Pradaxa
The prescription blood-thinner Pradaxa was considered better than warfarin because it limited strokes. However, in May 2014 the manufacturer settled more than 4,000 lawsuits for $650 million. Breaking News: The Michael Brady Lynch Firm is leading the second wave of Pradaxa filings to help thousands of additional victims who were unable to file before the original
Read MoreOnglyza
When Onglyza (saxagliptin) arrived on the market in 2009, it was seen as a new frontier in maintaining blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. The excitement faded when the drug was linked to heart failure and other serious complications.These aren’t typical side effects – they are life-threatening conditions that require extensive and costly medical treatment. If
Read MoreImodium AD
The FDA announced that using Imodium AD could cause a serious risk and potentially life-threatening heart problems. The governing agency warns that taking excess amounts of the over-the-counter anti-diarrhea medication can increase those risks. About Imodium AD Approved by the FDA in 1976, Imodium AD (loperamide) is a commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicine that
Read MoreOpioids Lawsuit
Types of Opioids Opioid Dangers Opioid Addiction Treatment Opioid Overdose Opioid & Pregnancy Opioid Birth Defects Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Opioid FAQ Opioid Lawsuit Opioid Settlement Opioid News Losing someone dear to an opioid overuse is heart-breaking. Addiction is a hard road to travel. The devastating part is that the manufacturers knew these medications were
Read MoreXarelto
Xarelto came on the market in 2011. Patients use the anticoagulant to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and blood clots. Manufacturers Bayer and Janssen promote the drug has the gold standard for anticoagulants. However, it may be more dangerous than other medications on the market since there is no
Read MoreElmiron Eye Disease
Studies have linked the popular interstitial cystitis drug, Elmiron to progressive eye diseases such as retinal maculopathy, retinal pigmentary endothelium injury (RPE), or age-related macular degeneration. About Elmiron Elmiron is the brand name for Pentosan, which is sodium pentosan polysulfate (PPS). Doctors prescribe this drug to treat pain caused by interstitial cystitis, commonly known as
Read MoreParagard IUD
About Paragard Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals, Paragard IUD provides a long-term birth control approved by the FDA since 1984. In 1984, the FDA approved for use of only 4 years. In 1994, the use extended to 10 years. However, some are misguided to think the device can last up to 12 years. The Paragard® Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive
Read MoreZantac Testicular Cancer
In September 2019, the FDA announced concerns that the heartburn medication, Zantac could cause testicular cancer in children. This announcement came after an online pharmacy tested Zantac tablets and found a cancer-causing chemical, NDMA, at levels up to 3,000 times greater than the FDA’s legally allowable limit. Zantac (Ranitidine) decreases the amount of acid created by the
Read MoreZantac Cancer
The FDA recently announced that the popular heartburn medication could be causing Zantac cancer. The agency found that Zantac 150 tablets contain a carcinogenic chemical up to 3,000 times greater than the FDA’s daily intake limit. The carcinogenic chemical present in Zantac is known as N-nitrosodimethylamine (“NDMA”). Since the 1980s, numerous studies have linked NDMA in Zantac
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Amaryl
According to a BMJ study, people with type 2 diabetes who switch to sulfonylurea drugs like Amaryl to control blood sugar levels are at an increased risk of myocardial infarction, all-cause mortality, and severe hypoglycaemia. About Amaryl Amaryl (sulfonylurea) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Insulin or other diabetes
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