Link to AndroGel Freedom of Information Act Documents Produced by FDA to Levensten Law Firm
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, the FDA produced thousands of documents to The Levensten Law Firm relating to the prescription testosterone supplement AndroGel. The FDA Adverse Event Reports contained in the production show that between the years of 2002-2013, there were approximately 44 pulmonary embolisms, 42 heart attacks, 18 cerebral vascular accidents, and […]
AndroGel Lawsuits filed in Illinois Federal Court after FDA Issues Testosterone Safety Alert
According to multiple sources, five AndroGel lawsuits were filed in Illinois Federal Court on February 4, 2014, just days after the FDA announced that it would be investigating the increased risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in men who used the testosterone replacement drug. One of the AndroGel lawsuits, alleges that — after watching […]
FDA Issues Drug Safety Alert on 1/31/14: FDA Investigating Cardiovascular Risk of Testosterone Products
[dotted top=”0″ bottom=”0″]The FDA’s Safety Announcement concerning its investigation of the risks of heart attack and stroke associated with AndroGel and other Testosterone products can be found in full at the following link: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/UCM383909.pdf If you or a loved one has used or been exposed to the medication Androgel or another testosterone product and suffered […]
Important Links to halted Testosterone Trial (TOM), VA study on risk of MI and Stroke in men taking Testosterone, and Inadequate AndroGel Labels and Medication Guide
Below please find a link to the clinical trial on prescription Testosterone supplements which had to be halted because of adverse events including stroke, heart attack and death: www.nih.gov/news/health/jun2010/nia-30.htm Below is another link to the Veterans Affairs Study which showed an approximate 30% increase in risk of Heart Attack, Stroke and Death in men taking […]
Actos Bellwether Trial Update: First Federal Trial to Commence on 1/27/14
Takeda, the manufacturer of the dangerous diabetes medication Actos, is facing it’s first federal bellwether trial on January 27, 2014. This trial could pave the way for justice and settlements for the thousands of Americans who suffered bladder cancer while taking Actos. In significant rulings, the Court denied challenges by Takeda to plaintiff’s scientific evidence […]
Vaginal Mesh Bellwether Trials in 2014: Did Johnson & Johnson Destroy Relevant Documents?
Transvaginal mesh, a device implanted in women who suffer from pelvic organ prolapse and other conditions, has led to severe complications in thousands of women, giving rise to thousands of vaginal mesh lawsuits. Rather than providing relief from the effects of weakened pelvic muscles and other medical issues resulting from childbirth and aging, in many […]
Looking Forward to Transvaginal Mesh Bellwether Trials in 2014
Bellwether trials help resolve mass tort litigation involving numerous persons injured from a particular product or procedure, by the trial (or threat of trial) of representative cases. The verdict is an indicator of future verdicts in similar cases, and provides the framework for global settlement values. Vaginal mes bellwether trials will be in full gear […]
AndroGel maker defends product in spite of heart attack, stroke and death risk
In spite of an increase in the risk of heart attack, stroke and death, the maker of AndroGel — AbbVie — defended its product recently, stating studies have shown that the testosterone supplement actually protects against metabolic syndrome and early death, according to a report from ABC News. This statement doesn’t match more recent studies, […]
Stress Test Drugs Lexiscan and Adenoscan Update Death, Heart Attack Warnings
Imaging agents Lexiscan and Adenoscan have been used for years to aid clinicians in performing nucleur cardiac stress diagnostic tests. This week, FDA released information stating these imaging agents have caused heart attacks in stress test patients. Since its inception in 1995, thousands of patients have underwent non-exercised based stress tests using Adenoscan imaging agents. […]
Androgel Found to Cause Heart Attack, Stroke, or Possibly Even Death
For those who are looking to boost, “low T,” many have turned to the drug Androgel. Though treating low testosterone may be all the rage these days, men must take heed the increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or possibly even death. Most recently, the Journal of the American Medical Association conducted a study which […]
