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FDA official: There could be more tainted blood pressure pills
There's no end in sight for one of the largest prescription drug recalls in recent memory. The US Food and Drug Administration is continuing an investigation and recall of a class of drugs used by millions that began last summer, yet there's still "more to find," an agency director says.
The unapproved antidepressant that's poisoning people
From 2014 through 2017, there was an increase in US poison control calls related to the intentional abuse and misuse of tianeptine, an unapproved antidepressant drug, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report on Thursday.
Flea medication for people and other new tools to combat malaria
Ready to share meds with your dog?
Ambien maker Sanofi: 'Racism is not a known side effect'
Roseanne Barr blamed the sleep aid Ambien for a series of racist tweets that resulted in the cancellation of her show "Roseanne" by ABC on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods receiving help to manage medications
Tiger Woods says he's receiving "professional help" to manage medication for back pain and a sleep disorder.
The healthiest way to improve your sleep: exercise
If you're one of the third of all Americans who suffer from insomnia -- roughly 108 million of us -- put away your sleeping pills. Science has a much safer solution.
Consumer Reports: Risks of buying meds online
Almost 2 million Americans trying to save money buy medications online, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey. But government investigators have found that many rogue pharmacies peddle bad drugs online that can cause serious harm.
Oversight sought to fix pain medication problems at VA Hospital
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has heard the stories and says it is time to act on the problems at the Tomah VA Hospital.
District investigates alleged illegal Rx drug use by student athletes
Mount Horeb school district says they are cooperating with police investigation
Mount Horeb School District officials said they are cooperating with a law enforcement investigation into allegations that student athletes are illegally using prescription medications.
Police: Man tries to rob clinic at gunpoint for medication
Ill. man arrested on tentative charges, faces extradition back to Wis.
An Illinois man was arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a clinic of medication at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon, according to a release.
Planned Parenthood sues over medication abortions
New law requireq doctors, patients to take steps before procedure
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has filed a legal challenge to the state law that subjects doctors who perform medication-induced abortions to possible criminal charges.
Planned Parenthood sues over medication abortions
New law requireq doctors, patients to take steps before procedure
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has filed a legal challenge to the state law that subjects doctors who perform medication-induced abortions to possible criminal charges.
Police: Woman asking others for pills in scam
Woman claims to be collecting pills for company
Madison police issued a warning to residents about a scam where a woman asks for unwanted prescription medications.
Police: Woman asking others for pills in scam
Woman claims to be collecting pills for company
Madison police issued a warning to residents about a scam where a woman asks for unwanted prescription medications.
UW police collect more than 80 pounds of drugs
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department holds a drug drop-off Friday as part of a national effort to keep prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands.
Doctors explore new drugs to help migraine sufferers
An estimated 36 million Americans suffer from migraines, and doctors are looking at new ways to stop them before they even start.
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