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Recalls of blood pressure drug valsartan led to jump in ER visits: studySome patients might have avoided taking their medication, due to concerns about a carcinogen, the authors suggest.HealthNov 12, 2019
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Blood-pressure drugs containing Losartan recalled due to potential carcinogen contaminationSeveral drugs containing Losartan are being recalled because they may contain impurities that increase the long-term risk of cancer.HealthMar 11, 2019
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Popular blood pressure drug recalled in the U.S. for cancer-causing impurityAurobindo Pharma has recalled 80 lots of valsartan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, over probably impurities in pills sold in the U.S.HealthJan 3, 2019
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Health Canada bans products from Chinese drug factory tied to blood pressure medication recallA Chinese maker of valsartan, an ingredient in recently-recalled blood pressure medications, does not meet manufacturing standards, says Health Canada.HealthOct 2, 2018
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Second carcinogen found in recalled blood pressure drug: Health CanadaA second impurity has been found in recalled medications containing valsartan, according to Health Canada.HealthSep 13, 2018
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Canada expands blood pressure drug recall to include more valsartan medicationsTeva Canada has recalled eight blood pressure drugs containing valsartan, after Health Canada found traces of a cancer-linked impurity in those products.HealthAug 20, 2018
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Blood pressure medications recalled due to contamination with potential carcinogenMany blood pressure and heart attack medications containing valsartan are being recalled due to possible contamination.HealthJul 10, 2018
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