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" Reader Question: I heard that the FDA has a new list of drugs that are still on the market but might be dangerous. How concerned should I be if something I&amp;#039;m currently taking is included on this list? Earlier this month (September 2008), the FDA posted a list of medications that have a &amp;quot;potential safety issue.&amp;quot; The drugs on this list, which you can find here, are there because the FDA has received enough reports about adverse effects to warrant an investigation. Once the FDA takes a closer look at these drugs and fully evaluates their safety, more information will be available. So what should you do right now if something you&amp;#039;re taking is on the list? First of all, don&amp;#039;t panic. Just because a drug is on the list doesn&amp;#039;t necessarily mean it&amp;#039;s bad or that you should stop taking it. This list was created to keep the public better informed, as mandated by a 2007 federal law. The point is really just to keep us all in the loop while the FDA does its work. However, if you see one of your medications on the list, feel free to ask your doctor about it. She should have more info about the types of problems that are being investigated, and can advise you on whether or not you should consider switching to a different medication. (Note: Stopping any medication without your doctor&amp;#039;s specific OK is dangerous!) I want to hear from you, so e-mail me your questions at dailywd@womansday.com.  Disclaimer: Your seeking information on health related topics and/or Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD&amp;#039;s providing such information herein constitutes neither the solicitation of nor the provision of medical advice, services, care or treatment. Communication with Dr. Fryhofer on this website does not create a doctor/patient relationship. For concerns about your own particular medical condition, you should consult your own medical professional, who can examine and evaluate you. Communication on a website is not a substitute for taking an active role in your own medical care and treatment and being personally seen by a physician of choice in your area.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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