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6/24/2006 4:44:00 AM | Lawsuit claims drug maker liable for woman's suicide 
=(0) Pfizer is being sued in Washington State for allegedly illegally promoting the epilepsy medication Neurontin for off-label use. The suit was filed by the family of a woman who committed suicide after taking Neurontin for pain relief. The only approved use of Neurontin is for seizures, but it has been prescribed for a wide variety of condi...
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6/21/2006 6:14:00 AM | REM Sleep Behavior Disorder At Young Age Linked To Antidepressant ... =(0) Antidepressant use has been associated with development of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in people under age 50. This disorder results in acting out dreams in one's sleep, often in a defensive mode as if under attack. Researchers do not know if the medication causes the sleep disorder, if the depression itself is somehow related or if there is a...
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6/21/2006 12:05:00 AM | No evidence of Paxil damage to fetus =(0) A study at a German university found that taking the antidepressant Paxil during pregnancy did not pose an increased risk of birth defects. This study contradicts the findings of a previous American study, which found some heart abnormalities in the babies of Paxil users. While the risk is still uncertain, patients are urged to use cautio...
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6/20/2006 7:11:00 PM | New Study: Pine Bark Extract Reduces ADHD Symptoms In Children =(0) A European study suggests that symptoms of ADHD in children can be reduced with Pycnogenol supplements. Pcynogenol is an extract from a pine tree that grows near the coast of France. It has antioxidant properties and is widely used in food supplements. Traditional ADHD treatment involves stimulant drugs that have potentially serious side ...
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6/13/2006 5:42:00 PM | Prozac Fails to Prevent Anorexia Relapse =(0) A new study shows that giving the drug Prozac to recovering anorexia nervosa patients does not prevent a relapse. The rate of relapse in the study between those on Prozac and those on a placebo was not significantly different. Other studies have shown that Prozac does not help treatment of acute anorexia either, yet many patients are pres...
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6/12/2006 5:50:00 PM | Number Of Kids Taking Anti-Psychotic Drugs Rising =(0) Parents of children with serious mental disorders face a challenging dilemma. Drugs are available to treat symptoms such as spontaneous acts of violence, but they come with side effects that also cause concern. More children are now taking antipsychotic drugs as they are prescribed for a greater number of disorders, including autism, ADHD...
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6/8/2006 12:14:00 PM | Walgreen: Offensive prescription labeling doesn't warrant damages =(0) Three women in Florida are suing the Walgreen Pharmacy chain after they were mistakenly given printouts with private company notes on them describing them in derogatory fashion. The notes were intended for employees, to assist in their handling of the customers and included terms such as "crazy" and "shady". All three had prescriptions fo...
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6/1/2006 5:32:00 AM | Suicide Risk in Children, Teens Taking Antidepressants May Have ... =(0) According to the Harvard Mental Health Letter, the reports of risk of suicide in children and adolescents taking antidepressant medication could be exaggerated. Despite the small statistical risk seen in some studies, the overall incidence of suicide in young people is sharply down since the new classes of antidepressants came on the market in...
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5/30/2006 5:42:00 PM | FDA sends Wyeth a warning letter =(0) The FDA is concerned about Wyeth's manufacturing processes at a factory in Puerto Rico. In a letter to Wyeth, the FDA mentioned violations in packaging, inspection, reporting, and following up on contamination evidence, which allegedly were observed during an inspection last winter. Drugs involved are reported to be Triphasil, Prempro, Ef...
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5/27/2006 8:35:00 AM | Azilect, a new treatment for Parkinson's Disease =(0) The FDA has approved a new drug for the treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Azilect (Rasagiline) was found to slow down the progress of symptoms when either used alone for early Parkinson's, or used together with Levodopa for more advanced conditions. Azilect belongs to the family of MAO inhibitors which block dopamine breakdown. A dange...
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5/25/2006 6:22:00 AM | First US study says ADHD drugs cause thousands of emergencies =(0) In the US, approximately 3000 emergency room visits per year are the result of taking attention deficit disorder medications. That is what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes, after studying the problem in a number of representative hospitals. Some, such as overdoses and accidental use, are preventable, but the drugs, such ...
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5/23/2006 7:20:00 PM | The First and Only Medicine for Parkinson's Disease Dementia is ... - Finanzen.net =(0) A medication already used in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease has been approved in the UK for treating dementia associated with Parkinson's Disease. Exelon (rivastigmine) eased a wide variety of symptoms and continued to work for at least 48 weeks, in the course of a study of over 500 patients. It works by increasing neurotransmitter activ...
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5/12/2006 5:53:00 PM | Suicide warning issued for young Paxil users =(0) GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Paxil, and the FDA remind doctors to carefully monitor patients for suicidal tendencies when taking Paxil. The results of a recent study suggest that the risk of suicide was higher for young adults taking the drug than those taking a placebo in the study. Warning labels on the drug do carry this information.....
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5/9/2006 9:27:00 PM | Herbs, Supplements Can Be Hazardous To Health =(0) With more and more people turning to herbal supplements and medecines, it's important to know that there can be interactions with other medications (prescribed or OTC) or alcohol. For instance, Gingko biloba, a popular memory-enhancing herb, may interact with certain blood-thinners to bring on severe bleeding or even stroke. St. John's Wo...
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5/8/2006 3:04:00 AM | Students abusing ADHD drugs =(0) Students from middle school on up are turning to ADHD drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin as study aids. With so many children on these drugs for ADHD, it's easy for their peers to beg, buy, or even steal pills. While they may temporarily help them to focus, these drugs are dangerous and addictive. Side effects include high blood pressure...
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5/2/2006 9:39:00 AM | ADHD Drugs Can Stunt Growth =(0) A new review of past studies has concluded that children on ADHD drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin have a risk of growth suppression. The difference in height averages three-quarters of an inch, and weight, two pounds. It isn't established whether this suppression is lasting, or reversible. The growth suppression may be due to loss ...
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5/1/2006 4:35:00 PM | SSRI antidepressants link to higher suicide risk in seniors =(0) A recent Canadian study suggests that people over the age of 65 who begin treatment with SSRI antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft, have a higher risk of suicide but only during the first month of treatment. However doctors feel the potential benefits of treatment outweigh this risk, which can be balanced by close monitoring of pa...
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4/27/2006 10:41:00 AM | Eli Lilly wants AG's suit moved to Federal Court =(0) The State of West Virginia is among several that are suing Eli Lilly & Co. over alleged deceptive practices in its marketing of the psychiatric drug Zyprexa. Allegations are that Lilly's sales people promoted the drug for various off-label uses and downplayed serious side effects such as an increased risk of diabetes. The State is asking ...
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4/20/2006 12:54:00 AM | Lilly Faces New Lawsuits Claiming Excess Marketing of Zyprexa =(0) Drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. faces a raft of new lawsuits concerning its psychiatric drug, Zyprexa. The drug, approved in 1996, was since found to be a causative factor in diabetes and other illnesses. The company settled some lawsuits for a total of $700 million last year but thousands of new suits have emerged despite the appearance of w...
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4/6/2006 2:03:00 AM | Depression drugs pose fetal risks =(0) Researchers in Canada have found a link between the use of antidepressants such as Paxil in pregnancy, and increased risk of premature or low birth weight babies. However, it is not established if this is a cause-and-effect association; for example, the depression itself may be the cause rather than the medication. Since withdrawing treat...
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