Reglan, or its generic equivalent, metoclopramide (MCP), is a drug used for patients with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), heartburn, diabetic gastroparesis, the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy or post-operatively,...
Three Type-2 Diabetes Drug Manufacturers Accused of Hiding Cancer Risks
A California man filed a complaint in late September in the San Diego County Superior Court on behalf of his now deceased wife, suing the makers of Januvia and Byetta for allegedly concealing pancreatic cancer risks arising from use of the type-2...
FDA: Ban Aricept (high doses) for Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the breakdown and destruction of brain cells. There is no known cure for this disease, which worsens as it progresses, eventually leading to death. It is most often associated in people over age 65. In 2006, there were...