Category: Defective Drugs
Many Patients Given Overdoses of Tylenol in Hospitals
May 25, 2012 -- A new study, presented this week at the Digestive Disease Conference in San Diego, CA, warns that 2.5% of hospital patients may be given dosages of Tylenol (acetaminophen) that exceed the recommended daily allowance of 4,000-mg....
EMA Asks for Clearer Warnings on Pradaxa Labels
The largest health regulatory agency in the EU, the European Medicines Agency, is calling on Boehringer Ingelheim to update the labels on Pradaxa.
Study Finds Association Between Antidepressants and Premature Birth
May 25, 2012 -- A new study has found that the maternal use of SSRI antidepressants (including Celexa, Zoloft, Prozac, Lexapro, and more) could increase the risk of premature birth. The researchers concluded that the drugs themselves were responsible for...
Texas Ocella Wrongful Death Lawyer
The family members of women who were killed from side effects of Ocella are encouraged to file an Ocella wrongful death lawsuit. Bayer is already facing dozens of these lawsuits, and litigation is currently moving forward. Many families are angry...
Texas Beyaz Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Lawyer
When a Beyaz VTE occurs, it involves both Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and a Pulmonary Embolism (PE). The condition can cause severe venous damage, as well as internal organ damage that causes permanent disability or death. Do I Have a...
Calcium Supplements May Increase Risk of Heart Attack
May 24, 2012 -- A new study published in the journal Heart has found an 86% increased risk of heart attack associated with calcium supplements -- but not dietary calcium. The study follows two other studies from 2010 and 2011...
Texas Dietary Supplement Lawyer
Our law firm is filing lawsuits for people who developed severe side effects after taking a dietary supplement.
Texas Safyral Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Lawyer
One of the most serious, life-threatening side effects of Safyral contraceptives is the risk of a Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). A Safyral VTE is actually a serious of events, beginning with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Do I Have a Safyral Lawsuit?...
Texas Ocella Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Lawyer
One of the most serious side effects of Ocella is the risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). This life-threatening condition begins when a blood clot forms in the body, in a condition called Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). If this blood clot...
Herbal, Dietary Supplements Linked to Liver Damage
May 22, 2012 -- New research has linked the use of herbal supplements and dietary supplements to an increased risk of liver damage. Researchers are warning that body-building supplements and herbal supplements are the most likely culprits for causing liver...