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All drugs have side effects, however, some are more harmful than others. When a doctor prescribes a drug he must decide if the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks the side effects present. In many drugs, side effects are mild, like nausea or indigestion; in others, though, serious side effects like increased risk of self injury or hallucination are present. It is the responsibility of both the drug company and your doctor to notify you of a drug's side effects and protect you from any drug that may be detrimental to your health.
Doctors are free to prescribe drugs for off-label use, meaning the FDA has, indeed, tested the drug, but not for the condition the doctor intends to address. In the case that a doctor prescribes a drug for off-label use and the drug or its side effects cause serious injury or death, that doctor can be held accountable. The same standard applies for pharmaceutical drug companies; if they urge a doctor to use a drug for off-label use they can be held responsible for any damage or injury that drug or its side effects may cause.
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Millions of Americans use denture cream adhesive to hold their dentures in place. But medical researchers have uncovered a damaging side effect experienced by some denture cream users.
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Depakote has been linked to serious and potentially fatal fetal side effects when taken by women during pregnancy. Some of the side effects linked to Depakote use include small head or body size, spina bifida, cleft palate, cardiovascular defects, hypoplasia of the mid-face (flattened face) and right hand hypoplasia (inadequate development of the fingers).
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Effexor, or venlafaxine, has been associated with serious side effects such as serotonin syndrome and SSRI discontinuation syndrome.
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The side effects associated with Byetta can be very dangerous. Byetta can cause pancreatitis in addition to many other health problems.
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Chantix has been linked to a debilitating illness with symptoms that affect emotional stability, including depression, anxiety, and contemplation of suicide.
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OxyContin is an addictive prescription drug. Its potential for misuse and abuse is significant despite its manufacturer's representations to the contrary.
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Reglan, a drug used to treat heartburn, can cause a serious syndrome called Tardive Dyskinesia as well as other serious side effects.
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Trasylol has been linked to kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes in heart patients.
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Accutane, known generically as isotretinoin, is a prescription medication used to treat severe nodular and cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments such as topical creams or antibiotics. Nodular or cystic acne is a disfiguring form of acne that causes multiple inflamed cysts and scarring.
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Although the usual side effects of Cleviprex® are fairly innocuous when administered properly, use of the recently recalled product could result in significantly more serious drug side effects.
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Digitalis toxicity is a side effect of a digoxin overdose that occurs in patients with kidney failure or simple dehydration. Digitalis toxicity can result in serious health complications including death.
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Avandia can cause serious side effects including heart failure. If you or a loved one is taking Avandia, it is important to watch for symptoms of heart failure.
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The contaminated bloodthinner, Heparin, has been connected with potentially fatal side effects.
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Dangerous Paxil Side Effects: What You Should Know...
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Tamiflu is a drug used to treat influenza. Some serious side effects of this drug include delirium and self-injury.
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Gadolinium MRI Contrast is a dye injected into patients before MRIs to contrast normal tissue and abnormal tissue. This product can cause serious side effects including Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis/ Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NFD) in patients with renal disease.
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