FDA Warning: Powerful Pain Killers Could be in Gas-X, Excedrin Pill Bottles

January 11, 2012


A potential mix-up of powerful pain killers and over-the-counter medication were mixed up at Novartis AG manufacturing plant.

FDA Approves Pill to Curb Hangovers

December 15, 2011


A new pill is about to hit the market to help with consumer’s hangovers, after partying a little too hard.

CDC: ADHD Diagnosis Rise, Found 1 in 10 Kids

August 19, 2011


Nearly one in 10 American children receiving an ADHD diagnosis, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control study.

Medication could treat gambling addiction

December 14, 2009


Pathological gambling may be treated with medications used for substance addictions according to new research.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study suggests medications used to treat addictions to substances may be effective for treating gambling addiction as well. As reported by HealthDay News, the research findings propose pathological gambling could be treated with medications designed for […]

FDA rejects Merck drug application

November 4, 2009


The agency reportedly has refused to accept an application from the pharmaceutical company for a new drug.
New Jersey (WiredPRNews.com) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reportedly refused an application by drugmaker Merck and Company for a new cholesterol pill. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Merck revealed the information about the rejected application […]

Obesity may be helped with diabetes medication

October 24, 2009


A diabetes medication has been shown to help obese patients with weight loss.
U.S (WiredPRNews.com) – The diabetes drug liraglutide has been shown to be effective in boosting weight loss in individuals who are obese. As reported by HealthDay News, a study concluded that the medication was more effective than orlistat, a medication prescribed for weight-loss, […]

FDA Reviews Asthma Medication Safety Data

July 18, 2009


The FDA is reviewing information to determine the safety of Xolair.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Information about the asthma medication Xolair, has recently been placed under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Xolair, which was placed on the market in 2003, may possibly […]

FDA Reverses Order to Stop Making Liquid Morphine

April 10, 2009


A decision by the FDA will allow the painkiller to stay on the market until a replacement painkiller is approved.
Wired PR News – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reversed last week’s order to stop the manufacturing of liquid morphine. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the FDA stated that the painkiller will […]

Provigil Warning

March 18, 2009


The popular prescription medication is said to possibly be habit forming.
Wired PR News – The drug used in the treatment of excessive sleepiness, Provigil, may be addictive according to new research. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the medication, said to be referred to as the “smart drug” and used illegally as a study […]

Patients Warned Against Wearing Patches During MRI

March 8, 2009


Wearing medication patches during MRI scan may possibly lead to burns.
Wired PR News Individuals who use a nicotine or medication patch are advised to not wear them while receiving an MRI scan. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), patients who wear these types of patches should notify their physicians before receiving an MRI due […]

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