Dangerous Substances and Devices

Avandia

FDA safety reviewers are urging a recall of the drug Avandia® due to increased risk of heart attacks. A congressional hearing addressing the safety of Avandia® concluded by alleging that GlaxoSmithKline knew the drug may cause Heart Damage several years before a medical study documented the reports.

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Denture Cream

Use of denture creams like Poligrip and Fixodent have been found cause neurological disorders due to zinc poisoning. Those who used the product and are suffering from numbness, tingling, muscle weakness or other neurological issues should contact their doctor.

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Reglan

The FDA has warned that Reglan a drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and has been found to cause Tardive Dyskinesia a serious movement disorder.

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Yaz and Yasmin

Yaz and Yasmin are fourth generation birth control pills manufactured by Bayer Healthcare. First approved by the FDA in 2001 (Yasmin) and 2006 (Yaz), there is now increasing concern about the safety of the drugs. The FDA has received reports of more than 50 deaths among Yaz and Yasmin users.

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Relevant Articles

What is Pulmonary Atresia?   September 11, 2008

The use of Paxil by mothers during the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risks of congenital heart abnormalities in newborns. One of the most serious abnormalities that can occur is pulmonary atresia. In infants born with pulmonary atresia, no pulmonary valve exists. This prevents the flow of blood from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery and then to the lungs. Continue reading ⇒

Federal Digitek Suits Consolidated to West Virginia in MDL 1968   September 9, 2008

The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has issued and order consolidating all federal lawsuits related to defective, double strength Digitek (commonly known as Digitalis or Digoxin ) to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.  Continue reading ⇒

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TNF Antogonist Linked To Potentially Fatal Fungal Infections and Cancer   September 7, 2008

The FDA has ordered stronger warnings for four drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The FDA warns that patients are at risk of developing potentially fatal fungal infections. Continue reading ⇒

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Arthritis Drugs Linked to Deadly Fungal Infections and Cancers   September 7, 2008

The FDA has ordered stronger warnings for four drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The FDA warns that patients are at risk of developing potentially fatal fungal infections. Continue reading ⇒

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FDA IS URGED TO PULL ORTHO EVRA   May 8, 2008

Ortho Evra is again under attack because of its increased risks of serious blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and death among young women who use the product.

Reuters is reporting that Public Citizen's Helath Research Group has filed a petition with the FDA urging them to remove Johson & Johnson's Ortho Evra birth control patch from the market.  Continue reading ⇒

Lawsuits of Interest

Accutane  (isotretinoin)
Advair  (Fluticasone/salmeterol)
Arthritis Drugs
Asbestos / Mesothelioma
Avandia  (Rosiglitazone)
Bextra  (Valdecoxib)
Celebrex  (Celecoxib)
Chantix  (Varenicline)
Denture Cream
Digitek  (Digoxin)
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