Archive for December, 2006
FDA To FINALLY Issue Warning Labels on Over-The-Counter Acetaminophen Products…
Many people believe that over the counter drugs are not as harmful as prescription medications. . In my opinion, drugs are drugs and no matter which way you slice it or dice it drugs come with side effects and possibly long-term consequences. Â The FDA, which supposedly regulates the use of prescription drugs in our [...]
Posted: December 28th, 2006 under FDA.
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FDA To Allow Easier Access To Experimental Drugs…
Here’s some news you may find astonishing. I personally found it downright disgraceful and just plain ludicrous.  On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will take steps to make experimental drugs for patients with serious diseases more accessible. That’s right, experimental drugs. That’s the a part I find to [...]
Posted: December 22nd, 2006 under FDA.
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New Diabetes Drug “Comes At A Price”…
A recent study published in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine indicates the new Avandia diabetes drug by GlaxoSmithKline’ delays the progression of type 2 diabetes in newly diagnosed patients. But guess what folks? As usual, the side effects aren’t far behind. With this particular drug, heart problems, bone fractures and weight gain are [...]
Posted: December 18th, 2006 under Diabetes.
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