The federal health authorities reported Thursday that nearly one-third of women of reproductive age had had an opioid painkiller prescription filled every year from 2008 to 2012. Experts said the practice carried considerable risks for birth defects. The Centers for […]
New Drug Causes Outrage
A new and potent painkiller is about to hit the market, Zohydro. But many are now asking is it even needed and did the FDA ignore warnings by approving it. Tonight dozens of doctors and addiction experts are up in arms urging […]
Powerful New Painkiller Could Be Lethal
The FDA’s approval of a new painkiller has raised alarms nationwide, as critics warn it could be dangerously addictive. There is big controversy tonight involving a new narcotic painkiller that goes on the market next month. It is drawing a lot […]
Doctors, Researchers and Health Officials Call on FDA to Change Labels on Opioid Painkillers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Labels on opioid pain medications should be revised to prevent overprescribing, a broad coalition of doctors, researchers and public health officials said in a petition filed today with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If the […]
New Pain Pill’s Approval: Genuinely Frightening
A potent little painkiller is causing a big stir. A coalition of more than 40 health care, consumer and addiction treatment groups is urging the Food and Drug Administration to revoke approval of the prescription drug Zohydro. The hydrocodone-based drug is the […]
Making Some Painkillers Harder to Get
Painkillers like Vicodin that contain hydrocodone are the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States — and the most widely abused because they are relatively easy to obtain. The Food and Drug Administration has an opportunity to help tighten […]
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