FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Medications Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
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Over 580,000 bottles of Teva Pharmaceuticals' prazosin hydrochloride capsules have been voluntarily recalled due to contamination with a cancer-causing chemical, nitrosamine impurities, posing potential health risks. The FDA classifies this as a Class II risk, indicating possible temporary or reversible health effects. Consumers are advised to check for recall notices and consult healthcare providers for alternatives.
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