Endo Recalls More “Super Potent” Vicodin Tablets
Endo Health Solutions (NASDAQ: ENDP) has greatly expanded a voluntary recall of its generic version of Vicodin because the painkilling tablets may be “super potent”…
Pain Medication
Doctors Say Abuse of Painkillers Likely to Grow Worse
An epidemic of prescription drug abuse and overdoses is likely to grow worse until there are fundamental changes in the way physicians treat pain, according…
Excedrin Still Giving Headaches to Novartis
Fans of the popular pain reliever Excedrin just can’t get a break. First the product was part of a voluntary recall at the beginning of…
Steroid Injections Cause Bone Density Loss in Women
Postmenopausal women can suffer significant bone density loss in their hip after being treated with a single epidural steroid injection for back pain, according to…
Getting More Sleep Reduces Pain Sensitivity
A good night’s sleep will do more than help you feel rested and refreshed. A new study suggests that getting more sleep will also reduce…
Aspirin Significantly Lowers Risk of Liver Cancer
Aspirin and some over the counter pain relievers significantly reduce the risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease, according to a large new study…
Lyrica Shows Promise as Daily Treatment for Fibromyalgia
Days after disappointing results were released on the effectiveness of Lyrica in treating epilepsy, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) reported that an extended-release version of the pain…
Personality, Pain and the Placebo Effect
A winning personality may do more than help you make friends. According to a new study, people who are selfless and have positive attitudes are…