodone, have been linked to many serious and life-threatening congenital defects,
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Zyprexa leads to DRESS, FDA Warns First approved in 1996, manufacturer Eli Lilly’s Zyprexa is used as an antipsychotic medicine to treat mental health disorders schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It can decrease hallucinations along with other psychotic symptoms such as disorganized thinking. Facts about Zyprexa The FDA just issued an another warning for a drug that
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Ocaliva Liver Damage New studies show that the liver disease drug Ocaliva could have previously unheard of health hazards. The medication is still new on the market. However, there are still risks to this drug. About Ocaliva Approved by the FDA in 2016, Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) is a medication for the treatment of primary biliary
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NuvaRing: 6.5 times higher risk of developing deadly blood clots NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) is a flexible, plastic, contraceptive ring that releases a combination of the female hormones estrogen and progestin after being inserted into the vagina. Merck & Co., which developed NuvaRing, marketed it as being an easy-to-use device that, once inserted, releases
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On April 15th, 2020 Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced that it is voluntarily recalling three lots of Nizatidine Oral Solution, a heartburn medication. The FDA found the impurity NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine), which is classified as a probable human carcinogen based on results from laboratory tests in the drug. About Nizatidine Nizatidine is an oral product used for the
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Nexium Users Have a 5 Times Greater Risk of Kidney Infection Nexium (generic: esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which is taken to relieve the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), commonly referred to as acid reflux. PPIs, such as Nexium, work by blocking the release of stomach acid. It is supposed to temporarily coat the
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In just one year after FDA approval, the Parkinson’s drug, Nuplzaid killed 244 patients. Approved by the FDA in 2016, Nuplazid, manufactured by Acadia, is a selective serotonin inverse agonist that targets 5-HT2A receptors for hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. The FDA sped the approval up after pressure that this drug is
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