Tag: Medication risk

Data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) identifies thousands of cases of drug-induced respiratory depression (DIRD), with opioids showing the strongest risk signals [1.4.2]. Understanding **which drugs cause respiratory failure** is critical for patient safety and preventing life-threatening events.

While infections are a known trigger for autoimmune conditions, the notion that vaccines can also cause autoimmunity has been thoroughly examined. Although the flu shot is extremely safe for most people, some studies have shown a very small increased risk of a rare autoimmune disease called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).

In 2023, mirtazapine was one of the most common antidepressants, with over 6 million prescriptions in the United States alone [1.2.1]. For patients and clinicians, a critical question remains: **is mirtazapine a high risk medication?** This article examines its safety, side effects, and clinical considerations.

While bisphosphonate medications like alendronate have been associated with a low rate of serum enzyme elevations, instances of clinically apparent liver injury are extremely rare. For the vast majority of patients, the liver is not considered a primary organ of concern for this osteoporosis medication.

According to a study reviewing reports to the UK National Poisons Information Service, propranolol overdose can be serious, difficult to treat, and potentially fatal, with a significant number of fatalities linked to the drug, highlighting **why is propranolol a high-risk med**. While effective for specific medical conditions, this non-selective beta-blocker carries serious risks that require careful management and patient education.