How Long Have Avandia Side Effects Been Known?
Boise, ID: Although Avandia and
Avandia side effects have been in the news a lot lately, the truth is that at least one group was trying to alert the public to Avandia risks as early as 2000. In fact, in March of that year Public Citizen, a public advocacy group, petitioned the FDA to revise Avandia's labels. The FDA eventually did, but a boxed warning about the risk of heart attacks was not added until late 2007.
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Levaquin Patients Face Serious Risks
Boise, ID: Patients who take
Levaquin to treat infections run a risk of developing Levaquin side effects, including Levaquin tendon ruptures. Unfortunately, many patients say they had no idea there was even a possibility of tendon ruptures associated with taking the Levaquin medication. Now, they are left dealing with the recovery, which can include tendon surgeries, more medication and rehabilitation.
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Yasmin/Yaz Birth Control Linked to Gallbladder Problems
Nampa, ID: Amber had her gallbladder removed when she was just 19 years old. At the time, no one associated
Yasmin, the birth control she was taking, with gallbladder problems. Now 21, Amber says having her gallbladder removed "really sucks because I get really bad heartburn when I eat greasy and fatty foods, but they taste so good!"
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