Defective Drugs

The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research recently reassessed the efficacy of bisphosphonate, long hailed as a wonder drug for patients with osteoporosis, and its risk factors. Through the course of two clinical trials by the society’s Professional Practice Committee, it was determined that bisphosphonate therapy should be evaluated […]

The nominee for the top job at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is being held hostage by Congress until the agency agrees to revamp its approval process for opioid painkillers. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., has led the delay in appointing Robert Califf to the position of commissioner until the […]

In February 2015, sixteen plaintiffs sued Pfizer, the maker of Viagra, alleging that their ingestion of Viagra between 1998 and 2013 caused them to develop melanoma. Plaintiffs asserted the following cause of actions: breach of implied warranties, breach of express warranties, fraudulent concealment, gross negligence, loss of consortium, negligence, reckless […]

Is the controversial new drug touted as female Viagra cause for celebration or concern? Does the little pink pill represent “girl” power, or is it a shortsighted remedy for sexual dysfunction in women? Do its benefits outweigh its risks? Questions such as those and a flurry of others have made […]

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Invokana (canagliflozin) is a diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Canagliflozin works by helping the kidneys clean glucose from your bloodstream. The most serious potential side effects, problems and risks caused due to the use of Invokana […]

Benicar is prescribed for high blood pressure and is used to help lower blood pressure. It is based on olmesartan and stops blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers the patient’s blood pressure and increases blood flow. It is manufactured by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. In April 2002, Benicar received clearance from […]

In a strange twist of fate, a class of drugs that help reduce the painful burning feeling in your chest caused by indigestion (if you suffer from a disease like gastroesophageal reflux disease) may also increase your risk of a heart attack. A new study conducted by a team of […]

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a class of prescription medicines that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Obesity is a leading cause of type 2 diabetes. When untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious problems such as blindness, […]

A jury trial was wrapped up recently after lasting a little more than a week in state court in St. Louis after the jury found in favor of Pfizer. The lawsuit alleged that Logyn Pesante, an eleven year old boy from California, who developed heart problems after his mother ingested […]

Many men use bodybuilding supplements before, during, and after workouts to increase the potential for building and keeping muscle, while burning fat. These bodybuilding supplements often contain high levels of caffeine and other various chemicals to keep energy levels high during a tiring workout. Some men find it hard to […]