Why Are Certain Cold Medicines Being Removed From Store Shelves?
Over-the-counter decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are commonly used to relieve stuffy noses due to colds, flu or allergies. But the drugs, which include brand names Sudafed and Galpseud, can cause life-threatening complications, including heart attack and stroke. The risk of serious adverse events is concerning enough that France’s medicines agency has warned people not to take… Read More »