The FDA issues recalls for harmful drugs in order to protect the public, but does not do a great job of communicating that information, a new article by Reuters points out. FDA fails to send alerts for one in five medication recalls Researchers found that the FDA failed to send notifications for one in five of the most serious recall

Second generation, or atypical antipsychotics, have been huge moneymakers for drug manufacturers for years. Antipsychotics are used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia or depression. Some of the most common include Risperdal, Seroquel Abilify, Zyprexa and more. Many doctors also prescribe the drugs for off-label uses, like insomnia or other problems. Antipsychotic medications can have severe side effects and risks,

Last week, the FDA issued a warning linking Zicam nasal gel and swabs to the loss of smell. Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. recalled its Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gels and swabs from retailers across the nation. Matrixx Initiatives has already had more than 400 lawsuits filed against it by people claiming that the product caused anosmia (loss of small). If you

A new study has shown that higher doses of dopamine agonists can lead to compulsive actions for those people who take these drugs. The drugs are often used to treat Parkinson's disease, Restless Leg Syndrome and other similar conditions. Researchers have stressed that doctors need to make loved ones aware of the possible side effects, especially considering that reducing the

A class of drugs used to treat conditions such as arthritis may in crease the risk of cancer in younger people according to the FDA. The FDA will require drug manufacturers who make TNKblocking medications to revise labeling to reflect the increased risk of cancer. TNF blockers include Simponi, Humira and Enbrel, which already carry a black box warning. Susan

Patients who took the recalled heart medication Digitek have filed at least nine lawsuits in New Jersey against Actavis Totowa LLL and its parent company Actavis Group, claiming that the drug was dangerous and defective. Actavis initiated a nationwide recall of the drug earlier this year after it was discovered that some tablets may have contained twice the active ingredient

Multiple recalls for various blood pressure drugs have been issued in recent months. Another recall was just expanded, leaving many patients scrambling to check their bottles and obtain replacement drugs. Torrent Pharmaceuticals has expanded its recall of losartan potassium and losartan potassium/hydrocholorothiazide tablets. Tests found a cancer-causing impurity in some of the drugs. The impurity is called N-methylnitrosobutyric acid. The