Blog Category - Pharmaceutical Drugs

Dec

Pradaxa Warnings

Pradaxa warnings issued by the FDA have many patients wondering how the drug's side effects will affect their health.Pradaxa, a blood-thinning drug used to reduce stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF), has been closely scrutinized by the...

Dec

Side Effects of Accutane

Frenkel & Frenkel offers this in-depth explanation of the potential side effects of Accutane, including recent reports of new side effects. The side effects of Accutane, a prescription drug taken orally for the treatment of severe acne, range from minor to life threatening.&...

Dec

Dangers of Reglan

Metoclopramide, sold under the drug name Reglan, is prescribed to patients suffering from gastrointestinal problems, such as slow stomach emptying, nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite. It is also prescribed for patients suffering from the nausea and vomiting that occurs af...

Dec

Lawsuits and Paxil

Paxil, a popular antidepressant prescription medication, has been linked to thoughts of suicide, mood or behavior changes and increased depression among those who have taken the drug. In addition, Paxil has shown an increased risk of heart and lung defects in newborns, causing...

Dec

Dangers of Zoloft

Zoloft is a prescription antidepressant used to treat anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. In addition, the drug has been prescribed to women to reduce the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness. Zolo...

Dec

Dangers of Avandia

Prescribed along with a diet and exercise program, Avandia, also known as rosiglitazone, is prescribed to patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. The drug works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, which controls blood sugar levels. Research shows t...

Dec

Dangers of Accutane

Accutane, an oral medication used to treat severe acne, carries a label warning patients that the drug may cause serious side effects, including birth defects. However, the drug has also been linked to other illnesses, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Chrohn's...

Dec

Zoloft side effects & Zoloft legal claims

LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF TAKING ZOLOFT AND THE LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS Since its FDA-approved use began in 1992, the anti-depressant Zoloft, released by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, has become a household name for the treatment of many psychiatric ailments. However, since its intro...

Dec

Reglan side effects and potential Health Issues

Reglan, also known as metoclopramide, has been prescribed for gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as to combat nausea. The drug speeds up the rate at which food moves from the stomach to the intestine which reduces gastric problems...

Dec

Avandia

Avandia is a commonly used anti-diabetic drug that has recently been shown to cause heart attacks for some users. It has been a controversial drug within the FDA due to its increased risk of heart attack. Some estimates show up to a 43% increase in risk of having a heart at...