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Is Yaz drug injury risk too high?
| June 24th, 2010
June 24, 2010 Have you ever taken a prescription medication that led to the development of new health problems or drug injuries? That is what some women have been experiencing with the birth control pill Yaz. According to CBS News, more than 1,100 cases have been filed against Bayer, the manufacturer of Yaz and Yasmin,
Read MoreResearchers discover Depakote birth injuries
| June 17th, 2010
June 17, 2010 It seems we are always learning new information about the effects of often-prescribed drugs. Now a drug used to treat epilepsy has indicated it is tied to birth injuries. According to Reuters, researchers have found Depakote, a commonly prescribed drug for epilepsy, is tied to birth injuries such as low IQ and
Read MoreMilitary sees alarming numbers of drug injuries, some involving Depakote
| June 10th, 2010
June 10, 2010 Members of our military endure many physical challenges, but one challenge that may go unnoticed are the mental and emotional endurance that serving in the military demands. According to First Coast News, more members of the military may be suffering drug injuries such as accidental overdoses on medications, including Depakote. At least
Read MorePaxil and others could increase risk for drug injuries like cataracts
| June 3rd, 2010
June 3, 2010 People who suffer from depression often face other health problems as well. Now HealthDay News says that seniors taking antidepressants may face drug injuries such as cataracts. According to a study, certain widely used antidepressants such as Paxil were associated with an increased risk for drug injuries such as cataracts when used
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