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FDA Issues Warning about Ambien, Xanax, Lexapro and Ativan Purchased Online
The FDA has found that some purchases of Ambien, Xanax, Lexapro, and Ativan over the Internet have contained haloperidol, a powerful anti-psychotic drug. Several users experienced difficulty in breathing, muscle spasms and muscle stiffness after taking the drugs and had to seek emergency medical treatment. Haloperiodol can cause muscle stiffness, spasms, agitation and sedation. The origin of these tablets is unknown but the packages were postmarked in Greece. Photographs of the tablets in question and the shipping packages can be seen at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/photos/haloperidol.html. If the tablets received from an Internet seller resemble those in the photos and haloperidol was not specifically ordered, do not take these tablets. Instead, consumers should notify their health care provider and report the suspected products to FDA by submitting a product quality problem report at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/medwatch-online.htm. The FDA urges consumers to review the FDA website for additional information prior to making purchases of medications over the Internet (http://www.fda.gov/buyonline/). Read the complete MedWatch 2007 Safety summary, including links to the FDA press release regarding this issue at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#internet |
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