Texas Ocella Pancreatitis Lawyer
Ocella birth control (generic Yasmin) is an oral contraceptive that contains synthetic hormones (specifically, drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). Studies have found that the hormones in Ocella are associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis, which is a severe...
Most Non-Oral Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Blood Clots
May 15, 2012 -- As litigation swells against Bayer regarding the risk of blood clots tied to oral hormonal contraceptives, a new study has just been published linking non-oral hormonal contraceptives to an increased risk of blood clots as well....
Texas Nexplanon Lawyer
What is Nexplanon? Nexplanon is a birth control implant that is roughly the size of a matchstick. The rod-shaped implant is inserted under the skin of a woman's upper arm, where it slowly releases 68-mg of etonogestrel, a synthetic type...
Texas Implanon Lawyer
Implanon is a progestin-only birth control implant that is linked to severe, life-threatening side effects, such as heart attacks, cardiac events, and pulmonary embolisms. What is the Problem? All progestin contraceptives are known to increase a woman’s risk of a...
FDA Warns of Gilenya Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
May 14, 2012 -- The FDA is warning that Gilenya, a multiple sclerosis drug sold by Novartis, should not be used in patients who have a history of heart attack, stroke, heart problems, or patients who are taking anti-arrhythmic drugs....
FDA Investigates Risk of Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs
May 11, 2012 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine regarding an analysis of the risks of long-term use of bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs. In an unusual move...
Texas Beyaz Gallbladder Disease Lawyer
Beyaz is a once-daily birth control pill that combines two synthetic hormones (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) with a folate supplement. Beyaz is known to cause gallbladder disease and gallstones in some women. Beyaz Overview Beyaz is a combination hormonal contraceptive...
Texas CCSVI Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Lawyer
The FDA is warning the public to beware CCSVI Multiple Sclerosis Treatment due to the risk of severe, fatal side effects. This risky, controversial treatment involves using stents or special balloon devices to prop open narrowed blood vessels in the...
Texas Safyral Gallbladder Disease Lawyer
Safyral is a once-daily hormonal contraceptive that combines two synthetic hormones (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) with a folate B-vitamin. One severe side effect of Safyral is gallbladder disease and gallstones. The gallbladder can become severely inflamed and damaged by gallstones....
Texas Ocella Gallbladder Disease Lawyer
Ocella (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) is a birth control pill that has been linked to a higher risk of gallbladder disease and gallstones. This painful, debilitating Ocella side effect may necessitate surgery to remove the gallbladder. Ocella Overview Ocella is...