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• Restaurant “Gluten-Free” Menu Items Often Cross-Contaminated: Study

  October 16, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds widespread cross contamination of foods that are supposed to be gluten-free.

• Benicar Recall Urged in FDA Petition Filed by Public Citizen

  December 8, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is calling for a Benicar recall, saying that the gastrointestinal injury risks outweigh the drug's benefits, especially since there are other blood pressure medications on the market that do not carry the same risk, but are just as effective.

• Benicar Side Effects Induce Intestinal Response Similar to Gluten for Celiac Disease Patients: Study

  October 14, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  New findings from a Mayo Clinic study identifies a mechanisms of action that suggests Benicar side effects produce a intestinal problems similar to those caused by Celiac disease patients exposed to gluten.

• Gluten-Free Cheerios Recall Issued Due to Wheat Flour Contamination

  October 6, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Nearly 2 million boxes of Cheerios are being recalled because they may contain wheat when they were supposed to be gluten-free.

• Benicar Side Effects Linked to Unneeded Gluten-Free Diet Prescriptions

  August 27, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Many people who have switched to a gluten-free diet due to intolerance and stomach problems may be just suffering the side effects of Benicar.

• Lawsuit Over Benicar HCT Side Effects Filed by Louisiana Woman

  August 5, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new Benicar lawsuit alleges that a Louisiana woman required three surgeries due to gastrointestinal side effects caused by the drug.

• Benicar Injury Risk May Greatly Increase After First Year: Study

  July 15, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A recent study highlights the risk of long-term Benicar side effects users may experience the longer they use the medication.

• Benicar Gastrointestinal Problems May Be Cause of Villous Atrophy: Study

  June 30, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  French researchers have found more evidence linking Benicar side effects to sprue-like enteropathy and long-term gastrointestinal damage.

• Side Effects of Benicar May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes: Study

  June 10, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The blood pressure medication Benicar may increase the risk of diabetes, according to the findings of a new study.

• Benicar Among New Causes of Non-Celiac Disease Sprue: Report

  May 28, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A doctor is warning about the importance of recognizing Benicar may cause sprue-like symptoms similar to celiac disease.