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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110128095049.htm

ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2011) — "Australian researchers have come one step closer to understanding how the rhythm of the heartbeat is controlled and why many common drugs, including some antibiotics, antihistamines and anti-psychotics, can cause a potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythm

"It is estimated around 40-50% of all drugs in development will block one of the main 'channels' that carries electricity in the heart and, as a result, can cause heart rhythm problems called cardiac arrhythmias. Most sudden cardiac deaths are caused by cardiac arrhythmias"

Since 1996, nine drugs have been withdrawn from the market or had their use severely restricted due to this serious side effect."

(snip...) "The biggest benefit of this research is that it should allow the better design of drugs so they no longer block these important electrical channels in the heart," added Professor Vandenberg. "In time, this should allow patients the freedom and peace of mind to take their medication without the fear of their heart suddenly stopping."

Source:
Victor Chang Institute (2011, January 27). Scientists unlock the 'gates' on sudden cardiac death. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 31, 2011, from http://www.sciencedaily.com­ /releases/2011/01/110128095049.htm

I was looking for the 9 specific drugs mentioned in the articcle? Do you know which ones they are?
Thank you.

yes im curious too. this may be affecting my dad

9 'specific drugs' linked to irregular heart beats? No, don't know off hand but will look t up. Not tonight thoughh, as getting dark'ish and computer in the evening is hopeless for me!

Do know that Clonazepam (name in Fr. Rivotril) does this to me - was give to help sleep due to tinnitus - clanging bells and fizzing/fuzzing diff to sleep with! - but refuse now to take it! Caused me horrible abnormal heart rhythms. Didn't realise it 'was' the Rivotril until I checked it out! (Doppy me...)

Wll check out the '9' for you though.

OK were waiting

Have not found/come across the '9' drugs - back to article and only the following: "It is estimated around 40-50% of all drugs in development will block one of the main 'channels' that carries electricity in the heart and, as a result, can cause heart rhythm problems called cardiac arrhythmias. Most sudden cardiac deaths are caused by cardiac arrhythmias.

Since 1996, nine drugs have been withdrawn from the market or had their use severely restricted due to this serious side effect." from the posted article, which info I have already posted.

Put in a search criteria and not coming up with 'the' answer i.e. '9 drugs'. But since the article mentions thaht '9 were withdrawn' perhaps the answer lies therein? Already withdrawn. Know that Arcoxia is under review in Fr for withdrawal. My GP RX that for me, I gave it back to him! The Cox-2s, one of those was withdrawn (forget name for moment) but a famous case, many deaths attributed to it. Best bet would be to search by names of actual drugs, check IF heart problems ARE a side effect, and IF so, don' take...

OK gotta run. Vroom --->> --->>

Here's one - http://www.fda.gov/drugs/drugsafety/ucm237081.htm

Now really gotta run -

Changed my criteria and found this lot - not specific to the '9' drugs, but on the face of it (have not checked the links) should supply 'some' info:-

Causes of Heart attack - WrongDiagnosis.com
Jan 26, 2011 ... See full list of 59 drug interactions causing Heart attack .... Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers face greater risk of silent heart disease ...
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/heart_attack/causes.htm

Heart failure induced by non-cardiac drugs.
Moreover, drugs that may adversely affect the heart as a pump without causing symptoms or signs of heart failure are also included. ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16808550

Are Antidepressants, Bone Drugs, and Statins Causing Heart ...
Mar 12, 2009 ... ARE ANTIDEPRESSANTS, BONE DRUGS, AND STATINS CAUSING HEART FAILURE? ... use of antidepressants and the development of serious heart disease. ...
www.newswithviews.com/Richards/byron174.htm

Medications That Cause High Blood Pressure
Feb 21, 2010 ... Medications That Cause High Blood Pressure ... Some weight loss drugs may make heart disease worse: Appetite suppressants tend to "rev" up ...
www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/

What Types of Drugs Cause Heart Attacks? | eHow.com
What Types of Drugs Cause Heart Attacks?. A heart attack occurs when blood to the coronary muscle ... the heart muscle begins to die, causing permanent damage .
www.ehow.com/facts_5513271_types-drugs-cause-heart-at



Looks ike we're looking at more than '9' then!

Here's yr starter for 239...

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/heart_attack/medic.htm#medication_causes_list

Medication causes list:
The list of possible medications or substances mentioned in sources as possibe causes of Heart attack includes:

Drug interactions causing Heart attack:

About medication causes:
Another misdiagnosis possibility is that a particular medication or substance may be the real cause of the disease. Certain medications, chemicals, toxins or substances may possibly be underlying causes of Heart attack. Side effects of medications, or exposure to toxins, chemicals, or other substances may cause a symptom or condition. Hence, they become possible underlying causes of Heart attack but are often misdiagnosed or overlooked as a cause. For a general overview of this misdiagnosis issue, see Medication Underlying Cause Misdiagnosis.

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59 Interactions Causing Heart Attacks:-
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/heart_attack/medic.htm#drug_interactions

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Medical Malpractice and Heasrt Attack - quite a nuber of suites filed...
About medication causes:
Another misdiagnosis possibility is that a particular medication or substance may be the real cause of the disease. Certain medications, chemicals, toxins or substances may possibly be underlying causes of Heart attack. Side effects of medications, or exposure to toxins, chemicals, or other substances may cause a symptom or condition. Hence, they become possible underlying causes of Heart attack but are often misdiagnosed or overlooked as a cause. For a general overview of this misdiagnosis issue, see Medication Underlying Cause Misdiagnosis.

Read more at http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/heart_attack/medic.htm?ktrack=kcplink#medication_causes_list



(Not doing any more - eyes are hopeless. Cannot see properly. Anyways, you get the gist. Easy to put in a criteria. IF you don't get the right criteria then change it and keep going with word interchange until you come up with the 'right' criteria to give you the answers. Good fun - takes time and patience and good eyesight! This last I don't have at the moment).)

List of medications causing Heart attack (239 listings)

Drug interactions causing Heart attack

Discussion about medication causes of Heart attack (59 listings)

About medication causes of Heart attack

Read more at

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/heart_attack/medic.htm?ktrack=kcplink#drug_interactions

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