Category: Defective Drugs
Texas Symbyax Lawsuit
Symbyax (generic: fluoxetine and olanzapine) is an antidepressant medication administered in the treatment of severe depression caused by bipolar disorder. However, mounting empirical evidence suggests that Symbyax may be responsible for the development congenital birth defects in newborns. Do I...
Texas Prozac Lawsuit
Antidepressants like Prozac have recently been linked to adverse health effects in children born to mothers who took the medication while pregnant. Prozac Overview In 1987, fluoxetine (Prozac) was introduced to the U.S. market by Eli Lilly & Co. and...
Texas Paxil Lawsuit
Paxil (generic: paroxetine) is an antidepressant medication typically used in the treatment of anxiety major depressive disorders. Unfortunately, the fetuses of pregnant mothers using Paxil are at an increased risk of developing a birth defect. Paxil Overview GlaxoSmithKlein introduced Paxil...
Texas Lexapro Lawsuit
Lexapro (generic: escitalopram) is an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of anxiety and major depressive disorders in adults. However, recent studies suggest that the continual use of Lexapro may lead to congenital birth defects in newborns whose mothers took...
Texas Fixodent Lawyer
Fixodent, the extremely popular denture adhesive cream, has reportedly been linked to serious adverse health effects. Those who use Fixodent may be at an increased risk of developing neuropathy and other severe neurological problems. Fixodent Overview Fixodent, a product of...
Texas Effexor Lawsuit
Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant medication typically used in the treatment of anxiety, panic attacks and major depressive disorders. Unfortunately, Effexor has also been linked to an increased risk of birth defects in newborns when taken by their mothers during...
Texas Benzocaine Lawyer
Benzocaine teething gels and other pain-relief products may lead to the development of a blood disease called methemoglobinemia.
Texas Depakote Lawyer
Depakote is commonly used in the treatment of seizures, migraines, and mood disorders. It is also a "Pregnancy Category X" drug linked to a 2,060% increased risk of spina bifida. At least 20% of women who take Depakote in pregnancy...
Texas Darvon Lawyer
Darvon (generic: propoxyphene) is a synthetic opioid pain reliever used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. However, recent studies suggest that the use of the medication may be related to sever, life-threatening Darvon side effects. Darvon Overview Darvon...
Texas Darvocet Lawyer
Darvocet (generic: acetaminophen and propoxyphene) is used in the treatment of mild to moderate bouts of pain. However, Darvocet was withdrawn from the U.S. market in November 2010 when it was reported to have been linked to serious cases of...