Archive for December, 2009
Neurological side effects caused by denture cream usage
Many people reach a time in their lives where dentures are needed. Imagine being a typical denture wearer and suffering from serious neurological side effects from the denture cream you use. This is a distinct possibility, as certain denture creams are known to contain zinc.
According to researchers at the University of [...]
December 11, 2009
Tags: neurological damage, neuropathy, side effects Posted in: Denture Cream 
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Benzene, a known cause for leukemia
What is benzene?
Benzene is a clear liquid often used in manufacturing rubber, plastics, paint, pesticides and other products. Benzene has a slightly sweet odor and is highly combustible. It is widely used in the United States. Benzene is a known carcinogen and is also found in gasoline and tobacco products.
How you [...]
December 9, 2009
Tags: anemia, carcinogen, leukemia Posted in: Benzene 129 Comments
Psoriasis drug linked to 3 deaths
According to the FDA, at least 3 people have died due to complications from the psoriasis drug, Raptiva. Two of the deaths were confirmed to have been caused by progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. All three patients were treated with the drug for more than 3 years.
In October 2008, Genentech, the marketer [...]
December 3, 2009
Tags: FDA, neurological disease, psoriasis, side effects Posted in: Raptiva 90 Comments
Nervous System Disorder linked to Reglan usage
Tardive dyskinesia, a syndrome that causes involuntary movements in the lower face, has been associated with the gastrointestinal drug, Reglan. Reglan is approved for short term (3 month) usage for the treatment of various gastrointestinal diseases. Common side effects include: repetitive chewing, lip smacking, jaw swinging, impaired finger movements, tongue thrusting and grimacing. [...]
December 3, 2009
Tags: FDA, side effects, tardive dyskinesia Posted in: Reglan No Comments
Continuous Health Concerns Over Oral Contraceptives
A recent New York Times article documents the health concerns of the popular oral contraceptives, Yasmin and Yaz. The article points out that although these two contraceptives were at the top of Bayer’s sales chart, they do come with some increased risks over other oral contraceptives.
Bayer promoted Yaz not only as a birth control [...]
December 3, 2009
Tags: Bayer Pharmaceuticals, birth control, side effects Posted in: Yasmin/YAZ No Comments