Drug manufacturers, pharmacists and doctors have a responsibility to ensure that the drugs they prescribe their patients do not cause harm. Some drugs have dangerous side effects, while others have the potential to cause long-term damage. These drugs are often the subjects of later recalls. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a regulatory role in approving and monitoring their safety after approval of a drug, the manufacturer is ultimately liable for any injuries from their medications.
Drugs that May Be Considered Unsafe
This List is to Serve as A Guide
The following is a list of prescription drugs that may be considered unsafe:
Medically prescribed for - Accutane is prescribed for the treatment of severe acne that has not been helped by other treatments.
Adverse reactions experienced -Some patients taking Accutane have experienced depression, serious mental problems, mood swings, irritability, anger, loss of pleasure, sleeping too much or too little, changes in weight or appetite. Some more severe symptoms include suicidal tendencies and birth defects if Accutane is taken while the patient is pregnant.
Status of drug - Federal Drug Administration has recognized the link between these adverse reactions and the drug.
Medically prescribed for - Actos is prescribed to patients with type II diabetes to help reduce insulin resistance.
Adverse reactions experienced - Patients who were prescribed Actos have experienced heart failure and rapid weight gain. In addition some patients have experienced liver damage. Initial symptoms of liver damage are anorexia, nausea, upper abdominal discomfort, yellowing of the skin or eyes and dark urine.
Status of drug -There have been no conclusive studies linking the use of Actos and liver damage. However, the manufacturer has included warnings in the packaging instructing users to have their liver enzymes monitored consistently during the use of the medication.
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