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- Yasmin and Yaz alleging oral contraceptive can cause blood clots and other side effects. (Feb-8-12)
- Composix Kugel Mesh Patches alleging the memory recoil ring has the potential to break and cause bowel perforation or chronic enteric fistulae. (Feb-1-12)
- Zoloft allegedly linked to heart and lung birth defects. (Feb-1-12)
- Bjork Shiley Heart Valves alleging defective heart valves. (Jan-26-12)
- Levaquin alleging tendon rupture and tendinitis that may have been caused by Levaquin (Jan-18-12)
- Bleeding Deaths Associated with Pradaxa (Jan-18-12)
- Emergency Room Charges alleging hospital overcharging on emergency room bill. (Jan-13-12)
- Adderall for alleged risk of heart attack and stroke. (Jan-11-12)
- Transvaginal Mesh alleging TVT sling procedure can cause a transvaginal mesh complication and side effects. (Jan-6-12)
- Paxil Birth Defects alleging link to the birth defect persistant pulmonary hypertention in the newborn (PPHN) and infant death. (Jan-3-12)
- Diethylstilbestrol allegedly linked to breast cancer in offspring and other DES cancer side effects. (Jan-3-12)
- Celexa allegedly linked to birth defects including heart, lung and other side effects. (Jan-3-12)
- Prozac Birth Defects alleging devastating birth defects including heart, lung and other side effects. (Jan-3-12)
- Paxil Heart Defects alleging Paxil causes heart defects in newborns. (Jan-3-12)
- Safyral Birth Control alleging increased risk of blood clots. (Dec-29-11)
- Multaq alleging serious Multaq side effects including liver failure, heart failure, and other issues. (Dec-19-11)
- Beyaz may allegedly cause blood clots and other side effects. (Dec-13-11)
- Zoloft Heart Birth Defects alleging that pregnant women who took the SSRI Zoloft have an increased risk of delivering a baby with heart defects. (Dec-9-11)
- Hip & Knee Replacement alleging sterilization practices can cause implant failure. (Dec-2-11)
- DePuy Metal Hip Replacement alleging defective product recall of ASR hip implant for health reasons. (Dec-2-11)
- Plavix alleging it causes abdominal bleeding. (Nov-22-11)
- Byetta allegedly linked to renal kidney failure and acute pancreatitis. (Nov-22-11)
- Autism alleging SSRI antidepressants and other medications may cause autism. (Nov-16-11)
- Medtronic's Infuse Bone Graft allegedly linked to life-threatening complications. (Nov-3-11)
- Fosamax allegedly causing femur fractures, Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and other bone fracture in cancer patients. (Oct-26-11)
- Bisphosphonates alleging bisphosphonates side effects and risk of osteoporotic medication causing serious medical conditions. (Oct-26-11)
- Propecia alleging negative side effects such as erectile dysfunction, impotence, and nipple discharge. (Oct-24-11)
- CardioGen-82 alleging risk of radiation exposure led to Bracco Diagnostics, Inc. CardioGen-82 recall. (Oct-17-11)
- Risperdal allegedly puts elderly patients at risk for stroke or diabetes. (Sep-23-11)
- Januvia allegedly can cause cancer, pancreatitis and other side effects. (Sep-19-11)
- Veterans PTSD allegedly failed to provide medical and mental healthcare to injured servicemen and women returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Sep-9-11)
- Abilify also known as Aripiprazole, for allegedly causing blood sugar disorders such as diabetes, hyperglycemia and other adverse side effects. (Aug-19-11)
- Propecia (Canada) alleging Propecia and Proscar may cause sexual dysfunction side effects in men. (Aug-12-11)
- Actos alleging bladder, heart or kidney damage may have been caused by use of Actos... (Aug-8-11)
- Zimmer Natural alleging defective Zimmer Natural knee and Natural hip replacements. (Aug-2-11)
- Chantix alleging heart attack and other Chantix heart problems. (Jul-30-11)
- Wellbutrin alleging that treatment with Wellbutrin may cause heart birth defects, worsening depression and/or suicidality. (Jul-29-11)
- Avaulta alleging Bard Avaulta mesh system may cause serious side effects. (Jul-29-11)
- SJS, Stevens Johnson Syndrome alleging that certain drugs cause this deadly skin inflammation. (Jul-19-11)
- Lexapro Birth Defects linked to heart, lung and other birth defects. (Jul-6-11)
- Lisinopril alleging liver damage and other side effects. (Jun-28-11)
- Antipsychotic Medications alleging various side effects from antipsychotics. (Jun-17-11)
- Accutane IBD allegedly linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. (Jun-15-11)
- Topamax alleging Topamax (topiramate) may cause oral birth defects in the children of mothers who took it during pregnancy. (Jun-15-11)
- Avandia alleging heart attacks, increased fracture risk that may have been caused by Avandia. (Jun-13-11)
- Statins alleging that the class of drugs known as statins may cause birth defects and other side effects. (Jun-13-11)
- Humira alleging Humira side effects including lymphoma cancer risk, infection and other Humira reactions. (Jun-13-11)
- Zocor allegedly linked to liver problems and a number of other potentially fatal side effects. (Jun-9-11)
- Vytorin alleged risk of heart attack and liver damage. (Jun-9-11)
- Asbestos Mesothelioma Studies have shown that asbestos particles in the air can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and lung disease asbestosis, and many former and all new uses of asbestos in the U.S. have been banned. (Jun-1-11)
- Zetia Merck and Shering-Plough have conducted unpublished tests that raise questions about risks of heart attack for Zetia users. (Apr-13-11)
- Charite™ Spinal Disc alleging the disc replacements were not adequately tested, cause increased pain, and may require risky surgical procedures. (Mar-29-11)
- Avastin Linked to Increased Risk of Death (Mar-23-11)
- Terbutaline (birth defects, heart damage) alleging birth defects or cardiovascular damage may have been caused by Terbutaline Sulphate. (Mar-7-11)
- Zimmer Durom Cup alleging plastic hip liners are defective. (Mar-4-11)
- Zimmer NexGen alleging defective knee replacements. (Mar-4-11)
- Tylenol/Acetaminophen allegegly linked to liver failure, asthma and overdose in children. (Mar-2-11)
- Avelox antibiotic linked to tendon ruptures and other side effects. (Dec-8-10)
- Fentanyl alleging harm from defective pain patches. (Oct-8-10)
- Birth Injury alleging injuries resulting at birth from medical malpractice or negligence. (Jul-9-10)
- Depakote alleging birth defects. (Jun-26-10)
- Effexor Heart Defects alleging that women who took Effexor while pregnant face an increased risk of having a baby with heart defects. (Jun-24-10)
- Asbestosis alleging asbestos exposure can lead to asbestosis lung disease and other side effects (Jun-5-10)
- Effexor Birth Defects alleging serious birth defects of heart and lung including Persistant Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn (PPHN). (Apr-27-10)
- Reglan for alleged side effects such as Tardive Dyskinesia. (Apr-19-10)
- Veteran Disability Benefits alleging unlawful denial of disabled veterans benefits. (Apr-12-10)
- Bextra allegedly causing skin inflammations - Stevens Johnson Syndrome - that can be life threatening. (Apr-7-10)
- MRI Health Risks alleging gadolinium based contrast agents pose health risks. (Apr-7-10)
- Shoulder Pain Pump alleging defective pain pump can cause injury during surgery. (Mar-15-10)
- Prozac Heart Birth Defects alleging that taking Prozac during pregnancy can cause heart birth defects in the newborn. (Jan-15-10)
- Simvastatin and Amiodarone alleged risk of Rhabdomyolysis when drugs used together. (Nov-19-09)
- Enbrel for alleged side effects including serious blood problems, allergic reactions, fungal infections, and cancer. (Oct-26-09)
- Daypro allegedly causing the life-threatening skin disorders SJS, TEN, and EM. (Sep-25-09)
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