Commonly Used Drugs Linked To Four Serious Adverse Side Effects: ISMP Report
A number of drugs, including Abilify, Lipitor and Zoloft, were linked to several uncommon, potentially deadly drug side effects in 2017, according to a new report.
Tag Archives: Rhabdomyolysis
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Medical Experts Say Energy Drinks Should Not Be Marketed To, Or Used By, Children
College sports medicine experts are calling for energy drink manufacturers to stop marketing their products toward children, who they say are an an increased risk of dangerous energy drink side…
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Side Effects of Opdivo and Yervoy May Be Linked To Fatal Heart Risk: Study
Two Bristol-Myers Squibb cancer drugs, Opdivo and Yervoy, may be linked to fatal heart problems when used in combination, according to the findings of a new study.
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Rhabdomyolysis Warning Added to Adderall, Other ADHD Drugs
Drugs used to treat ADHD may cause muscle injury and kidney damage, according to new warning label requirements by the FDA.
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Side Effects of Lipitor, Crestor Do Not Outweigh Benefits: Study
Despite risks of diabetes and muscle injury, researchers say popular cholesterol drugs are important in battling heart disease.
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FDA Rejects Call for Lipitor, Crestor Muscle Injury Black Box Warning
The FDA has denied a petition for a black box warning on all statin cholesterol drugs that would warn patients of the risk of potentially fatal muscle injuries.
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Statin Recommendations, Risk Assessments Challenged by Experts
Some critics say new heart recommendations would put too many Americans on statins.
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Crestor is Top-Selling Drug, Despite Risk of Diabetes, Other Side Effects
According to a new report, Crestor is the nation's best selling drug by prescription, despite mounting concern in recent years about the development of severe muscle injury and the potential…
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Pravachol, Other Cholesterol Drugs May Cause Memory Problems: Study
A new study suggests some cholesterol drugs could impair memory with regular use.
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Statin and Antibiotic Interactions May Cause Kidney Damage: Study
Patients may face an increased risk of kidney and muscle damage when they take Lipitor, Zocor and Mevacor along with some antibiotics, according to a new study.
