Fluoroquinolone Toxicity Could Paralyze You
Once again, the spotlight is on fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Cipro, Levaquin, and Avelox. New reports show that using these antibiotics can bring a heightened risk of fluoroquinolone toxicity. This means that users can become paralyzed from this dangerous medication. About Flourioqulones Fluoroquinolone drugs are the most commonly prescribed class of antibiotics in the United States.
Read More
Risperdal Lawsuits Triple in 6 Months
The number of Risperdal lawsuits tripled in just 6 months. From January to June, almost 4,000 cases were filed in Pennsylvania. The cases involve males using the drug to treat mental health and ADHD issues. Instead of helping them, the medication caused a condition called gynecomastia, which causes breast tissue enlargement in males. About Risperdal
Read More
Help with Hurricane Claim Disputes
The Michael Brady Lynch Firm understands when a hurricane hits your city as it did with Hurricane Irma, it can take an emotional toll. The loss of property can be devastating and overwhelming. Our firm is based in Central Florida, so we have seen businesses and neighbors trying to pick up the pieces after Irma
Read More
FDA’s Fast Track Drug System is Deadly
In 1988, the FDA created a system to quickly move potentially life-saving drugs through the approval system. Their idea was to help consumers get drugs that could help treat serious diseases, especially those during the HIV crisis of the 80s quickly. However, pharmaceutical companies have been abusing this loophole for decades with devastating results. About
Read More
Actemra & Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Studies have linked the rheumatoid arthritis drug Actemra (tocilizumab injection) to serious side effects including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, stroke, heart attack and more than 1,100 deaths. This comes just a mere 6 years after the FDA approved the medication. About Actemra In early 2010, the FDA first approved the Roche manufactured drug, Actemra to treat moderate
Read More
Jury Awards $2M to Woman Burned by E-Cig Explosion
A California jury awarded a woman with second-degree burns from an e-cig explosion nearly $2 million. Jennifer Ries of Corona, California was on her way to the airport to when her VapCigs e-cigarette charger started spewing hot metal that ignited her dress right after she plugged it in. Mrs. Ries’ husband, Xavier Ries, tossed an
Read More
Xarelto vs Pradaxa
Warfarin was a doctor’s prescription choice of blood thinner for 60 years. Then, came Xarelto and Pradaxa. Both are part of a new wave of blood thinners. Manufacturers designed these drugs to prevent the risks of warfarin such as brain hemorrhages and other bleeding events. Plus, these blood thinners don’t require as frequent monitoring and
Read More
Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches
Daytrana manufacturer, Noven recalls over 100,000 boxes of Daytrana. However, it wasn’t because they are linked to permanent skin discoloration. It is because the liner of the patch isn’t adhering well to the skin. About Daytrana The Daytrana patch is a slow-delivery system to deliver medication to help control the symptoms of ADHD. Daytrana treats
Read More