Texas Cordis TrapEase IVC Filter Lawyer
The Cordis TrapEase® IVC filter has been linked to high rates of fracture and other serious complications.
FDA Strengthens Kidney Warnings for SGLT2 Diabetes Drugs
The FDA is strengthening warnings about kidney damage from Invokana and other diabetes drugs.
Protonix Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Protonix is associated with interstitial nephritis, a kidney condition characterized by swelling in between kidney tubules. Evidence linking Protonix and nephritis has been growing for decades, but warnings were only updated in 2014.
Loss of Coordination Linked to Deep Brain Stimulation Device
June 14, 2016 — Deep brain stimulation devices have been linked to reports of patients losing muscle coordination, which could be life-threatening in situations like swimming. A case report published in the Journal of Neurosurgery describes a patient in Australia...
Aciphex Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Aciphex is a heartburn drug that is associated with kidney inflammation, also known as "acute interstitial nephritis."
Zecuity Migraine Patch Recall
June 13, 2016 — Teva Pharmaceuticals' migraine patch Zecuity has been pulled off the market after being linked to reports of severe burns and permanent scarring. On June 10, Teva Pharmaceuticals send a "Dear Doctor" letter (PDF) to healthcare professionals...
Lyrica Birth Defects
The anti-seizure drug Lyrica has been linked to a tripled increased risk of major birth defects, especially heart defects and neural tube defects like spina bifida. What is the problem? Lyrica is an epilepsy drug that treats chronic pain. When...
Zegerid Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Zegerid contains omeprazole, an antacid associated with a staggering number of acute interstitial nephritis cases.
Fracking Causes Most Earthquakes in Texas, Study Finds
June 10, 2016 — In the last 40 years, 60% of earthquakes in Texas were caused by fracking and other oil and gas activity, according to a new study by researchers at at University of Texas at Austin. Out of...
Prilosec Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Prilosec and other anti-heartburn drugs have severe side effects. The FDA has recently warned about acute interstitial nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation that can cause permanent renal impairment.