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Examples of Drugs with Boxed Warnings Some commonly used medications that carry a Boxed Warning include: Accutane (isotretinoin): severe birth defects during pregnancy Methotrexate: liver toxicity and organ damage Ciprofloxacin: increased risk of tendon rupture Opioids (such as oxycodone, fentanyl): high risk of addiction and overdose Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs): increased risk of suicidal thoughts in young adults Atypical antipsychotics (such as aripiprazole, olanzapine): increased risk of death and cerebrovascular events (such as a stroke) in dementia
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