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Psoriasis drug could cause drug injuries, death
February 24, 2009 HealthDay reported that the Food and Drug Administration is warning patients taking a drug prescribed to treat psoriasis that the drug could cause drug injuries or death. The FDA reported that three people have died of drug injuries as a result of the psoriasis drug Raptiva. Two of the three patients had (more...)
Some stimulant drugs may cause drug injuries such as addiction
February 5, 2009 According to Reuters, some stimulant drugs which are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms may cause drug injuries such as addiction. According to the report, stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate could cause drug injuries such as the brain changes similar to those seen with cocaine addiction. The study that discovered (more...)
Painkiller may cause drug injuries
February 3, 2009 The Associated Press reported that the FDA is recommending a ban on Darvon, a painkiller that has been shown to increase chances of drug injuries to patients taking the medication. The drug has been used to treat pain for the past 50 years, but it has been discovered that it could cause (more...)
ADHD medicine could cause drug injuries
January 29, 2009 Reuters reported that medicines prescribed to children for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can cause drug injuries even when taken as directed. According to the study, medications such as Ritalin, Focalin XR, Adderall XR, Daytrana patch, Concerta, Strattera, and Metadate CD could cause drug injuries such as hallucinations even when taken as directed. (more...)