The FDA is now being sued by a team of scientists who say the agency has ignored their petition asking for a warning about permanent sexual side effects since 2018 and is asking the agency to warn doctors and patients about the long-term risks.
#Antidepressants #Pharmaceuticals #InformedConsent
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13448013/fda-sued-antidepressants-ssri-sexual-effects.html
#Antidepressants #Pharmaceuticals #InformedConsent
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13448013/fda-sued-antidepressants-ssri-sexual-effects.html
Mail Online
Antidepressants kill your sex life for YEARS after stopping them
A Washington, DC scientist is suing the FDA for allegedly dragging its feet in addressing concerns about devastating permanent effects that antidepressants may have on sexual function.
"One ALS drug made $400 million in sales for its maker. It doesn’t work. A cancer treatment brought in $500 million. That one turned out to have no effect on survival. A blood cancer medication made nearly $850 million before being withdrawn for two of its uses. That drug had been linked to patient deaths years prior.
All of them were allowed to be sold to Americans because of the US Food and Drug Administration’s drive to get new drugs to patients quickly — sometimes even before they’re done testing."
#BigPharma #Pharmaceuticals #FDA #Healthcare #InformedConsent
https://www.madinamerica.com/2024/05/americans-are-paying-billions-to-take-drugs-that-dont-work/
All of them were allowed to be sold to Americans because of the US Food and Drug Administration’s drive to get new drugs to patients quickly — sometimes even before they’re done testing."
#BigPharma #Pharmaceuticals #FDA #Healthcare #InformedConsent
https://www.madinamerica.com/2024/05/americans-are-paying-billions-to-take-drugs-that-dont-work/
Mad In America
Americans Are Paying Billions to Take Drugs That Don’t Work
Companies are increasingly using fast-track approval processes to get unproven treatments to patients.
Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
#Cancer #CancerDrugs #Chemo #CancerPatients #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals #InformedChoice #InformedConsent
https://www.yahoo.com/news/cancer-patients-often-better-less-120121727.html
#Cancer #CancerDrugs #Chemo #CancerPatients #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals #InformedChoice #InformedConsent
https://www.yahoo.com/news/cancer-patients-often-better-less-120121727.html
Yahoo News
Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
Scaling back treatment for three kinds of cancer can make life easier for patients without compromising outcomes, doctors reported at the world’s largest cancer conference. It’s part of a long-term trend toward studying whether doing less — less surgery,…
"A Delaware judge has allowed more than 70,000 lawsuits over discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to go forward, ruling that expert witnesses can testify in court that the drug may cause cancer."
#Zantac #Pharmaceuticals #Cancer #Health #RightToKnow
https://www.yahoo.com/news/news/delaware-judge-lets-more-70-201056321.html
#Zantac #Pharmaceuticals #Cancer #Health #RightToKnow
https://www.yahoo.com/news/news/delaware-judge-lets-more-70-201056321.html
Yahoo News
Delaware judge lets more than 70,000 Zantac lawsuits go forward
(Reuters) -A Delaware judge has allowed more than 70,000 lawsuits over discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to go forward, ruling that expert witnesses can testify in court that the drug may cause cancer. The ruling on Friday by Judge Vivian Medinilla of the…
"An Indianapolis-based company pleaded guilty to animal welfare and water pollution crimes at a now-shuttered dog-breeding facility in Virginia where, two years ago, the U.S. Department of Justice ordered the surrender of more than 4,000 beagles that would have been sold to laboratories for drug experiments."
#BigPharma #Pharmaceuticals #DrugTrials #AnimalWelfare #Beagles #Pollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/company-linked-4-000-rescued-195244507.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#BigPharma #Pharmaceuticals #DrugTrials #AnimalWelfare #Beagles #Pollution
https://www.yahoo.com/news/company-linked-4-000-rescued-195244507.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
Company linked to 4,000 rescued beagles forced to pay $35M in fines
The multimillion dollar fine stems from a 2022 investigation where federal and Virginian official found animal and environmental violations.
1 in 6 Antidepressant Users Face Withdrawal Symptoms -
#Antidepressants #Pharmaceuticals #MentalHealth #PatientCare #InformedConsent
https://neurosciencenews.com/antidepressant-withdrawal-psychology-26255/ via @neurosciencenew
#Antidepressants #Pharmaceuticals #MentalHealth #PatientCare #InformedConsent
https://neurosciencenews.com/antidepressant-withdrawal-psychology-26255/ via @neurosciencenew
Neuroscience News
1 in 6 Antidepressant Users Face Withdrawal Symptoms
15% of people stopping antidepressants experience withdrawal symptoms like dizziness and nausea, while 3% face severe symptoms.
Over 17 million people may be taking #statins they do not need
#Pharmaceuticals #BigPharma
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #InformedConsent #Healthcare
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/new-analysis-finds-millions-of-people-on-statins-may-not-need-them#Takeaway
#Pharmaceuticals #BigPharma
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #InformedConsent #Healthcare
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/new-analysis-finds-millions-of-people-on-statins-may-not-need-them#Takeaway
Healthline
New Analysis Finds Millions of People on Statins May Not Need Them
New research finds that millions of people currently taking statins to lower cholesterol may not actually need this medication to stay heart healthy.
Certain Parkinson's drugs, antihistamines, and antipsychotics can hinder sweating. Aspirin, laxatives, beta blockers, and blood pressure meds can reduce the feeling of thirst or the body's ability to dissipate heat.
#Pharmaceuticals #Prescriptions #Health #Safety #Summer
https://www.10news.com/health/some-medications-may-increase-your-risk-of-heat-illness
#Pharmaceuticals #Prescriptions #Health #Safety #Summer
https://www.10news.com/health/some-medications-may-increase-your-risk-of-heat-illness
10News
Some medications may increase your risk of heat illness
Heat is a major danger to health, and some medications and health conditions can make the dangers of extreme heat worse.
New drug’s potentially fatal side effects obscured by ‘soothing acronym,’ doctors say
#Alzheimers #Dementia #Pharmaceuticals #InformedConsent
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-06-17/alzheimers-drug-has-potentially-fatal-side-effects
#Alzheimers #Dementia #Pharmaceuticals #InformedConsent
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-06-17/alzheimers-drug-has-potentially-fatal-side-effects
Los Angeles Times
Alzheimer's drug's potentially fatal side effect, ARIA, obscured by 'soothing acronym,' doctors say
Genevieve Lane, who took Leqembi, died of a mysterious side effect called ARIA. Her death, and those of two other trial participants, have some doctors questioning whether the risks of the Alzheimer's drug are worth its benefits.
New #Cholesterol Guidelines Could Drastically Reduce Statin Use for Millions -
#Statins #Pharmaceuticals #Healthcare
https://scitechdaily.com/new-cholesterol-guidelines-could-drastically-reduce-statin-use-for-millions/
#Statins #Pharmaceuticals #Healthcare
https://scitechdaily.com/new-cholesterol-guidelines-could-drastically-reduce-statin-use-for-millions/
SciTechDaily
New Cholesterol Guidelines Could Drastically Reduce Statin Use for Millions
Adopting new PREVENT equations could lead to a significant reduction in statin recommendations, impacting 40% of currently eligible U.S. adults, and highlights the importance of precise risk assessment and patient communication in cholesterol management.…