Lewis & Tompkins Blog

FDA List Sort of Helps, But Not Really

Recently the FDA publicized a list of drugs that might find dangerous. They plan on updating this list every three months.
While thats all well and good, we could not help but notice that some of the drugs on the list have been known to be dangerous for quite some time now.

For instance, the mention of OxyContin as being "potentially addictive" IS in fact breaking news, if you happen to be living in the year 2005.

We also find that some of the descriptions on the list are maddeningly vague. If a pill taken in good faith could cause a stroke or heart attack, could you tell us how? Or how often it happens?

While we think the list is a good first step, we think a little more information would be helpful.