Deadly Side Effects: Major Heart Dangers Stop Fen-Phen Craze One of the most infamous FDA cases ever, fen-phen only lasted a couple years on the market in the late 1990’s. But its meteoric rise and fall affected FDA and public…
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Common Adderall Side Effects
Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This medication uses two different types of active ingredients, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, to control the effects of ADHD for patients. However, a major concern with Adderall is the…
Generic vs. Brand Name Lipitor
1. The top generic competitor to Lipitor (atorvastatin) comes from Ranbaxy Laboratories. 2. Pfizer’s huge recent efforts to discount Lipitor with its $4 Dollar Lipitor Card have extended its battle with generic manufacturers. 3. Generics aren’t the only pharmaceutical products…
Top Accutane Side Effects and Other Concerns
1. What happened to brand-name Accutane? The product most commonly known as Accutane (Roaccutane), was pulled off the market by Roche and its subsidiary Hoffman-La Roche in 2009. 2. Why is Accutane no longer available? While the brand name product…
Viagra vs. Cialis
Erectile dysfunction (ED) was once a topic rarely discussed, even in private. Now, ED treatments are among the most commonly advertised products on daytime television. With the glut of purported ED treatments flooding the market, two prescription treatment options have…
Review of Popular Anti-Aging Cosmetics
What is the science of aging? We all know the effect – dry, wrinkly, flaky skin. But the causes are also more straight-forward than you think. On a basic level, skin dries out as we age due to decreased efficacy…
Cosmetics for Acne and Eczema
Acne and Eczema are two of the most common skin ailments for Americans. Whether triggered by contaminants or predisposed through genetics, both conditions can cause embarrassing breakouts that you will want to control or cover up. Many people make the…
The Dangers of Online Pharmacies
It is no secret that pharmaceuticals, especially prescription medications, are not cheap. In fact, many people go without the medicines they need simply because they cannot afford the high cost. This sparks interest in a relatively new phenomenon – the…
Ginseng Benefits and Risks
Ginseng is a natural herb root with a huge list of claimed health benefits. Ginseng is a common active ingredient on product labels, found in everything from supplements and energy drinks to teas and even cosmetics. But is Ginseng truly…
Benefits of Organic Cosmetics
Thanks to modern scientific advances and increasing environmental awareness, we now have more access to commercial organic products. This includes the rapidly-expanding organic cosmetics market. Most standard cosmetics include a wide variety of chemicals, preservatives, and contaminants, which can come…