'Dangerous Drugs' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 16, 2014
Blood Thinners Like Xarelto and Pradaxa Classified as “Dangerous”: Here’s Why
Both Xarelto and Pradaxa are popular blood thinners prescribed to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause a stroke or heart attack. These types of medications, however, come with serious… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 5, 2014
Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer: What You Should Know
Talcum powder’s link to causing ovarian cancer has been established for decades. Despite this, talcum powder continues to be sold without a warning label. Given that cornstarch is a safe, but relatively… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 14, 2014
New Study Links Risperdal and Gynecomastia in Middle-Aged Men
Gynecomastia is a condition that is known to cause breast development and lactation in males. It is also one of the lesser known Risperdal side effects that is common in pre-pubescent boys.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 7, 2014
8 Serious Actos Side Effects You Should Be Aware Of
Side effects of Actos, a prescription drug used to treat diabetes, have shown to be dangerous. An oral medication that lowers blood sugar, Actos is a very popular drug for treating type… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 28, 2014
Male Pattern Baldness Linked to Increased Prostate Cancer Risk
Male pattern baldness has long been a source of anxiety for men, raising concerns of appearance and aging. Aside from aesthetic effects, though, it can have much more serious implications. An early… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 22, 2014
Blood Thinner Xarelto Linked to Life-Threatening Side Effects
This year, claims have been filed by patients and their family members who say the use of blood thinner Xarelto has led to serious, irreversible internal bleeding and death. The drug currently… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 18, 2014
6 Lipitor Side Effects You May Not Be Aware Of
Like many pharmaceutical drugs, Lipitor can cause problems as serious as those it is solving. Lipitor is prescribed to lower ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides as well as to raise ‘good’ (HDL)… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 6, 2014
Risperdal, Weight Gain and Gynecomastia: The Connection
Risperdal is currently used to treat severe psychiatric disorders despite escalating reports of unhealthy weight gain and gynecomastia. Due to the drug’s success and its lack of proper warning, though, doctors continue to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 2, 2014
5 Gynecomastia Facts You May Not Know
Gynecomastia is a condition that has been linked to the use of Risperdal among adolescent boys. It involves the enlargement of male breasts as well as the secretion of milk. Male breasts… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 26, 2014
How Many Men Really Need Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
More men are turning to prescription medications such as testosterone replacement therapy to combat “low T syndrome.” In the United States, testosterone prescriptions among men have tripled since 2001. What some people… Read More
