It is very sad how you may invest such a large portion of your hard earned income for insurance coverage, and when you need it, you get dropped. It must have been very scary for a California hairdresser to be diagnosed with cancer. As if that wasn’t bad enough, imagine starting cancer treatment, then having your health insurance policy canceled. According to a recent story on ABC news, (http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=3846673&page=1) the insurance carrier “set goals for its employees to cancel policies, and the carrier paid more than $20,000 in bonuses to its senior cancellation specialist. “  The article further indicates court documents show that over six years the carrier canceled 1,600 policies, avoiding at least $35.5 million in medical expenses. It is terrifying to think that insurance companies would  drop people when they need the coverage the most, and worse yet, give major bonuses to employees for canceling policies, especially at a time when treatment is critical and a life depends on it. This demonstrates that insurance companies care more about your money than taking care of you. 

Following a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Tussionex cough syrup on March 11^{th, information regarding the safe administration of the prescription drug has been released.The FDA recommends that no child under the age of 6 should be prescribed Tussionex under any circumstance.}

The cough syrup should only be taken in 12 hour increments. Overdose may result from taking Tussionex in increments more frequent than the recommended doses.

Symptoms of a Tussionex overdose include:

o Trouble breathing, including slow or shallow breathing

o Slow heart rate

o Sleepiness

o Cold, clammy skin

o Trouble walking or talking

o Feeling faint, dizzy or confused

Serious illness and death have been reported in connection with Tussionex. Defective drug attorneys are currently working on cases involving the mislabeling of prescription drug products.

On March 11^{th, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a warning regarding the prescription cough syrup, Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension.According to the FDA, Tussionex has been linked to death and serious adverse reactions. A report released by the FDA states that Tussionex was improperly prescribed to children under the age of 6 years old and administered more frequently than recommended.}

Tussionex should only be administered in 12 hour increments. Serious side effects have been reported by those who are given the cough syrup at increments of 6 to 8 hours. Frequent administration of Tussionex can result in overdose, leading to death.

Reports of the serious side effects of Tussionex have also been reported in adults and adolescents.

The FDA is recommending the manufacturer provide clear information and labeling of Tussionex.

Defective drug attorneys are currently working on cases involving the mislabeling of prescription drugs.