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• Nuplazid Safety Risks May Lead FDA To Re-Review New Medication, Gottlieb Tells Senate

  April 26, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has launched a new safety review of the Parkinson's disease drug Nuplazid, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told Congress last week.

• Nuplazid Problems Linked To Hundreds Of Patient Deaths: Report

  April 11, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 700 deaths have been linked to Nuplazid side effects, raising concerns about the safety of the Parkinson's disease drug.

• Nuplazid Side Effects May Increase Parkinson’s Disease Hallucination Risks, ISMP Report Warns

  November 6, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The side effects of Nuplazid may increase the risk of hallucinations in some Parkinson's disease patients, according to the findings of a new report.

• Traumatic Brain Injuries May Increase Risk Of Dementia Later In Life: Study

  July 25, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links traumatic brain injuries to an increased risk of dementia in later years.

• Lipitor, Zocor May Increase Risk Of Parkinson’s Disease: Study

  June 28, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that the use of Lipitor, Zocor and similar cholesterol drugs may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, particularly during the first year of use.

• Homes Near Highways May Pose Dementia Risk for Residents: Study

  January 9, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Pollution from nearby roads may increase the risk of dementia, according to the findings of a new study.

• Compulsive Behavior Warnings for Requip, Mirapex, Similar Drugs Need to be Stronger: Public Citizen

  June 30, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is calling for black box warnings on drugs that cause compulsive behaviors like gambling and sex addiction.

• Antipsychotics May Increase Risk of Death in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: Study

  June 14, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Parkinson's disease patients, who often develop dementia, face an increased risk of death when taking antipsychotic medications, leading doctors to call for alternative treatments for psychosis.

• Pesticide Found In Milk May Increase Parkinson’s Disease Risk Later in Life: Study

  December 14, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that men who consumed milk laden with a now-banned pesticide are at an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

• Comtan, Stalevo Not Linked To Cardiovascular Risks: FDA

  October 27, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA investigators have found no clear link between heart attack risk and the Parkinson's disease drugs Stalevo and Comtan following a five-year review.