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Pfizer Chantix Not Linked To Suicide and Other Psychiatric Effects

By Jenn Loro - Apr 27, 2016 11:19 AM EDT

FDA-commissioned international study revealed that anti-smoking cessation smoking pills like Chantix are not linked to any suicide risk or psychiatric side effects. Following the published report on the controversial medication for smokers, drug manufacturers like Pfizer hope to have the Black Box warning lifted before their patent expires.

Anti-Smoking Pill Not a Threat to Mental Health

By Jenn Loro - Apr 27, 2016 11:19 AM EDT

A study recently published in the medical journal Lancet suggests that anti-smoking cessation drugs like varenicline and bupropion are now considered safe by experts in a large international research commissioned by FDA. The two drugs, marketed as Pfizer’s Chantix and GlaxoSmithKline’s Zyban, are extremely restricted due to ‘Black Box Warning’ printed on their labels.

Consuming More Calcium Can Cause More Harm Than Benefits, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 01, 2015 05:19 PM EDT

Consuming extra calcium enhances bone mineral density, but cannot prevent fracture.

Cocaine Danger 101: Feel Good Drug Contains Chemical that Rots Off Skin and Turns Ears Black

By Deepthi B - Sep 23, 2015 03:04 PM EDT

A horrifying look into the adverse effects adulterated cocaine can have on you.

People who Drink Tend to Take Prescription Pills, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 17, 2015 11:06 AM EST

People who take prescription medications tend to mix their drugs with alcohol, a new federal study reported.

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