Written by admin on February 17th, 2010
2/17/2010
A New Jersey man was awarded $25 million dollars in a Accutane lawsuit this week.
The man, Andrew McCarrell of Moody, Alabama, had taken the drug for acne when he was in his 20’s and developed inflammatory bowel disorder.
He sued Hoffmann-La Roche Incorporated in 2007 for failing to warn of the drugs side [...]
Written by admin on August 13th, 2009
Levaquin has recently come under fire from the FDA along with many other fluroquinolone antibiotics.
Levaquin Side Effects include tendon ruptures and other tendon type of injuries.
If you are taking or have taken Levaquin and are experiencing any of the following:
* Joint pain
* Tightness in any joints
* Swelling of the joints
* Lack of range of motion [...]
Written by admin on May 7th, 2009
NEWS: May 7, 2009
If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of using ANY of these Hydroxycut products, contact a lawyer or Hydroxycut attorney as soon as possible, a possible class action lawsuit may be in the works. Use the form above to schedule a free initial consultation if you’ve been [...]
Written by admin on May 4th, 2009
May 4, 2009
The problems with Hydroxycut are growing in number, and to date at least 23 people who have used them have reported serious side effects. One person has tragically died after using them.
Specifically, the relatively less dangerous side effects include:
* Seizures from Hydroxycut
* Hydroxycut liver failure
* Cardiovascular disorders
* Kidney failure
* Rhabdomyolysis from Hydroxycut
Unfortunately, as [...]
Written by admin on May 1st, 2009
NEWS MAY 1, 2009
The FDA has issued a warning for both dieters and body builders today to immediately stop using Hydroxycut, a supplement linked to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death so far.
The FDA said the manufacturer of the popular dietary supplement has now agreed to recall 14 Hydroxycut products. Over [...]
Written by admin on April 22nd, 2009
NEWS: April 22, 2009
If you or a loved one has been injured or has fallen ill due to what you believe is a defective drug product, do not delay in seeking immediate medical attention, as prompt diagnosis and treatment may help to avoid irreparable damage.
It is also important to take immediate legal action, as restrictive [...]
Written by admin on April 8th, 2009
NEWS April 8, 2009 – Raptiva RECALL – The makers of the psoriasis drug Raptiva, Genentech Inc, has stated that they will pull the drug off the market. Raptiva has been recalled due to linked to an increased risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare and usually fatal disease of the central nervous system.
Raptiva [...]
Written by admin on March 3rd, 2009
NEWS: March 03, 2009
Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia FDA Warning:
Reglan, the generic name for metoclopramide, is used in many drugs, and the FDA has now stated that all metoclopramide containing drugs carry a “boxed warning” for these drugs.
Link found between the use of Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia has been established.
Other information on Reglan:
You should not take [...]
Written by admin on February 27th, 2009
NEWS: 2/27/2009 FDA Warning for metoclopramide Reglan Tablets
FDA notified healthcare professionals that manufacturers of metoclopramide, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use. Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, which may include involuntary and [...]
Written by admin on February 26th, 2009
NEWS: 2/26/2009
Raptiva linked to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, also known as PLM is a side effect of this psoriasis drug. Other know Raptiva side effects include: Brain Infection, and Progressive Brain Disease.
What is PML? (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy)
PML is a rare brain infection that tends to affect patients whose immune systems are in a weakened state. In [...]