Drugmaker Ethex Corporation is recalling dozens of drugs, including generic formulas of OxyContin, Toprol XL, and Norvasc, because of potential problems with manufacturing conditions. Also included in the recall are prenatal vitamins, supplements, vaginal creams, and cough and cold products. According to a company press release, patients who have these medicines should continue to take them as prescribed, since the risk of suddenly stopping some medicines may place patients at risk. But the...
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