http://www.competentdoctor.com/blog Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:41:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use "Blue Steel" or "Hero" products, marketed nationally as dietary supplements, because these products contain undeclared ingredients, which may dangerously affect a person’s blood pressure level. They are considered unapproved drugs and have not been proven to ... http://www.competentdoctor.com/blog/?p=8 FDA informed healthcare professionals of life-threatening adverse events and death in patients, including children, who have received Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension (Tussionex). The reports indicate that healthcare professionals have prescribed Tussionex for patients younger than the approved age group of 6 years old and older, and more frequently than the ... http://www.competentdoctor.com/blog/?p=7 Are you anxious or are you depressed? In the world of mental health care, where exact diagnosis dictates treatment, anxiety and depression are regarded as two distinct disorders. But in the world of real people, many suffer from both conditions. In fact, most mood disorders present as a combination of ... http://www.competentdoctor.com/blog/?p=6 This is another FDA Alert presented by Suthin Liptawat, M.D. Chattem, Inc. and FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals of a voluntary nationwide recall of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including consumer "samples" that were included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of its 3 oz Aspercreme product. The ... http://www.competentdoctor.com/blog/?p=5 PriCara and Sandoz Inc. announced a nationwide recall of all lots of 25 mcg/hr Duragesic Patches sold in the United States. The product is being recalled because the patches may have a cut along one side of the drug reservoir within the patch which may result in the possible release ... http://www.competentdoctor.com/blog/?p=4 Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Nationwide Recall of NuCel Labs Eye Drops and Eye/Ear Wash ... http://www.competentdoctor.com/blog/?p=3