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March 4, 2011

FDA lifts liver injury risk boxed warning from Gilead's Letairis

Gilead on Friday announced that the Food and Drug Administration has removed a boxed warning about a possible liver injury risk caused by the drug maker's hypertension treatment.

February 18, 2011

FDA wants terbutaline to carry boxed warning label

An asthma drug widely available as a generic should not be used for preventing or treating preterm labor in pregnant women, the Food and Drug Administration warned.

July 14, 2010

Joint FDA advisory committee weighs in on fate of Avandia

A joint advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration has voted to recommend allowing...

March 11, 2010

FDA adds boxed warning to Plavix

A popular drug for preventing blood clots may be less effective when taken by a...

February 21, 2010

Senate report: GSK diabetes drug poses heart attack risk; draws response from drug maker

A report released over the weekend by a Senate committee linked a drug used to...