Benicar High Blood Pressure Drug and Link to Serious Side Effects
How Benicar Works? Benicar is a commonly prescribed drug for individuals suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure), a condition impacting an estimated 67 million Americans. Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 and belongs to the ARB (angiotensin receptor … [Read more...] about Benicar High Blood Pressure Drug and Link to Serious Side Effects
Internal FDA Dispute Over Popular Blood Pressure Drugs and Cancer Links
FDA Dispute Over Famous Blood Pressure Drugs. Some popular blood pressure medications are at the center of an internal ruckus at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are sold in the United States under brands such as Novartis AG's Diovan, Daiichi Sankyo Co.'s Benicar, Merck & Co.'s … [Read more...] about Internal FDA Dispute Over Popular Blood Pressure Drugs and Cancer Links
Tekturna Deadly Complications
Blood Pressure Medication Tekturna Linked to Potentially Deadly Complications. Parker Waichman LLP is reporting that Tekturna, a drug used to treat hypertension, is associated with potentially fatal side effects. According to a report by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … [Read more...] about Tekturna Deadly Complications
Blood Pressure Medications Cause Bone Loss
Blood Pressure Medications Cause Bone Loss, Researchers are reporting that some powerful diuretics which are used to control blood pressure can also leach calcium from the bones and cause significant bone loss in the men who are taking them. Apparently, older men who used the diuretic drugs the most in the group reviewed ended up … [Read more...] about Blood Pressure Medications Cause Bone Loss
Blood Pressure Pills Sometimes Work Better if Taken at Night, Study Says
Blood Pressure Pills Work Better if Taken at Night. Blood pressure medication effectiveness can be influenced by the time of day the pills are taken. New research suggests that a simple switch in timing may normalize patterns of blood pressure in patients at extra risk from heart and kidney disease. Heart and kidney … [Read more...] about Blood Pressure Pills Sometimes Work Better if Taken at Night, Study Says
Eye Fungus Outbreak Puts Pressure on Investigators and B&L
Bausch & Lomb Lens Solution Fungus Outbreak.Although Bausch & Lomb and the FDA have not ordered a recall of any contact lens solutions other than ReNu With MoistureLoc, the continued spread of Fusarium keratitis cases around the globe raises serious questions as to the safety of these products in general. Since the fungal … [Read more...] about Eye Fungus Outbreak Puts Pressure on Investigators and B&L
Aon Mum As Pressure Mounts
Aon Under More Pressure. Aon Corp. is under more intense pressure to stop taking so-called contingent commissions from insurers after a rival announced Thursday it no longer would accept such payments. London-based Willis Group Holdings Ltd., the third largest commercial insurance brokerage in the U.S. after No. 2 ‘Aon’ … [Read more...] about Aon Mum As Pressure Mounts
