ConsumerMedSafety.org Alerts ConsumerMedSafety.org Alerts http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp Alerts: 2012 April Alert: Fewer school nurses leads to greater medication errors http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=162&src=rss Alerts: 2012 April Alert: A Reminder from FDA: HCG Diet Products Are Illegal http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=163&src=rss Alerts: 2012 April Alert: Reported mix-ups between Ranexa, Prenexa and Pradaxa http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=161&src=rss Alerts: 2012 February Alert: Common nausea drug can cause serious movement disorder http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=159&src=rss Alerts: 2012 February Alert: Parents need to replace child-resistant caps after using an oral syringe and adapter http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=158&src=rss Alerts: 2012 January Alert: Dosing and Concentration Changes for Over the Counter (OTC) Infants’ Acetaminophen http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=157&src=rss Alerts: 2011 November Alert: Do not feed SimplyThick to premature infants http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=156&src=rss Alerts: 2011 November Alert: Errors can happen with pharmacy’s automatic refill service http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=154&src=rss Alerts: 2011 November Alert: Primatene Mist no longer available after December 31, 2011 http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=155&src=rss Alerts: 2011 November Alert: Is it safe to crush pills to make them easier to swallow? http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=153&src=rss Alerts: 2011 October Alert: Latest review of FDA safety reports shows wide use of Pradaxa http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=152&src=rss Alerts: 2011 October Alert: How to prevent yourself from accidentally getting someone else’s prescription at the pharmacy http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=151&src=rss Alerts: 2011 September Alert: From The FDA: Allergy Relief for Your Child http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=150&src=rss Alerts: 2011 September Alert: Catching post-discharge medication errors can reduce hospital readmissions http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=144&src=rss Alerts: 2011 September Alert: How an acid wart remover can still wind up in your eyes http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=142&src=rss Alerts: 2011 September Alert: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Oral Contraceptives http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=143&src=rss Alerts: 2011 September Alert: Don’t get the Wrong Person’s prescription medicine from your pharmacy http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=141&src=rss Alerts: 2011 August Alert: Pill Description on Pharmacy Label Adds Measure of Safety http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=140&src=rss Alerts: 2011 July Alert: An FDA Consumer Alert: Safe Use of Acetaminophen in Children http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=139&src=rss Alerts: 2011 July Alert: Why You Need To Know Your Medicine’s Brand and Generic Names http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=138&src=rss Alerts: 2011 July Alert: Over-the-counter benzocaine sprays and gels used to relieve mouth pain can cause a fatal blood disor http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=136&src=rss Alerts: 2011 July Alert: Insulin pumps affected by heated waterbeds http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=137&src=rss Alerts: 2011 July Alert: Angeliq drug samples mistakenly provided as birth control pills http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=134&src=rss Alerts: 2011 June Alert: Growing Drug Shortages Now Being Felt Outside The Hospitals http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=133&src=rss Alerts: 2011 March Alert: Important safety information regarding Pradaxa (dabigatran) http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=132&src=rss Alerts: 2011 March Alert: Drugs given once a week may be prone to deadly dosage errors http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=131&src=rss Alerts: 2011 March Alert: Parents of hospitalized children can be involved in safety issues in both good and bad ways http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=129&src=rss Alerts: 2011 March Alert: Advice from FDA: Possible Increased Risk of Bone Fractures With Certain Antacid Drugs http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=130&src=rss Alerts: 2011 February Alert: Confusion with Catapress-TTS Patches http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=128&src=rss Alerts: 2011 January Alert: Keep camphor away from children http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=127&src=rss Alerts: 2011 January Alert: Beware! Imposter FDA agents targeting people who use online pharmacies http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=125&src=rss Alerts: 2010 December Alert: Abbott Diabetes Care Recalls Blood Glucose Test Strips http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=124&src=rss Alerts: 2010 December Alert: Allergy emergency is no time to learn how to use your EpiPen http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=122&src=rss Alerts: 2010 December Alert: FDA warns consumers about tainted dietary supplements http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=123&src=rss Alerts: 2010 December Alert: Make sure you get the correct prescription drug information from your pharmacist http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=121&src=rss Alerts: 2010 December Alert: If more than three, ask the pharmacy! http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=120&src=rss Alerts: 2010 November Alert: ‘Miracle’ treatment turns into potent bleach http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=118&src=rss Alerts: 2010 November Alert: The “Granny Syndrome”: Accidental poisonings in children http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=116&src=rss Alerts: 2010 November Alert: Don’t let the label on your new prescription be your only source of directions http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=117&src=rss Alerts: 2010 November Alert: Super Glue your eyes shut? Relax, it’s not going to be permanent http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=115&src=rss Alerts: 2010 August Alert: Knowledge of look-alike drug names is critical http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=114&src=rss Alerts: 2010 June Alert: Preventing dangerous sleep medication mix-ups http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=110&src=rss Alerts: 2010 June Alert: Accidental Mix-Ups Between Adult and Pediatric Products used to immunize patients http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=109&src=rss Alerts: 2010 June Alert: FDA warns about vitamin D overdose in kids http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=107&src=rss Alerts: 2010 June Alert: Painful eye injuries with improper use of Clear Care http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=106&src=rss Alerts: 2010 June Alert: Guide to Selecting a Pharmacist http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=105&src=rss Alerts: 2010 June Alert: Before leaving doctor’s office, expect medication information http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=104&src=rss Alerts: 2010 May Alert: Warning. Do NOT swallow Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel! http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=103&src=rss Alerts: 2010 January Alert: Survey shows recession has weakened patient safety net http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=99&src=rss Alerts: 2010 January Alert: Know where to look for OTC label ingredients http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=100&src=rss Alerts: 2010 January Alert: Dangerous name pair - Durezol and Durasal http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=101&src=rss Alerts: 2009 December Alert: Certain zinc products for colds may not be safe http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=98&src=rss Alerts: 2009 October Alert: Tamiflu measuring device can lead to confusion http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=96&src=rss Alerts: 2009 August Alert: Weight loss drug orlistat (Alli; Xenical) may have liver-related risks http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=95&src=rss Alerts: 2009 August Alert: Picking up the right patient's prescriptions http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=93&src=rss Alerts: 2009 August Alert: Not all capsules are meant to be swallowed. http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=94&src=rss Alerts: 2009 August Alert: WARNING: do not purchase the wrong DIABETA product on Internet http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=92&src=rss Alerts: 2009 July Alert: New requirements for propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet) http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=91&src=rss Alerts: 2009 July Alert: New Chantix boxed warning will include mention of hostile behavior. http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=89&src=rss Alerts: 2009 June Alert: FDA acetaminophen meeting June 29-30, 2009 http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=88&src=rss Alerts: 2009 June Alert: Stop using certain Zicam cold remedy products http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=87&src=rss Alerts: 2009 June Alert: Levemir insulin alert http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=85&src=rss Alerts: 2009 May Alert: Latest ISMP QuarterWatch: generic drug manufacturing quality; Chantix aggressive behavior; more http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=83&src=rss Alerts: 2009 May Alert: Danger of accidental testosterone exposure in children http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=84&src=rss Alerts: 2009 May Alert: FDA warns dieters and body builders against use of HYDROXYCUT products. http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=82&src=rss Alerts: 2009 April Alert: Liquid in fish oil capsules interacts with foam plastic cups http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=68&src=rss Alerts: 2009 April Alert: Drug container safety caps that won’t protect kids http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=67&src=rss Alerts: 2009 April Alert: Patients and family members can help improve medication safety during a hospitalization http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=65&src=rss Alerts: 2009 April Alert: FDA reverse decision, keeps important pain medication on the market http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=66&src=rss Alerts: 2009 April Alert: Be cautious even when taking multivitamins http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=64&src=rss Alerts: 2009 April Alert: Recall on Caraco Brand Digoxin http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=70&src=rss Alerts: 2009 March Alert: Open prescription bag before you leave the pharmacy http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=62&src=rss Alerts: 2009 March Alert: Medication patch advisory http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=54&src=rss Alerts: 2009 March Alert: Knowing the difference between a drug allergy and a side effect http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=58&src=rss Alerts: 2009 March Alert: Boxed Warning Added to Metoclopramide Labeling http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=59&src=rss Alerts: 2009 March Alert: New Safety Warning for Zonisamide/Zonegran http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=60&src=rss Alerts: 2009 March Alert: Computer-generated prescriptions require patient's check http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=61&src=rss Alerts: 2009 March Alert: Preventing prescription mix-ups between Prozac and Prilosec http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=53&src=rss Alerts: 2009 February Alert: Alert issued about use of insulin pens for hospitalized diabetic patients http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=52&src=rss Alerts: 2009 February Alert: Vicks VapoRub - Not For Infants http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=47&src=rss Alerts: 2009 February Alert: Preventing Look-alike Drug Name Mix-ups - Lopressor/Lyrica http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=48&src=rss Alerts: 2009 February Alert: How Your Cell Phone Number and E-mail Address Can Help Keep You Safe http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=49&src=rss Alerts: 2009 February Alert: Recall of ETHEX Brand Products http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=71&src=rss Alerts: 2009 January Alert: Danger of overuse of skin numbing products http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=44&src=rss Alerts: 2009 January Alert: Consumer safety when receiving cancer drug therapy http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=45&src=rss Alerts: 2009 January Alert: Beware! Imposter FDA agents targeting people who use online pharmacies http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=126&src=rss Alerts: 2009 January Alert: Newer drugs for serious mental problems linked to heart risks http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=43&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Dose changes for popular iron supplement for babies http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=41&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Hydromorphone 2 mg tablets drug recall http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=74&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Caution for patients using more than a single insulin product http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=40&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Babysitter gives pet medications to child http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=37&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Caution: Pharmacists and doctors have confused Depakote with Depakote ER (an extended release form) http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=38&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Help for detecting doctor mental slips on prescriptions http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=36&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Addressing Questions About Gardasil http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=34&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: New FDA Warning on Seizure Medications http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=35&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Abbreviation of concern http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=33&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: New Warning for Oral Sodium Phosphate Bowel Cleansing Products http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=31&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: For digoxin patients taking DIGITEK brand http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=28&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Parents need to be involved to prevent vaccine errors http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=29&src=rss Alerts: 2008 December Alert: Speed trap – speedy prescriptions might compromise safety http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=30&src=rss Alerts: 2008 November Alert: New Safety Information for Phenytoin (Dilantin) http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=23&src=rss Alerts: 2008 November Alert: Dangerous mix-ups between a cancer medicine and a thyroid medicine http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=19&src=rss Alerts: 2008 November Alert: Muscle Problems with Cholesterol Medications http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=22&src=rss Alerts: 2008 November Alert: Insulin Syringe Recall http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=21&src=rss Alerts: 2008 October Alert: Raptiva (Efalizumab) Boxed Warning http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=13&src=rss Alerts: 2008 October Alert: Improper Use of Decorative Contacts May Haunt You http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=14&src=rss Alerts: 2008 October Alert: Warning to patients who use regular insulin - Don’t confuse U-100 concentration with U-500 http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=12&src=rss Alerts: 2008 October Alert: Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=17&src=rss Alerts: 2008 September Alert: Important Information on Merck's Gardasil http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=5&src=rss Alerts: 2008 September Alert: Vaccines Stand Ready for Flu Season http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=15&src=rss Alerts: 2008 September Alert: FDA Requires Stronger Fungal Infection Warning for TNF Blockers http://www.consumermedsafety.org/alerts.asp?id=16&src=rss