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Lexapro (generic: escitalopram) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment and prevention of major depressive disorders and generalized anxiety disorders. As a viable treatment option, Lexapro has been prescribed to approximately 18 million adults in the United States. However, recent studies suggest that Lexapro treatment may coincide…

Also known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), Prevacid (generic: lansoprazole) works to decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach so that patients may treat the symptoms of excessive stomach acid. Unfortunately, this medication has been associated with harmful Prevacid side effects. Patients who use Prevacid may develop weaker bones that results…

Many people believe that the minimal regulations placed on New England Compounding Centers (NECC) are to blame for the recent fungal meningitis outbreak affecting approximately 23 states nationwide. Subsequently, the contamination of their injectable steroid used to treat back pain may have been avoided with the introduction of stricter regulations. However, compounding pharmacies, such…

Concern regarding the current multi-state meningitis outbreak, linked to steroid injections from New England Compounding Center (NECC), continues to grow at an alarming rate. Subsequently, as federal regulatory officials predicted, more individuals with symptoms of fungal meningitis have come forth. Of significant concern, however, are reports of fungal meningitis stemming from subsequent NECC products….

Protonix (generic: pantoprazole) is a heartburn medication used to treat numerous conditions that involve excess stomach acid. Unfortunately, patients who take this drug, may be doing so without knowing about potentially dangerous Protonix side effects. An increased rate of Protonix bone fracture has become synonymous with this medication. If you or a loved one…

Zimmer Inc. announced a recall of 65,000 NexGen knee replacement components that are susceptible to loosening after only minimal use. As a result, the defective knee replacement can cause severe pain and discomfort that may require additional surgery. If you or a loved one has been injured while using a Zimmer NexGen knee replacement,…

On April 20, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a slew of warning letters reprimanding companies who were making potentially false methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) claims for their over-the-counter products. Four companies in particular claimed that their hand sanitizers were capable of preventing an MRSA infection. The FDA warning…

Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital heart defect characterized by the narrowing of the aorta. As a result, your heart is forced to work harder in order to force blood through the narrowed passageway. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis for coarctation…