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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Urgent warning as epilepsy prescription drug taken by tens of thousands slapped with 'defect' notice
Health officials have issued an urgent warning over a daily medication taken by tens of thousands of patients with epilepsy. UK medicines watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) stuck an alert on batches of Topiramate Zydus 20mg/ml oral solution. It is feared the prescription drug was packaged incorrectly as instructions on how to take the medication correctly are missing. But the MHRA, which published the alert, said the batches with the 'defect' should still be dispensed and prescribed by health professionals. Instead, patients must be advised to shake the bottle well prior to opening it and before each use. The alert only impacts three batches of the drug, manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals UK. Batch numbers TPR24001 and TPR24002, both 280ml have an expiry date of June 2026. Batch number TPR24003, meanwhile, which is 150ml, has an expiry date of September 2026. The liquid oral medication is normally started on a low dose before it is slowly increased. Health officials urged patients, however, not to stop taking the drug without medical advice. 'Suddenly stopping an epilepsy medicine may cause your seizures to start again or happen more often or last longer than before,' the MHRA said. The medicine 'should not cause harm if taken without shaking', the health watchdog added. But any patients who experience an adverse reaction or have questions about the recall should seek medical attention. Adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA's Yellow Card scheme. The scheme, set up in the 1960s, allows doctors, pharmacists and patients themselves to report adverse reactions believed to be caused by prescription and over-the-counter drugs, implants and alternative medicines. This can lead to them being reviewed, having warnings added to the label or even being taken off the market. Around one in 100 people, or 630,000 in the UK, have epilepsy. It's characterised by bursts of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which prevents nerve cells from signalling to each other properly—triggering seizures that can last for several minutes. The main treatment is anti-epileptic drugs, which make brain cells less 'excitable' and less likely to misfire. In more severe cases, surgery may be needed—to remove a small part of the brain that's causing the attack, or to implant a tiny device that interrupts the chaotic signals between nerve cells.
Health Line
6 days ago
- Health
- Health Line
Foods to Avoid with Ozempic
Ozempic is a prescription drug approved to treat type 2 diabetes and used off-label for weight loss. Learn about foods you may want to avoid during… READ MORE
Medical News Today
7 days ago
- Health
- Medical News Today
Can Zepbound make you feel depressed?
Depression was not reported in studies of Zepbound. But suicidal thoughts and behaviors, which depression can be a symptom of, were reported in weight loss drugs similar to is a prescription drug approved for weight loss and weight management in certain adults. It's also approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. For both of these uses, Zepbound is used in combination with exercise and a low calorie common side effects of Zepbound are digestive side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. While depression was not reported in studies of Zepbound, it is still something to watch out for while using the more about Zepbound and depression, and whether the drug can cause long-term side effects.»Learn more about Zepbound, including details about its and depressionDepression was not reported in Zepbound's clinical trials. However, Zepbound does have a warning for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. This side effect occurred in clinical trials of weight loss drugs similar to Zepbound, but not in studies of Zepbound. Symptoms of suicidal thoughts and behaviors can include of depressionDepression can cause a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including:difficulty concentrating or making decisionsfatigueloss of interest in hobbies and activitiesexcessive feelings of guilt or worthlessnessagitationdifficulty sleepingchanges in appetite and body weightloss of sexual desireslow or agitated movementsIf you're experiencing symptoms of depression, talk with your doctor right side effects of ZepboundIn clinical trials of Zepbound, long-term side effects weren't reported. Long-term side effects include those that may start at any time you're taking a drug, even if you've taken it for a long time. It also includes side effects that may not go away, even after you stop taking the you have questions about how long side effects of Zepbound may last, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.»Learn more about Zepbound's side is a prescription drug used for weight management and obstructive sleep apnea in certain was not reported in Zepbound's clinical trials. However, other weight loss drugs similar to Zepbound have reported suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A symptom of this side effect is you have concerns about depression while using Zepbound, talk with your doctor or Medical News Today has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.
