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MERIDIA
Physicians are advised to stop prescribing Meridia and patients should stop taking this medication. More...

AVANDIA
New restrictions have been placed on Avandia in response to data that suggest an elevated risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, in patients treated with Avandia. More...

GADOLINIUM
Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA. More...

	ACCUTANE A chemotherapy drug for certain types of cancer because of its ability to kill rapidly dividing cells. It was later found effective in combating severe or cystic acne and went on the market for dermatological use in 1982. More...
	AVANDIA Used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Since 1992, the drug has been prescribed to as many as 10 million Americans, thousands of whom - according to one expert - have suffered Avandia-related heart problems. More...
	GADOLINIUM Used as a contrast agent during an MRI, Gadolinium assists physicians by highlighting the exact size and location of the area needing treatment. More...
	LEVAQUIN Levaquin and other fluroquinolone antimicrobial drugs have been linked to an increased risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures among users. More...
	MERIDIA A prescription weight-loss drug containing an appetite suppressant called sibutramine. Recent events have cast substantial shadows on both its effectiveness and safety. More...
	REGLAN A prescription drug used for the treatment of gastrointestinal conditions including heartburn, decreased appetite and prolonged fullness after eating, or to reduce nausea and vomiting. More...
	STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME A life-threatening illness, usually caused by a severe allergic reaction to a medication. In SJS, areas of the skin detach and lesions form in the mucous membranes. More...
	YAZ Birth control pills manufactured by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. Yaz has been linked to serious, potentially fatal side effects, including heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism and blood clots. More...