Although it is only one of many drugs used to treat ADHD, Ritalin has been under fire for years - partially because it some parents think it is overprescribed by doctors who are quick to diagnose a normal, energetic child as having attention deficit syndrome attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Others have criticized the ADHD drug for … [Read more...]

The FDA has reported on at least 32 cases of serious liver damage associated with the use of propylthiouracil in adults and children, including twelve deaths and five liver transplants in adults, and one death and six liver transplants in pediatric patients. The FDA suggests that the use of propylthiouracil to treat hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ … [Read more...]

The drug repackaging company A S Medication Solutions, LLC has announced a recall on all Caraco brand digoxin, USP, 0.25 MG tablets distributored before March 31, 2009, which are not yet expired and are within the expiration date of August, 2011. The Caraco digoxin tablets have been recaled because they may have size variations, which could … [Read more...]

Hydroxycut Recall Alert: The FDA is warning consumers to stop using Hydroxycut health supplements due to an association with serious liver damage. Several Hydroxycut products have been associated with serious liver damage, and Iovate has agreed to recall those products from the market. The FDA has received at least 23 reports of serious health … [Read more...]

This is an update to our May, 2006 recall alert regarding bowel cleansing products associated with kidney failure. In December of 2008, CB Fleet Company, Inc. recalled their over-the-counter colonoscopy preparation drug Fleet Phospho-soda after warnings from the FDA stating that Fleet should not be available as an OTC laxative prep for … [Read more...]