SGLT2 Inhibitors: A New Side Effect In previous articles, I have discussed SGLT2 inhibitor diabetes drugs such as Invokana, Farxiga, and Jardiance and the adverse events associated with them. Such side effects include diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and lower-limb amputations. A recent study identified a new possible side effect of these drugs … [Read more...]
FDA Warns of New Possible Side Effects for Nexium / Prilosec / Prevacid
The most recent report from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) for April - June 2017 provides updates on adverse events experienced by those taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid. The FDA provides the following list of PPIs: Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) Nexium I.V. (esomeprazole … [Read more...]