Diane-35: France Investigates Deaths Linked to Acne Drug

Diane-35: France investigates deaths linked to acne drug

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Diane-35 is produced by German drug maker Bayer. It is authorized in 135 countries and sold in more than 116. In Canada, the drug has been available since 1998. But according to Health Canada it should only be used to treat severe acne and not as a …
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Placebo as good as most drugs for kids' migraines

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According to a report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published in the same journal issue, two drugs – almotriptan malate (Axert) and rizatriptan benzoate (Maxalt) – are approved to treat (but not prevent) headaches in kids and teens. In a …
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No Proof Drugs Ease Kids' Migraines: Study

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The finding stems from a pediatric migraine-treatment investigation conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a pediatric migraine-prevention study out of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. The results of both analyses …
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