Parkinson’s Disease Drug Linked to Large Number of Deaths
FDA Committee Members Concerned Drug Was Unsafe Before Approval A recent news report by CNN raises issues concerning a Parkinson’s disease drug. The drug was approved for market in an expedited fashion and has now been linked to worsening symptoms and a large number of deaths in patients. Nuplazid Approved Through Shorter FDA … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s Disease Drug Linked to Large Number of Deaths
Teva Recalled Parkinson’s Disease Drug
Teva Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications. One lot of Teva Pharmaceuticals’ generic Parkinson’s disease combination drug carbidopa/levodopa is being recalled. According to the recall notice posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website, the reason for the recall is “Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: … [Read more...] about Teva Recalled Parkinson’s Disease Drug
Mirapex Caused Compulsive Gambling
Mirapex Caused Compulsive Gambling. Randolph Simens, a 55-year-old former and successful Wall Street banker said he has lost millions of dollars due to a compulsive gambling habit prompted and caused by Mirapex, a popular drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome. Simens is suing all the companies involved … [Read more...] about Mirapex Caused Compulsive Gambling
