FDA Evaluates Risk of Repeated Use of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents for MRI
Recent publications show that deposits of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remain in the brains of some patients who have had four or more contrast MRI scans. Generally the kidneys work to remove GBCAs from the body, but recent studies with humans and animals show that gadolinium can remain in the […]
FDA Safety Announcement: Asthma Drug Xolair Increases Risk of Heart and Brain Blood Vessel Problems in Children and Adults
Xolair is a dangerous prescription medication manufactured by Genentech, and intended to treat allergy related asthma in patients 12 years old to adulthood. On September 26, the FDA issued a safety announcement advising that it is making changes to the Xolair label to warn of heart and brain blood vessel problems it causes, including pulmonary […]
AndroGel, Axiron, Testim and Fortesta Aggressive Off-label Low T Marketing Campaigns Cause Great Harm
The public fully puts its trust in the medical field. People want to trust in the pharmaceutical companies who engineer and produce the drugs that help so many as well as in the doctors who possess the expertise to heal the human body. Unfortunately, there are occasions where a perfect storm between the pharmaceutical companies […]
Breaking News: JPML Transfers All Federal Prescription Testosterone Lawsuits to the Northern District of Illinois for Low-T MDL
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation just issued it’s order transferring all federal prescription testosterone injury lawsuits for consolidated pre-trial proceedings in the Northern District of Illinois. Although at least one manufacturer objected to an industry-wide consolidation, the panel correctly concluded that consolidation of lawsuits involving all prescription testosterone products is the most effective way […]
In The News: Levensten Law Firm's Investigation of Prescription Testosterone Risks Featured Nationally By CBS
Please watch several Levensten Law Firm clients bravely speak out about their experiences with prescription testosterone to create public awarness of the cardiovascular risks. Their stories are featured by CBS across the Country. http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/05/16/are-low-testosterone-drugs-worth-the-risks/ http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/05/08/low-t-patients-poised-to-sue-drug-makers/ http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/04/29/2-investigators-low-t-drugs-could-have-dangerous-side-effects/ http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/04/25/health-low-t-high-risk/ http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/04/26/warning-issued-for-men-being-treated-for-low-testosterone/
First AndroGel MDL Petition Filed Seeking Coordination of All Federal Androgel Lawsuits
When multiple lawsuits are filed in federal courts around the country by victims of a defective prescription drug, the cases are typically consolidated on one federal court docket, with one federal judge overseeing the ligitation for pre-trial preceedings. The consolidatation occurs after one or more parties (plaintiffs and/or defendants) file a petition with the judicial […]
Sports Organizations Banning Dangerous Testosterone Replacement Therapy
At the Levensten Law Firm, we’ve been keeping track of news related to testosterone replacement therapy, because we’re currently preparing for litigation related to the many negative side effects of low-T therapy, such as AndroGel and Axiron. Recently, we’ve been noticing a trend towards banning testosterone therapy by sports organizations, even when the testosterone is […]
Fox News Questions The Safety and Veracity of Labelling of Prescription Testosterone Therapy
Fox News recently took a look at testosterone therapy and its benefits and drawbacks. In particular, one of the cautionary messages in the article is to recognize marketing as marketing. Be aware of off-label low T marketing, and how the message is driven by profit. Testosterone is trendy right now, but remember the old adage […]
Public Citizen Requests FDA Require A Black Box Warning on Prescription Testosterone Supplements
For men who are experiencing low testosterone levels, a condition coined by big pharma as Low T, there are different kinds of testosterone products available to raise the level of the hormone in their body. Unfortunately, these products pose a serious health risk. Recent research has shown that testosterone supplements can significantly increase the risk […]
UCLA Researchers Link Prescription Testosterone Supplements to Double Risk of Heart Attack
In yet another study exposing the risks of prescription testosterone supplements, UCLA researchers in a joint study with the National Instute of Health have also linked these dangerous products to heart attack, the article states, and may even double the risk to the men using them. While it appears that testosterone supplement manufacturers have long […]
