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Concern regarding the origination of a recent meningitis outbreak has witnessed a collaborative effort by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Accordingly, these regulatory agencies are currently coordinating a multi-state investigation of fungal meningitis among patients who received an epidural steroid injection. While…

As the active ingredient in several name brand antidepressants, bupropion is intended to assist in the treatment of major depressive disorders (MDDs) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Having been on the market for approximately 27 years, bupropion has established a successful track-record. However, recent evidence lends weight to the long-suspected link between bupropion and…

Stavzor (generic: valproic acid) is an anti-seizure medication used to treat a variety of symptoms ranging from seizures and manic-depressive disorders to chronic migraine headaches. Off-label uses have also suggested that Stavzor may treat a number of psychiatric conditions as well. However, recent evidence suggest that Stavzor may be responsible for severe, life-threatening side…

Manufacturers of the immensely popular local anesthetic benzocaine have become the target of intense public scrutiny. Recent studies suggest that the numbing medication may be associated with a rare but serious condition known as methemoglobinemia. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and the healthcare community…

Many popular heartburn medications belong to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s). They fight and prevent the symptoms caused by excessive stomach acid that can lead to complications like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Unfortunately, the use of proton pump inhibitors has been linked to serious, averse health effects in patients….

Vimovo (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gastric ulcers. Unfortunately, many patients do not realize that Vimovo side effects may be more dangerous than the complications that the medication is intended to provide treatment for. People who use Vimovo for an extended period of time may…

Once regarded as a possible successor to the legendary Joe Paterno at Penn State University, former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky now stands accused of committing multiple, heinous crimes against humanity. According to the 40-count indictment brought forth by the state Attorney General’s office, Sandusky is accused of sexually abusing eight boys over a period…

Multaq® (generic: Dronedarone Hydrochloride) is a drug used primarily in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats). Recently, the manufacturer of the drug added a warning to doctors and patients indicating that it has been associated with several reported cases of serious liver injuries. In January of 2011, the company and the U.S. Food…