Protect Your Family from Bad Drugs by Jeffrey Dach MD
Jeffrey Dach MD
Over the last 30 years, 20 per cent of drugs approved by the FDA were
classified as "BAD Drugs", meaning that they were later withdrawn from
the market or given a black box warning. (1) (2). Why does the FDA
approve risky drugs which end up being banned? This question is
explored in these two articles (3) (4). "The FDA is incapable of
protecting the American Public against another Vioxx". This is a quote
from David Graham MD, director of drug safety at the FDA, during
congressional testimony. (5) (6) (7) (8)
How can you tell if you are dealing with a BAD DRUG? Here are the
early warning signs:
1) The drug has been recalled or given a black box warning.
2) The drug is in litigation with numerous lawsuits against the drug
company.
3) The drug has been banned in other countries.
Listing of Drugs which have black box warnings: Click Here (9)
Partial Listing of Recalled or Banned drugs: Baycol, Bextra,
Colchicine, Complete Moisture Plus, Duract, Duragesic, Fentanyl Patch,
Ephedra, Fen-Phen, Hismanal, Lotromex, Palladone, Permax, Pondimen,
Posicor, Propulsid, Raplon, Raxar, Redux, Renu Moisture Loc Lens
Solution, Rezulin, Seldane, Tysabri, Vioxx, Zelnorm (10) (11).
Consumer Reports listing of risky drugs: Click Here (12).
Drug Litigation may be Our Only Protection from Bad Drugs
Do you like lawyers? If you asked me if I liked lawyers, I would laugh
and tell you a few lawyer jokes. One of my favorites is, "How do you
tell the difference between a lawyer and a sperm? The answer is: the
sperm has a one in 10 million chance of becoming a human being". In
spite of the jokes, and since the FDA can't protect us, lawyers and
drug litigation may be our last protection from bad drugs. Drug
litigation by lawyers gives us an early warning sign about a bad drug.
Drug litigation can uncover secret information about adverse drug side
effects which drug companies hide from the public (13).
Computer Search Engine Listing of Drugs in Litigation. There are many
unsafe drugs in litigation (380,000 listings) (14)
The following is my short list of drugs currently in litigation.
Avandia and Rezulin, Diabetes Drugs
Avandia (rosiglitazone) by GlaxoSmithKline, is used for adult onset
Type 2 diabetes. (thiazolidinedione class of drugs). Avandia causes a
43% higher risk of heart attacks. This is ironic because diabetes
causes accelerated heart disease, and controlling diabetes with drugs
is supposed to reduce incidence of heart attacks, not increase it.
(15) (16)
Rezulin was used for blood sugar control in patients with adult onset
type 2 diabetes. Rezulin has been recalled due to liver toxicity.
Zelnorm
Zelnorm (tegaserod) was FDA approved for irritable bowel syndrome and
constipation in women. Novartis agreed to voluntarily suspend sales of
Zelnorm March 2007, following reports of adverse side effects such as
heart attack and stroke. They then withdrew Zelnorm from the market.
Permax and Dostinex
Permax (pergolide) and Dostinex (cabergoline) are used for
Parkinson's, restless leg syndrome, and migraine headaches. Other
similar drugs have been banned such as the diet drug Fen-phen. Thy are
all associated with heart valve problems and leaky valves. Permax
currently has a black box warning about this increased risk of heart
valve problems. The sale of Permax has been suspended by Valeant.
(17)
Osteoporosis Drugs Fosamax (Alendronate), Zometa (Zoledronate),
Actonel (Risedronate), Boniva (Ibandronate), the Bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis Drugs (18).
Fosamax (alendronate)
As of May 13, 2007, hundreds of lawsuits had been filed against Merck
alleging Fosamax-induced Necrosis of the Jaw, (ONJ)The first case is
set to be tried in late 2008 in New York. (19)
Fosamax is Merck's bisphosphonate osteoporosis drug which causes
osteonecrosis ONJ of the jaw, an irreversible breakdown of the
jawbone, associated with ulcerations in the mouth, non-healing wounds,
and osteomyelitis of the jaw. (19A) (20) (21) (22) (23)
Warnings have been sent out to all dentists and endodontists: This is
the (Endodontists) AAE Position Statement: "Endodontic Implications of
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws American
Endodontists Association" (24).
The osteoporosis drugs are supposed to make the bones stronger. Again,
it is ironic that these drugs cause the jaw bone to literally fall
apart, meaning they make the bones weaker, not stronger.
Synthetic Hormones
Prempro manufactured by Wyeth (25) is a hormone replacement pill
containing Premarin and Provera, synthetic female hormones. Premarin
is horse estrogen from a pregnant horse. Provera is a synthetic
progesterone which is chemically altered and is not normally present
in the human body or anywhere else in nature.
The large, NIH funded, (WHI) Women's Health Initiative Study was
terminated early when its data showed that Prempro increased risk of
Heart Disease and Breast Cancer (26) (27). Bio-Idential Human
Hormones, on the other hand, are NOT associated with increased risk of
cancer or heart disease, this increased risk applies ony to the
synthetic hormones not found in the human body such as Prempro.
Ortho Evra
Ortho Evra (birth control / contraceptive skin patch) by Ortho-McNeil
Pharmaceuticals contains synthetic hormones, norelgestromin and
ethinyl estradiol, delivered in a transdermal birth control patch. In
November 2005, the FDA warned that the product contains higher levels
of estrogen than most others and increases risk of blood clots,
strokes, and heart attacks.
Depo-Provera
Depo-Provera is a a synthetic hormone used for birth control, injected
every 3 months. Long term use causes osteoporosis, fractures, spine
injuries and hip injuries. A $700 million class action lawsuit was
filed against Pfizer in Toronto on behalf of Canadian women aged 38 to
32 who used Depo-Provera and developed osteoporosis. Several lawsuits
making the same allegations against Pfizer have been filed in the
United States.
Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra, Cox-2 inhibitor Pain Pills,
Vioxx (rofecoxib) by Merck is a pain medication causing adverse
reactions such as heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. In
September 2004, Merck voluntarily withdrew Vioxx from the market. Dr.
David Graham, Director of Drug Safety at the FDA, said that Vioxx
caused up to 160,000 heart attacks and strokes.
45,000 people have sued Merck, and Merk has spent 1 billion on legal
fees. Merck's strategy is to fight every case by bringing it to trial
and drag out the proceedings. Very few people have received any money
in settlement, so far. Even the few cases who have won settlements
have yet to be paid a penny.
Celebrex: A Cox-2 inhibitor approved for the treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis and osteoarthritis, and later approved for familial
polyposis (colon polyps) . Celebrex may increase the risk of heart
attack or stroke.
Bextra (valdecoxib) by Pfizer is similar to Vioxx. Studies have shown
adverse reactions with Bextra such as heart attack, stroke, sudden
cardiac death, Erythema Multiforme (EM), Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
(SJS), and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). Bextra has been banned
from Canada. (28)
Anti-Cholestrol Statin Drugs, Baychol, Lipitor, Crestor
Baycol
Baychol is a statin anti-cholesterol drug which was recalled because
muscle damage releases muscle debris into the bloodstream which then
clogs up the kidneys and causes renal failure.
Lipitor
Lawsuits were filed in New York claiming that Lipitor (atorvastatin)
causes memory loss, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue and muscle damage.
Lipitor's labelling warns patients to tell their doctor if they suffer
any symptoms of muscle pain or weakness.
More Lipitor litigation against Pfizer was filed on September 28, 2005
in Boston by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro claiming Pfizer deceived
consumers about the benefits of Lipitor through deceptive marketing
and advertising activities. Billions of Lipitor profits come from
patients who do not benefit from the drug.
According to the complaint, Pfizer launched a massive campaign to
convince the public that Lipitor is a beneficial treatment for nearly
everyone with elevated cholesterol, even though no studies have shown
it to be effective for women and those over 65 years of age who do not
already have heart disease or diabetes.
Crestor
Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a statin anti-cholesterol drug similar to
the recalled drug Baycol. Compared to other statins, Crestor has the
greatest kidney toxicity, causing muscle breakdown products to clog
the kidneys. During clinical trials, patients taking the 80 mg dose of
Crestor began to show clogging of the kidneys with the muscle debris.
Because of this finding, the 80 mg dosage was discontinued.
Psychiatric Drugs Atypical Antipsychotics, SSRI's etc
Adderall
Adderall, an amphetamine by Shire markets used for ADHD.(29) On
February 9, 2005, Health Canada suspended the sale of ADDERALL used
for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children
because of 20 reports of sudden death. Fourteen of which occurred in
children, and six in adults. There were 12 reports of stroke, two of
which occurred in children.
Ritalin
Numerous Ritalin lawsuits against Novartis were filed through the
1990s. Simultaneously, there was a campaign against ADHD medications
for children by various interest groups.
Starting in 2000, lawsuits were filed against Novartis for fraud in
the marketing and over promotion of Ritalin and Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder. The suits alleged that Novartis was conspiring
with the APA (American Psychiatric Association) to increase sales of
these lucrative drugs by illegally promoting off label use.
Zyprexa and Seroquel
Zyprexa (Olanzapine) and Seroquel are used for schizophrenia and
bipolar disorder, dementia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), gambling addictions, and postpartum depression.
Zyprexa and Seroquel cause Tardive Dyskinesia, diabetes,
hyperglycemia, pancreatitis, and ketoacidosis. Eli Lilly has already
agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle 28,500 lawsuits. Secret Zyprexa
documents have been disclosed to the public by medical heroes at great
personal risk (30) (31)
Dr. Timothy Scott, author of, "America Fooled: The Truth about
Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and How We've Been Deceived, reports a
2005 study that found there are approximately 30,000 children under 5
on these atypicval anti-psychotic drugs.
Dr. Fred Baughman, author of "The ADHD Fraud: How Psychiatry Makes
"Patients" of Normal Children," reports that 10 million of the 50-
million school children in the nation are on one or more psychiatric
drugs and states: "This is death by psychiatry." (32) (33) (34) (35).
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recently found that 19% of
children who were newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes were being
treated with these new atypical anti-psychotic drugs which cause
obesity and diabetes (36) (37) (37A) .
Risperdal (Risperidone) is an anti-psychotic medication by Janssen
Pharmaceutical, Johnson & Johnson used for bipolar disorder. Serious
side effects: Diabetes, Diabetic Coma, Hyperglycemia, Ketoacidosis,
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Pancreatitis, Stroke, Tardive
Diskinesia, Weight Gain, Death (38).
SSRI Antidepressants, Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil Antidepressant Users
v. Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline (39)
Some 200 legal actions have been filed against Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and
GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturers of Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft
(sertraline), and Paxil (paroxetine) to recover for suicides or
homicides by patients. The lawsuits claim that the companies knew
about, but hid the documents which showed increased risk of akathisia,
a form of agitation causing suicide and violence.
Prozac
Payouts by Lilly estimated to be over $50 million to quietly settle
more than 30 of those Prozac lawsuits. (40) (41)
Paxil
Paxil causes serious side effects, agitation, violent or suicidal
behavior, painful withdrawal and addiction problems. It may cause
birth defects in pregnant women. Paxil has been recklessly prescribed
to children when it was proven no more effective than a placebo. Both
children and adults taking Paxil have demonstrated suicidal tendencies
during treatment, while trying to quit and during withdrawal.
Strattera
Strattera is used for ADHD in children, teens, and adults, and causes
serious liver side effects and jaundice. Strattera may also cause
suicidal thoughts in children and teens.
Serzone
Serzone is an anti-depressant which increases the risk of liver
failure by 3-4 times.
Acne Drug, Accutane
Accutane (isotretinoin) is Hoffman La Roche's acne drug, an oral drug
for severe nodular acne (the bad type of acne that can lead to
scarring). Accutane is a synthetic form of vitamin A designed to dry
up oil that clog the pores and cause acne. Accutane can cause
depression, psychotic symptoms, and rarely suicide attempts. There
have been over 142 suicides involving Accutane since 1982. In October
2001, Congressman Bart Stupak's son committed suicide while taking
Accutane
Accutane also causes severe birth defects and fetal death. Accutane
side effects are, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease,
Ulcerative Colitis, Birth Defects, Suicide, Psychiatric disorders.
Erectile Dysfunction ED Drugs, Viagra, Levitra, Cialis
Viagra
On MAY 27, 2005, the FDA reported that Viagra, (by Pfizer) may cause
temporary or permanent vision loss, and reported 50 cases of "Viagra
blindness". This blindness is due to occlusion of the artery to the
eye, causing optic nerve stroke and damage. This severe adverse event
affects people with blood vessel problems, like diabetes or
hypertension.
Remicade for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Remicade (Inflixmab) is an immune-suppressing drug by Centocor
(Johnson & Johnson) approved for Crohn's disease and Rheumatoid
Arthritis. Remicade side effects include; tuberculosis,
histoplasmosis, listeria sepsis, invasive fungal infections, lymphoma,
pneumocystosis, seizures, multiple sclerosis, lupus, serious
infections, heart failure and death.
In August 15, 2001 , Remicade was given a Black Box Warning of
increased risk of tuberculosis, invasive fungal infections, and other
opportunistic infections.
On October 18, 2001 a second warning about increased mortality in
patients with congestive heart failure.
Antibiotics
Ketek (telithromycin) by Aventis Pharmaceuticals is a ketolide
antibiotic. liver damage, liver disease, liver failure, and hepatitis.
Worsening myasthenia gravis
Tequin (gatifloxacin),
an antibiotic by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. which causes hypoglycemia
(low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), which can lead
to coma or seizure and potentially fatal. Tequin was withdrawn from
market in 2006 .
Lariam (mefloquine)
causes psychiatric symptoms, anxiety, paranoia, depression,
hallucinations and psychotic behavior, even long after Mefloquine has
been stopped. Suicidal ideation and suicide have been reported
TROVAN , trovafloxacin
On June 9, 1999, FDA issued a public health advisory about risks of
liver toxicity from Trovan (trovafloxacin)
Diet Pills Fen-Phen
Fen-phen is a combination of fenfluromine and phentermine. Fen-Phen
had been approved for many years as an appetite suppressant in the
management of obesity. The trouble with this drug combo is that it has
been found to cause heart valve disease. American Home Products Corp.
offered $3.75 billion last year to settle lawsuits over its fen-phen
diet pills, which it yanked from the market in 1997 over health
concerns.
Meridia diet pills cause PPH (primary pulmonary hypertension) as well
as cardiac valve dysfunction.
Propulsid, Heartburn
Propulsid is a drug approved for patients with severe heartburn or
gastro esophageal reflux. Propulsid can cause irregular or abnormal
heart rhythms.
Neurontin A 2004 lawsuit alleges that Parke Davis created an illegal
promotional campaign to get more patients to use Neurontin which is
approved for epilepsy. Disguised as medical education for the doctors
or consulting for the company, the promotional campaign included
illegal cash kickbacks to physicians and other sales ploys to pump up
sales of Neurontin for non-FDA approved uses.
Thimerosal
Thimerosal is used in vaccines as a preservative. Thimerosal degrades
into ethyl mercury, a highly toxic form of mercury which causes
neurological disorders, autism, attention deficit disorder and
hyperactivity disorder. (ADHD) (42)
Procrit
Procrit increases the blood count, and is used to treat the anemia of
chronic kidney failure, HIV, or cancer. Procrit reduces need for blood
transfusions. Procrit has caused deaths, non-fatal heart attacks,
strokes, heart failure and blood clots in patients with chronic kidney
failure receiving higher than recommended doses. Procrit causes
accelerated cancer tumor growth and increased risk of death, and may
cause blood clots following surgery. An FDA-mandated black box warning
has been added to Procrit labeling
Topical Creams for Eczema
Elidel (pimecrolimus) and Protopic (tacrolimus) are topical creams for
eczema, both linked to skin cancer and lymphoma. A black box warning
was given 2006.
Disclaimer :
Please do not stop a drug because it is on one of the above ligation,
recall or black box lists. Any decision to start or stop a drug should
be made in consultation with your own doctor, who should help you
weigh the comparative risks and benefits to arrive at an informed
decision. Some of the drugs given black box warnings are in common use
because the benefits are felt to outweigh the risks. This message
posted is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace
consultation with your personal physician.
Jeffrey Dach, M.D.
4700 Sheridan, Suite T.
Hollywood Florida, 33021
954 983 1443
Jeffrey Dach, M.D.
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Full list of References available at:
http://jeffreydach.com/2007/08/26/protect-your-family-from-bad-drugs-...
References:
(1) Timing of New Black Box Warnings and Withdrawals for Prescription
Medications Karen E. Lasser, MD,MPH; Paul D. Allen, MD,MPH; Steffie
J.
Woolhandler, MD,MPH; David U. Himmelstein, MD; Sidney M. Wolfe, MD;
David H. Bor, MD JAMA. 2002;287:2215-2220.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/287/17/2215
(2) Article in JAMA: Timing of new black box warnings and withdrawals
for prescription medications (HRG Publication #1618)
http://www.citizen.org/publications/release.cfm?ID=7171
(3) Why the FDA Approves Bad Drugs, Thats Fit.
http://www.thatsfit.com/2006/10/04/why-the-fda-approves-bad-drugs/
(4) The Corruption of Medicine, Several top medical journals recently
admitted that studies they published on new medications have been
tainted by undisclosed financial ties between researchers and drug
companies. Does Big Pharma have too much influence over drug
research?
9/22/2006
http://www.theweekmagazine.com/news/articles/news.aspx?ArticleID=1653
(5) FDA Called 'Defenseless' Against Bad Drugs, November 18, 2004
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC267/333/21291/404591?d=dmtI...
(6)David Graham, Forbes, Face of the Year, To hear Graham tell it,
this is part of a systemic failure to address drug safety on the part
of the FDA, a story that reaches back over the entirety of his 20-
year
career at the agency.
http://www.forbes.com/home/sciencesandmedicine/2004/12/13/cx_mh_1213f...
(7) David Graham Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Graham_(whistleblower)
(8) David Graham at Drug-Injury.com
http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/2005/12/fdas_david_grah.html
(9) Listing of Black Box Warnings
http://www.formularyproductions.com/master/showpage.php?dir=blackbox&...
(10) Listing of Recalled Drugs
http://www.resource4thepeople.com/recalleddrugs/index.html
(11) Consumer Reports Overview of Risky Drugs
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/health-fitness/drugs-supplements/c...
(12) Consumer Reports risky Drugs
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/health-fitness/drugs-supplements/c...
(13) The Role of Litigation in Defining Drug Risks Aaron S.
Kesselheim, MD, JD; Jerry Avorn, MD JAMA. 2007;297:308-311.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView...
(14) Yahoo Search of Unsafe Drug Litigation 380,000 hits
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0geu.hlv9BGyF4AVTJXNyoA?p=unsafe...
(15) Uncertain Effects of Rosiglitazone on the Risk for Myocardial
Infarction and Cardiovascular Death George A. Diamond, MD; Leon Bax,
MSc; and Sanjay Kaul, MD 16 October 2007 | Volume 147 Issue 8
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/0000605-200710160-00182v1?&sea...
(16) The Rosiglitazone Story - Lessons from an FDA Advisory Committee
Meeting Clifford J. Rosen, M.D. www.nejm.org August 8, 2007 (10.1056/
NEJMp078167)
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/NEJMp078167
(17) FDA Public Health Advisory Pergolide (marketed as Permax)
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/pergolide.htm
(18) Fosamax Litigation
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0geu66F981G_FgA2c1XNyoA?p=fosama...
(19) Fosamax on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fosamax
(19A) Osteonecrosis of Jaw ONJ, ADA
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/osteonecrosis.asp
(20) American Dental Association on ONJ and fosamax
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/jada/reports/report_bisphospho...
(21) Obtaining Informed Consent Relating to Risks Associated with
Oral
Bisphosphonate Use
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/topics_osteonecrosis_consent...
(22) American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Position
Paper on Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Approved by
the Board of Trustees September 25, 2006 "it would appear prudent to
consider all patients taking bisphosphonates to be at some risk for
ONJ,"
http://www.aaoms.org/docs/position_papers/osteonecrosis.pdf
(23) Position Statement by AAE on Fosamax
http://www.aae.org/ManagedFiles/pub/0/Pulp/bisphosonatesstatement.pdf
(24) Bisphosphonates May Put Patients At Risk For Deterioration Of
The
Jaw, American Association Of Endodontists
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/40774.php
(25) Official Prempro web site
http://www.prempro.com/index.aspx
(26) NIH Press Release Halting WHI PremPro study because of increase
cancer and heart disease
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/new/press/02-07-09.htm
(27) Prempro litigation
http://classaction.findlaw.com/cases/prempro/
(28) Health Canada prohibits sale of Bextra in Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/2005/2005_134_e....
(29) Health Canada suspends the market authorization of ADDERALL
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a drug prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
in children
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/2005/2005_01_e.html
(30) Zyprexa Documents Revealed
http://www.furiousseasons.com/zyprexadocs.html
(31) Zyprexa Off Label Use Illegally Promoted
http://reliableanswers.com/med/zyprexa_off_label.asp
(32) Zyprexa Litigation Clock Ticking
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/00586/zyprexa-injury.html
(33) Zyprexa Litigation Settlements
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/611198/zyprexa_users_eagerly_awai...
(34) U.S. drug agency investigating accuracy of Lilly's Zyprexa data,
International Herald Tribune
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/04/25/business/drug.php
(35) Public Has Right To Know Zyprexa Secrets Monday, 15 January
2007,
Evelyn Pringle
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0701/S00142.htm
(36) zyprexa Info at AHRP, Zyprexa Cat out bag: Lilly Problems
Getting
Liability Insurance and the Chabasinki brief
http://ahrp.blogspot.com/2007/02/zyprexa-cat-out-bag-lilly-problems.html
(37) Zyprexa Information Web Site
(37A) Zyprexa Lilly Fact Sheet
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/lilly/12241/docs/zFactSheet.pdf
(38) Litigation Information by State
http://www.psychsearch.net/lawsuits.html
(39) Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft Class Action Litigation
http://psychrights.org/Litigation/ProzacZoloftPaxilClassActions.htm
(40) Prozac Litigation
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0geu5S6.M1GfXEA0gFXNyoA?p=prozac...
(41) Lilly Tactics with Prozac Litigation
http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/2000-04-22-StarNews-Lilly-tactics...
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http://psychrights.org/Articles/JAMA_role_of_litign_297_3.pdf
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(44) What have we learnt from Vioxx? BMJ 2007;334;120-123 Harlan M
Krumholz, Joseph S Ross, Amos H Presler and David S Egilman
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learnt from Vioxx?
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(47) Medical Accountability Network Blog
http://www.medicalaccountability.net/index.html
(48) Humorous look at the drug industry
http://pharmapseudocals.homestead.com/index.html
(49) Fiddaman Blog SEROXAT SUFFERERS - STAND UP AND BE COUNTED
(50) Drug Awareness http://www.drugawareness.org/home.html
(51) Timing of New Black Box Warnings and Withdrawals for
Prescription
Medications Karen E. Lasser, MD,MPH; Paul D. Allen, MD,MPH; Steffie
J.
Woolhandler, MD,MPH; David U. Himmelstein, MD; Sidney M. Wolfe, MD;
David H. Bor, MD JAMA. 2002;287:2215-2220.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/287/17/2215
(52) Public Citizen, Article in JAMA: Timing of new black box
warnings
and withdrawals for prescription medications
http://www.citizen.org/publications/release.cfm?ID=7171
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> J.
> Woolhandler, MD,MPH; David U. Himmelstein, MD; Sidney M. Wolfe, MD;
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