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Take Prescription Medications? Here’s How to Handle the COVID-19 Pandemic. COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus, has spread throughout the U.S. with confirmed cases in 49 out of 50 states. Because of the risks the virus poses to the general population, particularly elderly people and those with suppressed immune systems, both state and federal governments are encouraging people to stay at home as much as (more...)

Did You Know That Many Major Drugs Have Been Recalled Over the Years? During the past couple of years, two major drug recalls have been announced. First, there was Losartan blood pressure medications that contained small amounts of a cancer-causing impurity. The recall began in early January 2019 and was expanded to include several more lots of blood pressure medications. Then, a mass recall began of Zantac (ranitidine) (more...)

FDA Issues Warnings Regarding Testosterone Therapy Heart Attack Risks Testosterone is a hormone that helps regulate energy levels, body mass, and sex drive in males. Several medications can raise a man’s testosterone levels, but it’s important to note the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only approved a majority of these drugs to treat certain medical conditions—not low testosterone levels resulting from aging. (more...)

Most Common Painkiller Overdoses There are many medications currently on the market that can cause serious harm when not taken correctly. Many are used to alleviate pain, which is why the painkiller overdose lawyers with Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough would like to point out a few of the most common painkiller overdoses: Acetaminophen– This over-the-counter drug can be purchased (more...)