FDA & Prescription Drugs

• FDA Issues Warning Over Fentanyl Patches and Dangers to Children

  David Mittleman | May 05, 2012 11:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Fentanyl patches can be a lifesaver for sufferers of chronic pain. By placing the patch on the skin, patients can obtain relief from their pain from the strong synthetic opiate contained within...

• One Baby Per Hour Born Addicted to a Prescription Painkiller

  David Mittleman | May 04, 2012 9:56 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  The number of babies addicted to prescription painkillers is on the rise due to a growing addiction problem among pregnant women. Many of the women say that they did not realize that the drugs...

• Alzheimer's Drug Given Approval for Higher Dosage Despite Risks to Patients

  David Mittleman | April 23, 2012 8:54 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Just as their patent was about to expire, the maker of an Alzheimer's drug was given approval for a higher dosage, thereby extending their exclusive right to sell the drug. However, not only...

• Risks of Hairloss Drug Propecia Outweigh Benefits

  David Mittleman | April 20, 2012 10:37 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  While it can't make your hair grow back, Propecia promise to stop the speed of hairloss, which is welcome news for men that are watching that bald spot on the back of their head quickly...

• Michigan People Lose Out Again to Drug Companies

  David Mittleman | April 14, 2012 10:02 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  Across the country, pharmaceutical companies are getting hit with huge fines and penalties for making and selling defective drugs. These penalties mean state treasuries are getting repaid for...

• Prescription Painkiller Sales Soar as More Americans Become Addicted

  David Mittleman | April 07, 2012 9:50 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Soaring sales of the nation's two most popular prescription painkillers are fueling concerns that more Americans are addicted to Oxycodone and Hydrocodone. Oxycodone is the active ingredient...

• Consider Trying an Alternative Remedy Before Popping that Prescription Pill

  David Mittleman | March 25, 2012 10:49 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Are we an overmedicated nation? Some might say so, considering the fact that Americans spent $300 billion per year on prescription drugs in 2011. Prescription drugs can definitely save lives, but...

• Fake Pharmaceutical Companies Sell Cancer Drugs at 100 Times Their Cost

  David Mittleman | March 23, 2012 8:39 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  Lawmakers are investigating three pharmaceutical companies for selling cancer drugs at nearly 100 times their cost. Elijah Cummings, a Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government...

• Some Drugs Don't Always Mix Safely With Foods

  David Mittleman | March 21, 2012 2:11 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Like many others, you probably wash down your daily vitamins, prescription medications, and any other supplements at breakfast with a glass of fruit juice, coffee, or milk. However, you should...

• FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Inhalable Caffeine

  David Mittleman | March 10, 2012 9:32 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Several weeks ago I wrote about a new product known as inhalable caffeine and some lawmakers' concerns over whether it would become the next club drug to keep party-goers going even after...