Fosamax
Fosamax (generic: alendronate) is a bisphosphonate, which is a drug used to treat or prevent osteoporosis that is caused by menopause or by taking steroids. It works by slowing down bone loss while increasing bone mass, which strengthens bones to help prevent fractures. Unfortunately, the extended presence of Fosamax in a woman’s body has been
Read MoreFluoroquinolone
FDA warns to not use unless in dire circumstances Fluoroquinolone drugs are the most commonly prescribed class of antibiotics in the United States. Twenty-six million Americans take them in some form every year. Pharmaceutical companies are raking in the profits. In 2010, Bayer’s top two fluoroquinolones (Cipro and Avelox) brought in $1 billion in sales.
Read MoreEliquis
About Eliquis Eliquis (apixaban) is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke. Doctors prescribe the oral medication in one dose. Unlike older anticoagulants like Xarelto and Pradaxa, Eliquis requires required patient-specific dosages and patient monitoring. Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer developed the drug and marketed it as a safer
Read MoreEffexor
Research indicates that the risk of birth defects increases for babies whose mothers took certain antidepressants, such as Effexor, during pregnancy. About Effexor Effexor (generic: venlafaxine) belongs to the selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) drug class of antidepressants. Manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., Effexor was approved by the FDA in 1993 to treat major
Read MoreDiflucan
Research shows that long-term, high-dose use of Diflucan during pregnancy may cause serious and rare birth defects. Diflucan (generic: fluconazole) was approved in 1990 to treat yeast infections. The yeast infections afflicted the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus and other organs. Manufactured by Pfizer Inc., Diflucan is also used to treat meningitis caused by a certain
Read MoreDepakote
The maternal use of Depkaote during pregnancy is linked to increased risk of a variety of birth defects, including life threatening cardiovascular defects. Depakote (generic: divalproex sodium) was approved by the FDA in 1983 for the treatment of certain seizures associated with epilepsy. In 1996, the FDA also approved its use for the prevention of
Read MoreConcerta
Experts estimate as many as 10 percent of all children in the United States have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many turn to medications like Concerta and Ritalin to help manage the symptoms. Unfortunately, Concerta carries major risks like suicide, especially to children and adolescents. This horrible side effect that can destroy an entire family. About
Read MoreCodeine
Research shows that babies whose mothers took certain opioid painkillers, such as codeine, while pregnant are more likely to develop serious birth defects. About Codeine Codeine is an opioid painkiller that is prescribed for mild to moderately severe pain. Opioid painkillers, such as codeine, have been linked to many serious and life-threatening congenital (present at
Read MoreClomid
Research shows that babies born to mothers who took the fertility drug Clomid during pregnancy are more likely to develop serious birth defects. About Clomid Clomid, manufactured by Sanofi-Avantis, was initially approved by the FDA in February of 1967. Clomid is a fertility drug used by women who do not produce ova (eggs) but wish
Read MoreCelexa
Research shows that babies born to mothers who took certain antidepressants, such as Celexa, during pregnancy are more likely to develop serious and life-threatening birth defects. About Celexa Celexa (generic: citalopram) belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) drug class and was approved in 1999 to treat major depression. SSRI antidepressants like Celexa
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