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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

CT Scanning Could Cause Malfunction of Electronic Medical Devices

The FDA has issued an alert warning of the possibility that the x-rays used for CT (Computed Tomography) scans may cause some implanted and external electronic medical devices to malfunction. These devices include neurostimulators and implanted or externally worn drug infusion pumps. Most patients with electronic medical devices... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (8)

Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia

Today Eli Lilly and Co. announced the FDA approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCI) for the management of fibromyalgia. Cymbalta is the first serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with proven efficacy for reducing pain in patients with fibromyalgia. This makes Cymbalta the second medication ever to be approved for fibromyalgia,... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/05/2008, comments (2)

Abuse-proof OxyContin Under FDA Evaluation

When OxyContin was first introduced in 1996, it was hailed as a breakthrough treatment for severe chronic pain. OxyContin, a time-released version of oxycodone, was intended to be swallowed whole. The painkiller would then be gradually released over a 12-hour period, giving sufferers consistent and steady relief. Unfortunately,... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/18/2008, comments (0)

Duragesic 25 mcg/hr Pain Patch Recalled

The FDA reports that PriCara and Sandoz, Inc. have announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of 25 mcg/hr Duragesic Patches (fentanyl transdermal system) sold in the U.S. All 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches manufactured by ALZA Corporation and sold in Canada are also being recalled. The recalled patches all have expiration dates on or... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/07/2008, comment (1)

FDA Alert: Osteoporosis Meds and Pain

Please read this alert if you are taking any of the following medications: Actonel, Actonel+Ca, Aredia, Boniva, Didronel, Fosamax, Fosamax+D, Reclast, Skelid, and Zometa. These medications are bisphosphonates and they inhibit the release of calcium from bones. They may be prescribed for osteoporosis, Paget's disease and multiple myeloma... Read more Chevron

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