Can you share more details about FDA drug approval horror stories related to new drugs in recent years?

Another example is the drug Rezulin. It was approved to treat type 2 diabetes. But Rezulin was linked to liver toxicity, which led to a number of patient deaths. The FDA's approval process was questioned as it seemed that the potential for such a serious side effect was not adequately considered during the approval phase. There were also issues with how the drug's safety was monitored after approval.

The process of a novel drug getting FDA approval is quite rigorous. It includes preclinical studies, submitting an Investigational New Drug application, conducting phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials, and then submitting a New Drug Application with comprehensive data. The FDA assesses all this information carefully to ensure the drug's benefits outweigh its risks.

Well, I know of someone who had an allergic reaction to lithium. Their skin became itchy and red all over their body. It was so uncomfortable that they couldn't sleep at night. And also, there was a case where lithium affected a person's thyroid function, leading to hypothyroidism which brought about symptoms like cold intolerance and hair loss.

Stimulants like Adderall are common. People misuse them thinking they'll improve focus and energy for studying. But often, they can cause side effects like increased heart rate, anxiety, and insomnia.

Sure. One horror story is about a faulty pacemaker. The device had a defect that wasn't detected properly during the FDA approval process. As a result, many patients who received it had irregular heartbeats and some even faced life - threatening situations. It led to a lot of emergency surgeries to remove and replace the pacemakers.

One horror story is about a young man who started using meth. He quickly lost his job as his appearance deteriorated and he became paranoid. His friends abandoned him, and he ended up living on the streets, stealing to get money for his next fix. His teeth rotted, and his skin was full of sores. It was a tragic downfall all because of drug use.

Sure. There have been EB - 5 horror stories where immigrants were misled about the job creation aspect. In the EB - 5 program, job creation is a crucial requirement. But some projects falsely claimed that they would create the required number of jobs. When the time came for verification, it was clear that the jobs didn't exist. This put the immigrants' status in jeopardy as their EB - 5 petitions were at risk of being denied.

One new drug fighter story is about an undercover agent. He infiltrated a major drug trafficking ring. He had to pretend to be a drug user and dealer himself, which was extremely dangerous. He slowly gained the trust of the big bosses in the ring. After months of gathering evidence, he finally helped the police make a huge bust, arresting all the key members.

Sure. Take methamphetamine. It's a highly addictive drug. There are stories of people who started using it to stay awake for work or study, but quickly got addicted. Their physical appearance deteriorated rapidly, with skin problems and extreme weight loss. Their relationships also fell apart as their behavior became more and more erratic.

It's hard to give an exact number off the top of my head. You might need to check the FDA's official website or recent reports for the most accurate and up-to-date count.