Thursday, February 5, 2009

Danger of Numbing Ingredients

If you are getting a mammogram, laser hair removal or are suffering from chronic pain and use topical anesthetics, think again. These have been used to block pain in the skin for medical tests or for specific conditions have caused two women to die.
These anesthetics often pass into the blood stream. More info from the FDA is available at
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/podcast/topical_anesthetics_full.htm

Are you taking singulair (montelukast)for asthma or allergies? If you or someone you know uses singulair, be aware that many patients who take this drug suffer from changes in mood and behavior, including suicidal thoughts.

Check this out
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Singulair
Or talk with your healthcare professional.