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Public release date: 16-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Holly Auer holly.auer@uphs.upenn.edu 215-349-5659 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA -- In the first study to examine discussion of drug side effects on Internet message boards, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that breast cancer survivors taking the commonly prescribed adjuvant therapy known as aromatase inhibitors (AIs) often detailed in these forums troublesome symptoms resulting from the drugs, and they were apt to report discontinuing the treatment or switching to a different drug in the same class. The findings are published online this week in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. With 2.5 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States today the largest group of cancer survivors researchers say the findings have broad implications for physician communication with patients about these issues to help to promote proper adherence and inform patient-to-patient discussion online. "Both the availability and anonymity provided by message boards and increasingly, other forms of social media such as Twitter and Facebook offer patients a place to voice concerns and connect with an audience of peers in similar situations. This type of social support can be very … Continue reading →

Former DHS Head Gave Warning About Mass Murder Pills For the first time ever, and for a brief moment in time, two knowledgeable and highly credentialed public figures have commented on the fact that psychiatric medications cause violence and must be considered suspect in the case of the Newtown shooter. But then, as if it never happened, and as if psychiatric drugs could not possibly be implicated in violence, the issue was dropped by the media. Fortunately I happened to be watching television on both CNN and Fox Cable News shortly after the Newton tragedy and I have put the TV clips onto YouTube. The most striking commentary came from Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and famous chief medical correspondent on CNN. On December 18, 2012 at approximately 5:25 pm on CNN, he offered the following remarks: We still don't know much about the shooter who lived in this home. But there is something else to consider: What medications if any he was on? I'm specifically talking about antidepressants. If you look at the studies of other shootings like this that have happened, medications like this were a common factor. Now I want to be clear I'm not saying … Continue reading →

The Drug Risk Resource Center is the Webs largest source for information on medical device research, side effects and legal news. Visit http://www.DrugRisk.com New York, NY (PRWEB) January 16, 2013 The goal of DrugRisk is to improve patient safety by informing the public of the latest drug warnings, recalls, studies and litigation news. With Mirena, patients experiencing side effects may not know that others have had similar complications, or that many have now filed claims for their injuries, explains DrugRisk representative Ryan Mayer. The resource center previously advised that, in 2009, the FDA warned Bayer about the marketing of Mirena, which failed to disclose safety risks while claiming the devices could help busy moms with intimacy and make them look and feel great.* Now, DrugRisk has learned that the FDA has received over 45,000 AERS reports of women suffering complications while using the Mirena IUD. Of these, 5079 involved dislocation and 1421 involved migration of the devices, which can perforate or damage the uterine wall.** In more than 6% of cases, patients required hospitalization or surgery. On November 30th, a woman filed a lawsuit against Bayer, the maker of Mirena, claiming she suffered severe injury and had to undergo surgery … Continue reading →

After years of denial, cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted to using performance enhancing substances during a taped interview with Oprah Winfrey on Monday night. The side effects of using the drugsreach far beyond Armstrong's damaged career. He's more than just a cyclist.Lance Armstrong's Tour De France wins after battling cancer were an inspiration. But Jeff Wentworth of JB Cycle and Sport has been suspicious for a while now. "To win seven tours, especially after cancer, we kind of thought he might have been enhanced." The news of Armstrong's admission to using performance enhancing substances could be damaging to an aspiring athlete, but House of Speed's trainer Scotty Smith says his young athletes aren't fazed. "I don't think our kids feel that disappointment, because they're growing up in a society where this is part of the norm for them." In fact, just this past year Packers lineman Mike Neal and a handful of otherNFL players have been suspended for using items on theNFL's banned substance list. "Doping" has become so common, that's how Armstrong's supporters defend him. "Since everyone else was doping, they were all on the same playing field. So, he did it not to win but to stay even and … Continue reading →

PHILADELPHIA In the first study to examine discussion of drug side effects on Internet message boards, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that breast cancer survivors taking the commonly prescribed adjuvant therapy known as aromatase inhibitors (AIs) often detailed in these forums troublesome symptoms resulting from the drugs, and they were apt to report discontinuing the treatment or switching to a different drug in the same class. The findings are published online this week in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. With 2.5 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States today the largest group of cancer survivors researchers say the findings have broad implications for physician communication with patients about these issues to help to promote proper adherence and inform patient-to-patient discussion online. Both the availability and anonymity provided by message boards and increasingly, other forms of social media such as Twitter and Facebook offer patients a place to voice concerns and connect with an audience of peers in similar situations. This type of social support can be very valuable to patients who are struggling with side effects like joint pain, and may serve as a forum where they will be … Continue reading →

New York, New York (PRWEB) January 15, 2013 An Alabama Supreme Court ruling could pave the way for individuals allegedly injured by generic versions of popular medications such as Fosamax, Accutane, Darvocet and others to pursue generic drugs lawsuits against brand name drug makers, Bernstein Liebhard LLP reports. According to The New York Times, in a decision issued on July 11, 2013, the Court ruled that patients taking a generic medication can bring failure to warn claims against the brand name drug manufacturer responsible for the medications label.While the Alabama decision involved a generic version of the drug Reglan, Bernstein Liebhard LLP believes it could have nationwide implications, and pave the way for victims of generic drugs to obtain compensation for their injuries.* (U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama,Case No. 1:10-cv-602) Generic versions of medications pose the same risks as their name-brand counterparts. Yet, under the current state of the law, the millions of people who take these medications have had no legal recourse for serious injuries allegedly caused by the drugs, says Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationwide law firm representing the victims of defective drugs and medical devices. Generic Drug Lawsuits Generic drugs are required to carry the … Continue reading →

The US Drug Watchdog is now urging women to use social media, and networking to get the word out about serious medical side effects such as a heart attack, a stroke, or a pulmonary embolism, blood clots related to the birth control pills called Yaz, Yasmin, or the generic version called Ocella. The US Drug Watchdog says, "If you, or a friend were using birth control pills called Yaz, Yasmin, or their generic version Ocella, and severe side effects have occurred, such a pulmonary embolism, a heart attack, a stroke, or other severe medical conditions please contact the Johnson Law Group at 1-800-996-9900." http://www.johnsonlawgroup.com/ (PRWEB) January 15, 2013 Possible Side Effects Yaz/Yasmin The US Drug Watchdog says, "One of the biggest problems we have with respect to our drug initiative work, is the average US consumer never hears about a drug recall, or serious side effects related to a specific drug's use. We are attempting to change this very sad fact with aggressive initiatives focused on increasing public awareness, and hopefully suggesting possible help for victims." http://USDrugWatchdog.Com MDL No. 2100 (3:09-md-02100-DRH-PMF) M Thomas Martin Americas Watchdog 866-714-6466 Email Information See the original post: US Drug Watchdog Now Urges All Women … Continue reading →

Published Sunday, January 13, 2013, 7:55 AM Updated Sunday, January 13, 2013, 7:55 AM Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara in Side Effects Photo by Google Images The upcoming thriller Side Effects starring Magic Mikes Channing Tatum and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoos Rooney Mara depicts a love story halted by the side effects of a prescription drug. According to IMDB, the film is about A woman who turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison. Read more: Channing Tatum in training for new Olympic Foxcatcher role - VIDEO The movie appears to begin as a love story between Mara and Tatum. However, the film takes a turn to the dark side after a murder is committed and much of the suspicion falls on Maras doctor, played by Jude Law. Read more: Oscar nominees for 2013 include Armagh and Kerry natives - VIDEOS Check out the new trailer here: Link: Make outs and murder in Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara’s new movie ‘Side Effects’ … Continue reading →

Editor's Choice Main Category: Cholesterol Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials;Cardiovascular / Cardiology Article Date: 12 Jan 2013 - 0:00 PST Current ratings for: Tredaptive Cholesterol Drug Axed Over Serious Side Effect Fears Merck has announced plans to stop producing the extended-release niacin/laropiprant drug Tredaptive . The drug, used to manage dyslipidemia (high levels of cholesterol and fat in the blood), is not approved in the U.S. and the company is about to suspend the worldwide availability of it completely. These measures come following the HPS2-THRIVE (Heart Protection Study 2-Treatment of HDL to Reduce the Incidence of Vascular Events) study, the results of which indicate that the drug is not nearly as effective as previously thought. The drug was found to be associated with a number of serious adverse events. This comes as conclusive evidence to dismiss previous research that claimed the drug could be used as a possible approach of treating patients with dyslipidaemia. The company has already started notifying regulatory bodies in countries where the drug is still available to ensure that health care providers cease the availability of the drug. Merck is strongly advising all physicians to discontinue prescribing the drug to patients and consider … Continue reading →

By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 21:01 EST, 11 January 2013 | UPDATED: 12:24 EST, 12 January 2013 Doctors have been told to stop prescribing an anti-cholesterol drug because it doesn't work and can trigger serious side effects. The European drug watchdog yesterday suspended Tredaptive after safety concerns.. Around 3,000 Britons with high cholesterol levels are taking it, usually in addition to standard cholesterol-lowering statins. The European drug watchdog has told doctors to stop prescribing an anti-cholesterol drug because it doesn't work and can trigger serious side effects US manufacturer Merck announced it is withdrawing Tredaptive from sales in 40 countries - it is not marketed in the US - where it trades under different names. The European Medicine Agency (EMA) said it had reviewed new data from a large a large, long-term study involving over 25,000 patients, which cast doubt on the drug's benefits. The preliminary results of the study found adding it to statins did not reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke compared with statins alone. See the rest here: Cholesterol drug axed over safety fears it can trigger serious side effects … Continue reading →