Drug Side Effects

Tasigna (nilotinib) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Tasigna is used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Tasigna is usually given after other medications have been tried without success.   How is Tasigna Given?: Tasigna is a pill, taken by…Read the article

Ibuprofen is a type of drug classified as an NSAID – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Sold by the brand names Motrin and Advil, NSAIDs are a class of drugs that most Americans are very familiar with, in fact, some may even take Ibuprofen on a daily basis to help with pain management, and most don’t think…Read the article

We take medicine prescribed by our health care providers in order to get heathy and stay healthy. But far too often, the very medication we are taking to get better and treat one set of symptoms does damage and causes a whole new set off symptoms. This is common of many medications and there are…Read the article

Modern medicine has made life easier for many and has helped extend our lives as well. But with all the good that has come there is also a darker side, one of which is the abuse and addiction that comes with potent pain killers, especially opioids. When a physician prescribes an opioid like oxycodone or…Read the article

For the millions of men and women who have had to suffered from hair loss, it is an aggravating, depressing and embarrassing condition, regardless of whether it is caused by illness, injury, hereditary conditions, trauma, or medication side effects. While all these hair loss conditions are different, they all have a damaging effect on the…Read the article

Hair color allergic reactions are something that users need to be aware of and consider carefully before choosing to use a hair coloring product. While they are rare, harmful side effects from medication and other products are possible and these make up part of the law suits that fall under personal injury cases. Of course,…Read the article

Invokana, medically known by the drug name canagliflozin, is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor and is being prescribed to help control blood sugar in people with Type 2 Diabetes. It is used as part of a treatment plan and is used in addition to diet and exercise when results are not being seen and levels are…Read the article

Actemra is a prescription drug that is given to patients to treat rheumatoid arthritis. While the drug is supposed to help patients overcome their pain and limitations caused by the disease, Actemra (active ingredient tocilizumab) has been linked to serious side effects, and many affected patients have taken action by filing lawsuits against Roche., Actemra’s…Read the article

The number of men who use testosterone drugs to treat the condition known as low testosterone or  “low T” has increased dramatically in recent years, with an article published by Harvard Health Publications stating that “millions of American men” use a testosterone prescription. But not only may the condition of low T be one that…Read the article

Just for Men hair dye, which is a hair coloring product manufactured by Combe Inc. and is marketed specifically for men who want to get rid of their grey hair, may be dangerous. To be sure, the product, which was introduced by Combe Inc. in 1987, has caused numerous men serious complications, resulting in myriad…Read the article