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• Elevidys Side Effects Suspected in Liver Failure, Death of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patient

  March 21, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Two years after its controversial FDA approval, the gene therapy treatment Elevidys has been linked to the death of a 16-year-old boy, reigniting debates over the drug's safety and the rigorousness of its approval process.

• FDA Warns of Ocaliva Liver Injury Risks Linked to Autoimmune Disorder Drug

  December 13, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Federal regulators warns that the autoimmune treatment Ocaliva has been linked to liver damage and failure, resulting in patient deaths and the need for transplants.

• Study Links Side Effects of Tylenol, Acetaminophen to Increased Ulcer Risks

  December 9, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Although Tylenol and other acetaminophen pain medications have been widely believed to be safe, side effects have been linked to a number of concerns in recent years, including reports of liver damage, life-threatening skin reactions and developmental problems for children.

• Millions of Americans Use Dietary Supplements that May be Toxic, Study Warns

  August 15, 2024

  Grace Muller

  A new study warns that millions of Americans unknowingly take dietary supplements that could cause severe liver damage, due to the lack of regulations and unclear label warnings for these products.

• Researchers Have Developed New Way To Identify Liver Side Effects of Medications

  June 26, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  In a new study, researchers have identified a more accurate approach to measuring rates of liver injury, which revealed a number of drugs that could cause liver side effects that were previously viewed as safe.

• Lawsuit Over Real Water Liver Illnesses Ends in $228M Verdict

  October 6, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A Nevada jury has awarded two families $228 million for injuries and one death linked to recalled Real Water bottled alkaline water, which was determined to be contaminated with a toxic chemical called hydrazine.

• Lawsuit Alleges Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune Caused Fatty Liver Disease

  May 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Marine once stationed at Camp Lejeune has filed a lawsuit claiming contaminated water on the base led to the development of fatty liver disease.

• Ocaliva Side Effects Linked to Severe Liver Injuries in Some Cirrhosis Patients: FDA Warning

  May 27, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has added a new warning to the liver drug Ocaliva, barring its use in patients with primary biliary cholangitis and advanced cirrhosis of the liver, due to the risk of liver failure.

• Side Effects of Hepatitis C Drugs Mavyret, Zepatier and Vosevi Linked To Serious Liver Injuries: FDA

  August 30, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that three hepatitis C drugs may cause severe liver damage in patients with poor liver function, resulting in liver failure or death.

• Acetaminophen Overdoses May Result from Misleading Labels, ISMP Warns

  April 25, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  An ISMP safety alert warns that liquid acetaminophen sold at several leading pharmacies may have incomplete or unclear label instructions that could result in an accidental overdose and liver damage.