Canadian Health Links Chantix® to SJS
June 7th, 2010Canadian Health Warning: Chantix/Champix® Causes Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning in June 2009 regarding the smoking cessation drug, Chantix®. Now, one year later on June 7, 2010, Canadian health officials announced that they are now requiring Pfizer to include stricter warnings on the labels of the drug Champix® [...]
Accutane® to Cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
May 12th, 2010Canadian Officials New Warning: Accutane® Can Cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
On Feb. 11, 2010 Health Canada issued a nationwide warning regarding the risk of developing Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a severe skin condition, as a result of using Accutane®, an acne medication. According to Health Canada, more than 66 patients have developed a life-threatening skin condition – including [...]