Purple Glove Syndrome FDA Warning

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The FDA recently announced an investigation into a list of 20 drugs that may have potential side effects. In this list of drugs is the anti-depressant Cymbalta and the pain killer Oxycontin. Some side effect are very serious including cardiac arrest, cancer, and Purple Glove Syndrome.

I had never heard of Purple Glove Syndrome, and I doubt you have so here’s what I found out about it. Purple Glove Syndrome is a skin disorder that cause your extremities to become swollen and painful. It got its name because it often effects the  hands. It isn’t well understood but can lead to amputation.

For a full list of the drugs and their side effects you can find them through this link.

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