Combo of Zyvox, Some Psych Meds Can Cause Serious Central Nervous System Reactions
Serious Central Nervous System Reactions. Patients taking certain psychiatric medications and Pfizer’s antibacterial drug Zyvox are at risk of potentially fatal central nervous system reactions, says the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). On Tuesday, the agency released a safety announcement saying patients taking … [Read more...] about Combo of Zyvox, Some Psych Meds Can Cause Serious Central Nervous System Reactions
Canada Limiting Cold Meds for Kids
Cold Meds for Kids. Earlier this year, Health Canada recommended parents not give over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications to children under the age of two, citing evidence that there is limited effectiveness in this population of children, reported Reuters. Now, Reuters is reporting that Health Canada raised the age to six over … [Read more...] about Canada Limiting Cold Meds for Kids
FDA Demands Stronger Warnings for Sleep Meds
Stronger Warnings for Sleep Meds. LEMON: Well, the government wants new warning labels on a type of sleeping pill you've probably seen a lot of ads for or even use yourself. The drugs have been linked to sleep walking and even sleep driving in some cases. Our medical correspondent, Judy Fortin, is with us now, and she's … [Read more...] about FDA Demands Stronger Warnings for Sleep Meds
