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The sneaky trick Pfizer tried to play on Chantix users

November 5, 2014 When Pfizer officials smugly sought to have the black-box warning on its stop-smoking drug removed, they got a big surprise. Chantix appears to be so dangerous that even the FDA wouldn't play along... Read More >

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What you need to know before having that knee or hip replaced

November 4, 2014 Those new, high-tech-sounding hip and knee implants don't have to be tested for safety, or even to see if they work. Here's how to protect yourself from having a replacement body part "recalled... Read More >

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Do you know what that drug your doctor prescribed is really for?

October 28, 2014 Off-label drug use is growing, and it can be deadly. So before you fill your next prescription, you might want to find out the "approved" purpose of the med involved. The answer might shock you... Read More >

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This easy-to-buy drug can scramble your brain

October 6, 2014 Can this innocent looking med for overactive bladder give you "symptoms" of dementia? Read why many experts were shocked when it went OTC... Read More >

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Payoffs to FDA for new drug apps now just a part of doing business

September 29, 2014 Since the Prescription Drug User Fee Act became law in 1992 the FDA has been able to collect hefty sums on drug applications. But just how safe are these fast-tracked "bought-and-paid-for" drugs, anyway... Read More >

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The hundreds of ways to easily OD on this highly risky med

September 15, 2014 With varying amounts of this potentially fatal drug in over 600 products, it's more important than ever that you know where it is, and exactly how much of it you're taking... Read More >

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How to make sure a drug you’re taking hasn’t been recalled

September 2, 2014 Drug recalls go on all the time -- and some of the mix-ups and mistakes involved can be deadly. Here are some simple measures you can take to make sure the drug you're taking is what it's supposed to be, rather than something far more dangerous... Read More >

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Type 2 diabetics at risk with approval of dangerous new drug

August 14, 2014 The FDA has just approved the third in a very dangerous kind of medication for diabetics. This one is called Jardiance, and there are some important things you need to know about before you're on the receiving end of a prescription... Read More >

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Acetaminophen: It’s not safe, and now we know it’s not even effective

August 12, 2014 A new study finds that acetaminophen is worthless when used for lower back pain. And that's even when taking a dangerously high dose. See what these Australian doctors discovered before you even think about popping another Tylenol for back problems... Read More >

Categories: acetaminophen acetaminophen ineffective low back pain dangers of acetaminophen Dr. Christopher Williams study on acetaminophen lower back pain

The sad truth about all those Alzheimer’s drugs

August 11, 2014 The commercials and ads paint a pretty picture to lure us into thinking certain drugs offer hope for a loved one who has Alzheimer's. But unfortunately, they don't. When you see what a "real world," truthful label would look like for these meds you'll be shocked... Read More >

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FDA ignores its own researchers’ warnings about blood pressure med’s dangers

August 5, 2014 The FDA has known for years that the high blood pressure med Benicar is a very risky drug, and called for another trial to find out just how dangerous it is. That study just ended -- but what happened next makes you wonder why the FDA even bothered... Read More >

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Patients go on bleeding to death as antidote sought for defective med

July 15, 2014 The FDA approved the blood thinner Pradaxa in 2010 despite the fact there was no way to stop the massive bleeding it could cause. And there still isn't. Read about the frightening risks involved in taking this horrific drug... Read More >

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