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Apr-25-12 Albany, NY For a patient, being told you have to have a device, such as the Avaulta mesh implanted in you can be daunting. No matter how well made surgical devices are, there is still a chance for something to go wrong. Now, Avaulta lawsuits have been filed, alleging patients who received the Bard Avaulta mesh implant suffered serious adverse effects c... - FDA Wants Expert Advice on DePuy Hip Implants
Apr-24-12 Washington, DC The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be asking an advisory panel of experts to take a closer look at metal-on-metal implants, as calls for action were made following a large hip replacement recall , Reuters reported. According to the news outlet, the advisory panel will be held on June 27–28, and the panel of experts wil... - Studies Suggest Lexapro Heart Birth Defects, High Blood Pressure in Mothers
Apr-18-12 Washington, DC Previous studies have suggested evidence for Lexapro heart birth defects , but now new research has shown that similar antidepressants can raise blood pressure for women who take the pills during pregnancy, The New York Times reported. According to the news outlet, a new study has linked the antidepressants with an increased risk of... - Is Multaq Worth the Risks?
Apr-14-12 Boston, MA When patients deal with serious drug side effects, such as Multaq side effects , they often assume that, despite the side effects, they are taking the best medication available, making the side effects a necessary evil. But for people suffering from Multaq problems, especially in the face of recent Multaq warnings, news that Multaq may not ha... - Medtronic Lawsuit Settled for $85 Million
Apr-13-12 New York, NY A Medtronic lawsuit brought by disgruntled shareholders has been settled with the decision by the defendant to pay $85 million. The Associated Press reports the manufacturer of medical devices agreed to the settlement in an effort to put behind them allegations surrounding the Medtronic infuse bone graft and Infuse bone repair protein. ... - Actos Lawsuit Moves Forward
Mar-28-12 Lafayette, LA The large-scale Actos lawsuit is now moving forward, with a judge appointing plaintiffs' lawyers to handle litigation. The first hearing in the Actos bladder cancer lawsuit was scheduled for March 22, with 19 plaintiffs' attorneys being appointed. Plaintiffs in the Actos side effects lawsuit allege they suffered serious side effects after... - Multaq Concerns Reverberate through the Cardiology Community
Mar-27-12 Washington, DC The concern over Multaq side effects has, not surprisingly, made it to the pages of Cardiology News (2/12). Ever since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a health alert last December with regard to dronedarone (Multaq) and the risk to patients with permanent atrial fibrillation (AF), the cardiology world is proceeding wit... - Health Canada Fears Link between Propecia and Prostate Cancer
Mar-22-12 Ottawa, ON In attempting to reverse their hair loss, Canadian men who use Propecia finasteride may be at risk for losing a lot more, given a suspected link between finasteride and high-grade prostate cancer. Health Canada, the Canadian equivalent to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), notes that while the risk is small, it is a risk nonetheless... - Actos Whistleblower Claims Takeda Downplayed CHF Data
Mar-19-12 San Francisco, CA According to the latest reports from the Actos Whistleblower lawsuit, Dr. Helen Ge, a former consultant to Takeda Pharmaceuticals for Actos, claims the drug company routinely downplayed Actos-related congestive heart failure (CHF) cases to make the drug look better and thereby increase profits. Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride) i... - Discussion over Safety of Yasmin Birth Control Lost in Recent Debate
Feb-25-12 Washington, DC During the recent debate over the proposed requirement for employers to cover contraceptives for their workers, the question of whether Yasmin birth control drugs are safe has been lost in the shuffle, according to The Washington Post . The news source reported that there have been a troubling number of developments regarding the saf... - Pregnant Women Balance Paxil Birth Defects, Untreated Depression
Feb-23-12 Washington, DC Upon learning that they are pregnant, many women are able to nix the sushi, alcohol and caffeine, but antidepressants are a different issue. Despite the associated risks with a variety of medications and Paxil side effects , some women continue to use the drugs, The Baltimore Sun reported. According to the newspaper, studies and news... - Concerns about Multaq Side Effects
Feb-21-12 Spokane, WA Patients concerned about the risk of Multaq side effects can probably be forgiven, since their concern comes on the heals of an FDA Multaq warning. The warning, issued in December 2011, warned about the risk of Multaq heart problems—a concern because Multaq is approved to treat atrial flutter. But the FDA's January Multaq warning was... - Judge Sets First Hearing for Actos Diabetes Lawsuits
Feb-17-12 New Orleans, LA A federal judge in Louisiana has scheduled an initial court hearing for a group of lawsuits that claim that the Actos diabetes drug carries an increased risk of bladder cancer, The Associated Press reported. According to the news outlet, US District Judge Rebecca Doherty said she plans to appoint lead attorneys for the cases, which... - Johnson and Johnson Receives FDA Warning regarding DePuy Hip Implant
Feb-13-12 Washington, DC Johnson and Johnson subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics has reportedly received a warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about its DePuy hip implant . The Johnson and Johnson subsidiary is the same company that marketed the DePuy hip replacement devices, which were recalled in 2010 and linked to a high failure rate. Those metal-... - Was Yasmin Birth Control FDA Panel Vote Conflicted?
Feb-9-12 Washington, DC A recent decision by an expert panel convened under the auspices of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Yasmin birth control continues to be mired in controversy. Now, recent revelations suggesting conflicts on the part of some panelists add further substance to arguments by some that the panel vote should be overturned,... - Study Suggests Lexapro Side Effects May Include PPHN
Feb-3-12 Philadelphia, PA A recently released study suggests newborns could be at risk of Lexapro side effects , including serious Lexapro birth defects. The study, which found that infants exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) prior to birth had an increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension, was published in the British Medical Jo... - Yasmin Complaints Have No Borders
Feb-3-12 Paris, France Elina took Yazmine, which is the French equivalent of Yasmin , for more than 10 years before she realized that her health issues are likely related to the oral contraceptive. "I've had gallbladder problems and I have varicose veins and my doctor told me that I need to have them taken out before blood clots form," Elina says. "I can't help... - Paxil Side Effects the Ultimate Catch 22
Jan-28-12 New York, NY Paxil appears to be among those drugs that might qualify under "damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't" status. Paxil side effects are many and varied, serving as a trigger for many a Paxil lawsuit. And yet, in spite of continued warnings by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that link the antidepressant to such adverse reactions as... - Antidepressants Like Celexa Linked to Birth Defects
Jan-21-12 Washington, DC Antidepressants taken by pregnant women can be harmful to their babies, as certain drugs have been linked to a lung disorder, increasing the need to monitor Celexa side effects , according to WebMD . The news source reported that a new study found that pregnant women who used certain drugs may have a twofold increased risk for deliver... - Swedish Study Finds SSRIs in Pregnancy Linked to Infant Heart Defect
Jan-13-12 Stockholm, Sweden Researchers in Sweden have found that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn – or PPHN – compared with babies born to mothers who did not take SSRIs during pregnancy. The observational study, do...