- Pradaxa
- connected to increased risk for cardiac arrest, severe and uncontrollable bleeding, and death.
- Denture Creams
- have been connected to zinc poisoning, copper depletion or deficiency, and neurological damage.
- Darvon/Darvocet and other Painkillers
- have been recalled after studies connected these drugs to heart attack, stroke, accidental overdose, and sudden death.
- Tylenol® / Acetaminophen
- the leading cause of acute liver damage in the United States; can cause liver failure and death.
- Actos
- popular diabetes medication linked to possible increased risk of bladder cancer.
- Zocor / Vytorin
- cholesterol drug with connection to increased risk of muscular damage, including myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
- Yaz/Yasmin
- contraceptive found to cause increased risk of deep vein thrombosis, stroke, gallbladder disease, liver cancer, heart attack, and blood clots.
- Reglan
- commonly used to treat heartburn, Reglan has been connected to permanent involuntary muscle movement and a condition called tardive dyskinesia.
- Accutane
- prescribed to treat acne; connected to ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, and gastrointestinal disease.
- Byetta
- a diabetes drug linked to pancreatitis and death.
- Dilantin
- an anti-seizure medication linked to returning seizures after seizures have been under control.
- Gardasil
- an HPV vaccine; connected to blood clots, seizures, paralysis, fetal abnormalities, and bells palsy.
- SSRI
- Selective Serotonin Inhibitors (Antidepressants) - linked to persistent pulmonary hypertension and increased risks in pregnancy.
SSRI drugs include:- Celexa
- Lexapro
- Luvox
- Paxil
- Prozac
- Zoloft
- Zyprexa
- Welbutrin
- Effexor
- NuvaRing
- a contraceptive ring; connected to increased risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Note:
There are other drugs that may harm you, including generic brands, so this is not acomplete list. We offer regular updates of recent FDA drug and medical device recalls.
If you believe another drug has injured you, we encourage you to contact us (901-327-1212) and speak with one of our experienced dangerous drug injury attorneys about your case.
See also:
Pharmacy Prescription Errors and Personal Injury
Prescription Drug Safety Tips
This article is not intended to give medical advice as that can only be given by a licensed physician.
Do not discontinue the use of any prescribed medication without first consulting your physician.
