Tag: Side Effects
20 Percent of Hospital Patients Have Side Effects From Abx Rx
One-fifth of those who had antibiotic-related side effects didn't require the drugs in the first place
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Effect From Tocilizumab Described
Diffuse, persistent, pruritic maculopapular rash developed 10 days after tocilizumab treatment
FDA Warns of Amputation Risk Associated With Canagliflozin
Canagliflozin tied to a doubling of amputations of legs, feet, agency says
Nocebo Effect Reported for Statin Therapy Use
Excess rate of muscle-related adverse event reports when patients are aware that statins being used
Case Report Describes Adverse Reaction to Clindamycin
Patient developed acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after vancomycin, clindamycin use
Drug-Induced Lupus Seen With Adalimumab Treatment
Patient with psoriasis developed muscle pain with paresthesia, ANA titer elevation with adalimumab
Severe Side Effects Common Among Breast Cancer Patients
Forty-five percent of women studied said their side effects were severe or very severe
Burden of Anticholinergic Meds in Older Adults Must Be Considered
Often prescribed to older adults; measures developed for quantifying anticholinergic burden
SABCS: Tamoxifen May Be Unfairly Blamed for Side Effects
Perceived side effects might lead some to stop taking the medication, researchers say
GI Adverse Events Up With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Risk varies based on dose, background medications, and type of GLP-1 RA