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Gout Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Heart-Related Deaths
| February 26th, 2019
On Feb. 21, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it was updating the prescribing information for Uloric (febuxostat), a gout medication, to include a Boxed Warning due to the drug’s link to an increased risk of heart-related deaths and deaths of all causes. Because of the risks associated with Uloric, the
Read MoreWhy Should You Tell Your Doctor If You’re Taking Supplements?
| February 19th, 2019
Whether you’re filling out a patient questionnaire or you’re talking to your doctor about your health problems, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked about whether you take any vitamins or supplements. It’s important to be honest and thorough when answering that question, as some vitamins and supplements can interact with medications. Some supplements can
Read More3 Common Symptoms of Defective Medical Devices
| February 12th, 2019
Medical devices are supposed to improve quality of life for patients. But there are always risks associated with implanting foreign objects inside the body—and when those objects are defective, the risks can become serious and potentially life-threatening. Whether it’s due to defective design, low-quality materials, or a flawed manufacturing process, a large number of defective
Read MoreOver-the-Counter Medications Can Be Recalled Due to Potential Dangers
| February 5th, 2019
At Ferrer Poirot Feller , we often emphasize the potential dangers of prescription medications, especially when they’re subject to recalls by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their manufacturers. However, prescription drugs aren’t the only medications that can be recalled. Over-the-counter medications can also be recalled when it’s discovered that they pose risks
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