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FDA Approves Implanted Brain Stimulator for Epilepsy

FDA Approves Implanted Brain Stimulator for Epilepsy

Nov 15, – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave its approval to a new implanted device that lowers the rate of seizures among people with epilepsy. “The neurostimulator detects abnormal electrical activity in the brain and responds by delivering electrical stimulation intended to normalize brain activity before the patient experiences seizure symptoms,” […]

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FDA Urges Tighter Controls on Certain Prescription Painkillers

FDA Urges Tighter Controls on Certain Prescription Painkillers

Oct 25, – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended tighter controls on prescriptions for painkillers such as Vicodin and Lortab that contain the powerful narcotic hydrocodone. The change will cut in half the number of refills that patients can get before seeing their doctor to get a new prescription, the agency said Thursday. […]

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FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs

FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs

May 7, – The new warning will be included on the labels of medicines that contain valproate. These medicines already carry a boxed warning about fetal risk, including birth defects. Valproate products include valproate sodium (Depacon); divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote CP, and Depakote ER); valproic acid (Depakene and Stavzor); and their generic versions. Pregnant women […]

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