The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a safety warning stating that acetaminophen can, in some rare cases, cause severe skin reactions. Acetaminophen is a popular and commonly used painkiller and fever-reducing ingredient...
FDA Issues Warnings Regarding Serious Risks Associated with Steroid Injections
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced serious risks associated with steroid injections in the neck and back. Researchers and safety advocates have been asking the FDA to act on these dangers for years.
As far back as...
FDA Requires Changes to Painkiller Warning Labels
The FDA issued a new requirement that stronger warning labels be included on extended-release opioid painkillers, such as:
- Vicodin;
- OxyContin; and
- morphine.
Overdose injuries and deaths from painkillers...