Recognized Dangerous Medications

In recent years, there has been a considerable number of Recalls, Warnings and Litigation over Dangerous Medications which include but are not limited to:

ACCUTANE – An acne medication reported to trigger depression and possible suicidal behavior;
BAYCOL – A cholesterol lowering medication, which can cause severe and even fatal muscle damage, voluntarily withdrawn from the market by the manufacturer;
BEXTRA – A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication which is similar to VIOXX;
CRESTOR – A cholesterol lowering medication which can cause kidney, liver and muscle damage;
FEN PHEN – A combination of weight loss drugs, which can cause an increased risk of heart valve abnormalities;
PIOGLITAZONE – A diabetes medication that may cause or exacerbate heart failure and pulmonary edema;
PREMARIN – Hormone replacement medication which increases risk of blood clots, stroke, and gallbladder disease;
REZULIN – A diabetes drug that can cause liver damage and death;
SERZONE – An antidepressant medication which can cause liver failure;
VIOXX – A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer, shown to cause heart attacks, and strokes;
ZYPREXA – An antipsychotic medication associated with increased risk of elevated blood sugar and diabetes.