Tag: black box warning

19 Nov

FDA Boxed Warnings Explained: What Patients Need to Know About Black Box Alerts

by April Morone 9 Comments

Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn what they mean, how they work, and what you should do if your medication has one. Don't panic-understand.

29 Oct

Suicidal Thoughts on Antidepressants: What the Black Box Warning Really Means

by April Morone 9 Comments

The FDA's black box warning on antidepressants alerts users to increased suicidal thoughts in young people. But the real story is more complex: untreated depression is deadlier. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.