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FDA Approves New Migraine Remedy

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The federal government has approved Reyvow (lasmiditan) tablets for the acute (active but short-term) treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Reyvow is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. “Reyvow is a new option for the acute treatment of migraine, a painful condition that affects one in seven Americans,” said Nick… Continue reading FDA Approves New Migraine Remedy

Recalled Blood-Pressure Pill Shows No Short-Term Risk of Cancer

Products containing the blood pressure drug valsartan, withdrawn from the U.S. and European markets because some lots were tainted with possible carcinogens, are not associated with a markedly increased short term risk of cancer, according to an expedited analysis. The findings were published in The BMJ. At the same time, the authors say further studies… Continue reading Recalled Blood-Pressure Pill Shows No Short-Term Risk of Cancer