Acne Drug Accutane
Bart Stupak from Michigan said that his 17-year-old son's suicide earlier that
year might be linked to Accutane.
Lowering Your Cholesterol Isn't Supposed To Kill You
The most feared consequence of rhabdomyolysis is acute kidney failure, occurring
in 30-40% of the cases.
More Bad Drugs: Bextra
The FDA announced on November 15, 2002, that it had received about 20 reports of
serious reactions from Bextra.
FDA Approved Celebrex Despite Side Effects
What Medical Research Shows the problem with the COX-2 inhibitors,
though, is that they seem to be associated with a new group of side effects involving
the circulatory system.
Celebrex Recalled
Celebrex has been recalled.
Guidant & Medtronic Defibrillator Recall
To date, Medtronic has not recalled the devices and has offered only limited and inadequate compensation
to patients who have had the devices replaced.
Metabolife Sufferers vs. Metabolife International, Inc.
Metabolife products are sold as diet aids
because they increase the consumer's metabolic rate, they also have problems
that increase blood pressure and heart rate, potentially leading to serious
injuries such as heart attack, stroke, seizure or psychosis which is
why the lawsuits exist.
Paxil Users v GlaxoSmithKline (anti-depressant manufacturer of Paxil)
Kahn Gauthier Swick is investigating possible legal action against
GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Paxil (paroxetine), to recover for
suicides or homicides--some completed, some only attempted--by patients in the
first few days or weeks after they were prescribed Paxil.
Parkinson's Disease Drug Permax
Permax is prescribed for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease, a neurological
disorder that causes shaking, freezing, and other movement disorders.
An Explaination of Some Adverse Reactions of Remicade
Kahn Gauthier Swick is investigating possible legal actions against Centocor, Inc., the Malvern, PA-based
manufacturer of the prescription drug Remicade (infliximab),
Heart Damage Is A Concern When Taking Rezulin
Kahn Gauthier Swick is investigating possible legal actions against drug manufacturer Pfizer
Taxus and Express2 Stent Recalled
Kahn Gauthier Swick is seeking persons who have had Boston Scientific Corporation's Taxus
arterial stents or its Express2 bare metal stent system implanted during surgery
Tysabri Possibly Very Harmful
If you experience a serious allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of
the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to Tysabri, seek
emergency medical attention.
Vioxx Causing Many Health Problems
Older NSAIDs block both enzymes, and the COX-1 inhibition resulting
from those drugs can cause GI problems such as ulcers and bleeding.
Merck Recalls Vioxx From The Market
Merck & Co. announced a voluntary worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx, its arthritis and acute pain
medication.
Will Bextra Be Next?
Bextra, a COX-2 inhibitor, was approved by the federal
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 16, 2001, and was marketed in March, 2002.
Zicam or Cold Eeze Nasal Spray and Gel Products
According to Zicam labeling, the product is clinically proven to reduce the
duration of the common cold and the severity of cold symptoms.
Zyprexa Sufferers vs. Companies That Make Zyprexa
Most cases (71 percent) occurred within six months of starting the drug and many
cases were associated with moderate weight gain.
