Category: Dangerous Drugs
Doctors With Questionable Records Hired By Drug Companies
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Mar 16, 2024
ProPublica, an independent news organization, has been investigating the connection between physicians and pharmaceutical companies, and how pharmaceutical company payments influence physician prescription practices, including the prescription of dangerous drugs such as Avandia, Levaquin, and Meridia. This in-depth report reveals that hundreds of doctors received payments from drug companies who had been accused of professional… read more
Topamax May Alter Effectiveness Of Birth Control Pills
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Mar 16, 2024
Recent reports indicate that in addition to problems such as cleft palates and cleft lip from taking Topamax, Topamax may cause oral contraceptives to lose their effectiveness. Topamax (topiramate) is a popular migraine and seizure medication that has been recently revised by the FDA as a “Class D” pregnancy drug – i.e. one where significant… read more
Topamax Recall After Reports Of Unusual Odors
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Mar 16, 2024
Johnson & Johnson has issued a Topamax recall after receiving complaints about an unusual odor linked to a byproduct from a chemical used in treating wood. Sources believe the contamination may have occurred as a result of the way medication is shipped and stored. Topamax has recently come under fire after the FDA issued warnings… read more
Yaz Investigated For Increased Risk Of Blood Clots
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Mar 16, 2024
Many types of birth control pills create risks of blood clots. However, new birth control research suggests that certain types of pills create an even higher risk of blood clots than others. Birth control pills that contain Drospirenone – such as Yaz, Yasmin, and Beyaz contain a two to three-time higher risk for developing blot… read more
Yaz Required To Provide New Information On Warning Labels
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Mar 16, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued documents recommending that birth control pills such as Yaz should contain additional warnings concerning the risk of blood clots. The FDA noted that patients and doctors should be informed about the risks. A statement from FDA scientists provides, “We believe that, because of the consistency in… read more
How Do Dangerous Drugs Lead To Lawsuits?
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Mar 16, 2024
Even though millions of Americans rely on medications each day, there are times when individuals sustain significant harm as a result of a dangerous drug. Sometimes, these medications are prescription, but they can also be harmful over-the-counter medications. Here, we want to discuss how dangerous drugs lead to lawsuits by consumers as they seek to… read more
How Do You Prove Liability for a Dangerous Drugs Lawsuit?
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Mar 16, 2024
Millions of Americans depend on medications to help them become healthy or remain healthy. Unfortunately, there are times when some medications are defective and cause significant illnesses and even death. When a person is harmed due to a dangerous medication, they may be able to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer or retailer to recover… read more
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