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FDA Warns of Allergy to Denture Cleansers
Use denture cleansers? The FDA wants to you to make sure you use those products as directed because of a possible risk of allergic reaction.
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FDA Probes 4 Heparin Deaths
The FDA today announced that Baxter Healthcare has temporarily stopped making multiple-dose vials of the injectable blood-thinning drug heparin due to recent reports of four deaths and other serious reactions.
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FDA Checks Reports of Botox Risks
The FDA says it's investigating reports of serious adverse events including death and respiratory failure linked with Botox, Botox Cosmetic, and Myobloc.
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Suicide Warning for Antismoking Drug
Federal officials warn that the antismoking drug Chantix may be linked to suicides in some patients.
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Stronger Warning for Birth Control Patch
The FDA has strengthened its warning on the risk of serious blood clots in women using the Ortho Evra birth control skin patch.
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FDA: No Cold, Cough Medicines for Babies
WebMD brings baby cold medicine safety information from the FDA including which cough and cold medications are not safe for infant and children under 2.
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FDA OKs Tysabri for Crohn's Disease
The FDA has approved the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri for the treatment of moderate to severe Crohn's disease.
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FDA OKs Once-Daily Cialis
The FDA has approved a daily low dose of the erectile dysfunction (ED) drug Cialis for men who plan more frequent sex.
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FDA Eyes Anemia Drugs' Cancer Risk Again
The FDA is reviewing two more studies on cancer risks from ESA anemia drugs; the drug labels already bear a "black box" cancer warning.
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FDA Warns Again on Fentanyl Patches
Deaths and life-threatening events have spurred the FDA to issue its second warning about misuse of the painkiller fentanyl skin patches
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