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List of drugs with suicide concerns

A list of some prescription medications for which concerns have been raised involving suicidal thoughts and actions:

_All antidepressants. Drugs such as Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin and Zoloft carry required warnings that the medications can increase suicidal thinking and behavior in some children, adolescents and young adults.

_Anticonvulsives. Drugs such as Depakote, Lyrica and Neurontin are used to treat seizures and other conditions. A recent FDA analysis found a small increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior. An advisory panel recommended against applying the agency's strongest warning to the drugs.

31.08.2008 16:47:48 - Health News

Perfumes linked to infertility fear

Pregnant women are being urged to stop using perfumes or scented creams after research suggested the products could cause unborn boys to suffer infertility or cancer in later life.

31.08.2008 12:22:18 - Health News

Muslims' holy month of fasting will start Monday

Religious authorities in much of the Middle East declared that Monday will be start of the holy month of Ramadan, when observant Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.

31.08.2008 08:09:16 - Health News

Jimsonweed sends two youths to the hospital

TWO STUDENTS IN RIO RANCHO ARE IN THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT AFTER EATING JIMSON WEED -- A WILD PLANT THAT CAUSES HALLUCINATIONS.

31.08.2008 03:45:02 - Health News

Universal Health Care Plan Passes Calif. Assembly

A universal health care plan is headed for the governor's desk again. The bill by state Sen.

30.08.2008 23:16:08 - Health News

Cobb Records First West Nile Case Of Year

State health officials confirmed Friday that a crow found in Cobb County has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

30.08.2008 18:52:41 - Health News

Anti-Smoking Advocates: Teen Smoking Could Jump

Anti-smoking advocates say they fear more teenagers will begin smoking in South Carolina now that state funding has been cut for prevention programs.

30.08.2008 14:41:37 - Health News

87 salmonella cases reported across Quebec

A provincial health official says that an unusually high number of people have fallen ill with salmonella food poisoning across Quebec.

Horacio Arruda, a director with Quebec's public health department, said Friday that 87 cases of salmonellosis have been reported and one death has been linked to the outbreak.

He said that there were as many cases in one week this month in the eastern province than there are during the average year.

The bacteria can cause diarrhea, fever and vomiting. The Food and Agriculture Ministry has issued recalls of some brands of cheese that are a suspected source of the outbreak.

30.08.2008 10:31:20 - Health News

Reno reports first West Nile virus case this year

Health officials are investigating the first human case of West Nile virus this year in Washoe County.

30.08.2008 06:10:56 - Health News

Urgent Care Situations for a Sick or Injured Child : 1 What...

What types of child injuries are considered urgent situations?

30.08.2008 01:46:07 - Health News