Asthma Drugs Caution on Psychiatric Problems
Asthma Drugs to Bear Caution. Singulair (montelukast ) and other asthma medications known as leukotriene modifiers will carry a new precaution about their association with neuropsychiatric events, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced. According to the agency, it has received reports of agitation, … [Read more...]
Lamisil Side Effects When Used to Treat Children
Lamisil Skin Reactions, Psychiatric Problems, Other Side Effects. Lamisil, a medication used to treat nail fungus, should be monitored for side effects in children, according to a report by Food & Drug Administration (FDA) staff. According to the document, children treated with Lamisil have experienced a variety of … [Read more...]
Chantix Suicide Risk Warrants Black Box Warning, Consumer Group Says
Chantix Suicide Risk Black Box Warning. Chantix, the smoking cessation drug linked to suicidal behavior and other psychiatric problems, should bear the Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) strongest safety warning, the consumer group Public Citizen says. Earlier this year, warnings of suicide and other behavioral problems seen in … [Read more...]
Provigil Warnings Added For Serious Skin Rashes
Provigil Label Include Skin Rashes And Psychiatric Problems. The Provigil label has been updated to include warnings about life-threatening skin rashes and psychiatric problems linked to the drug. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) asked Cephalon, Inc., the maker of Provigil, to add the warnings after it had received … [Read more...]