Safety Alert: FDA Warns Healthy Life Chemistry Contains Hidden Steroids
In late July 2013 headlines that read, “FDA Warns Healthy Life Chemistry Contains Hidden Steroids.” Sorrowfully, it was just one of several announcements about dangerous health products to be made this year. For those that missed the latest one, here’s a synopsis along with our initial thoughts: From what we have gleaned from the announcements, […]
$2 Million Jury Verdict Returned in First Federal Transvaginal Mesh Implant Trial
It was reported this morning that a jury has returned a $2 million verdict for the injured plaintiff in the first federal transvaginal mesh implant trial. Among other things, the plaintiff was compensated for her bleeding and pain. The victim required two subsequent complicated surgeries to remove the device. Significant punitive damages were also awarded. […]
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation Denies Request to Consolidate Lipitor Diabetes Lawsuits
On August 8, 2013, the JPML Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued it’s order denying a request to centralize all federal lawsuits against Pfizer alleging that Lipitor caused the plaintiffs to develop diabetes. This decision was reached because there were only 5 federal lawsuits pendinga at the time the order was issued. This litigation is […]
FDA Announces Label Change to Nizoral Warning of Risk of Liver and Adrenal Injury
In late July 2013, Americans were notified of a Nizoral label change to warn of liver injury risk. The notification was issued by the FDA due to the drug’s inherent risks. The drug, which is classified as an anti-fungal and comes in several forms, has been in use for some time now. At this time, […]
Long Term Use of Blood Pressure Medicine May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
A recent study found a link between long term use of calcium channel blockers, like Pfizer’s Norvasc, and the onset of breast cancer. JAMA reported that women who took calcium channel blocker blood pressure medicine for 10 years have a 2.5 higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who never took blood pressure medication. […]
FDA Warns That Acetaminophen Causes Deadly Skin Rashes
Last week, FDA warned that products containing acetaminophen such as Tylenol can cause searious skin rashes and blistering which can be fatal. In Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, the condition can require treatment in a burn unit as a burn patent. Every internal organ, vision and other vital functions are at serious risk. […]
Federal Lipitor Litigants Await Decision on Consolidation By Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
Lipitor is a drug that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart related afflictions. Recently, Lipitor has been found to cause complications in women such as type 2 diabetes and coronary heart failure among other issues. It is important to have the facts […]
Mirena IUD Migration Lawsuits Continue: Did Bayer Know About the Problems?
As of this writing there are a number of lawsuits underway against Bayer Pharmaceuticals due to the Mirena IUD migrating in some patients and, troublingly, the manufacturer’s alleged minimization of this very real risk. So who is the typical plaintiff in a Mirena IUD migration lawsuit? It’s a woman who suffered an injury due to […]
Women Filing Mirena IUD Migration Lawsuits Report Serious Complications
One of the most popular forms of birth control may not be as safe as women and their doctors were led to believe. The FDA has received over 70,000 Mirena complaints since 2000, and 4,775 women have reported “device dislocation.” The complications of IUD migration can be severe. Sara, a mother of three, reported that […]
If You Have Experienced Migration With the Mirena IUD, You Are Not Alone
Mirena, the brand name for an intrauterine birth control device, at first seemed like a miracle contraceptive for women who had already given birth to a child. The small plastic object, meant to stay inside the uterus for up to five years to prevent pregnancy, was touted as safe and effective. Women, especially new mothers […]
