15 results

• Pregnancy Side Effects of Motrin, Aleve and Similar Pain Killers May Result in Complications For Unborn Child: FDA

  October 16, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that pregnant women should avoid taking Motrin, Aleve and similar NSAIDs during the second half of pregnancy due to the risk of potential complications.

• Only 1% of Serious Adverse Drug Events Reported To FDA: Report

  December 19, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that only about 1-in-100 serious adverse drug events are reported to the FDA.

• Aleve, Similar Painkillers May Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding In High-Risk Patients: Study

  May 9, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that Aleve and similar painkillers carry a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding than Celebrex.

• Celebrex Heart Risks Same As Aleve, Motrin For Arthritis Treatment: Study

  November 15, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that Celebrex carries similar heart risks as Advil, Motrin and Aleve when used long-term at high doses.

• Class Action Lawsuit Over Celebrex, Bextra Heart Problems Revived For Shareholders

  April 13, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal appeals court has revived a class action lawsuit against Pfizer by shareholders who say the company hid health risks linked to Celebrex and Bextra, artificially inflating its stock value.

• Anticoagulant Bleeding Risk Increases with NSAID Painkiller Use: Study

  November 20, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that certain heart patients are at greater risk of severe bleeding when they combine popular over-the-counter pain pills and prescription bolld thinners.

• Advil, Motrin, Other NSAIDs Linked to Increased Atrial Fibrillation Risk: Study

  April 10, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that NSAIDs sold over the counter could adversely affect heart rhythms.

• Direct to Consumer Drug Ads Lead to Unnecessary Prescriptions: Study

  April 3, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows how doctors can be led to make unnecessary prescriptions by patients who saw ads on television.

• Bextra, Celebrex Class Action Lawsuit for Investors Certified

  April 2, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A federal judge has granted class action status to an investor lawsuit brought against Pfizer over claims the company lied...

• Class Action Lawsuits Filed Over Drug Co-Pay Subsidy Programs

  March 12, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Eight major drug manufacturers face class action lawsuits over popular co-pay coupon programs, which reduce the amount consumers pay for...