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Accutane And Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Hoffmann-La Roche has been hit with nearly 1,000 lawsuits over Accutane side effects. Accutane has been associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, depression (suicide), and birth defects. The lawsuits allege that Roche pharmaceutical company failed to warn users about the potential side effects of Accutane. Hoffmann-La Roche stopped selling Accutane in June 2009. If you or a family member have experienced these side effects, you should contact an Accutane lawyer.(read
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Consumerinjurylawyers:accutane And Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Accutane, produced by pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-La Roche, is prescribed for severe acne as a last resort. Accutane side effects include Inflammatory Bowel Disease and birth defects. If you have contracted Inflammatory Bowel Disease while taking Accutane or if this disease appears after treatment is stopped, you may want to contact an Accutane lawyer.(read
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Fosamax And Fractured Femur
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Fosamax is a prescription drug manufactured by Merck. Research indicates a relationship between Fosamax and an unusual fracture of the femur bone. Millions of dollars have been awarded to users of this drug claiming that Fosamax may cause irreversible bone damage. Merck has reserved $60 million for future Fosamax lawsuit costs for Fosamax side effects.(read
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Consumerinjurylawyers:fosamax And Fractured Femur
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Fosamax (generic alendronate) prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis is a bisphosphonate drug. This drug is manufactured by Merck but is now available in generic form under a wide range of names. Medical reports indicate that unusual femur fractures may be linked to long-term use of Fosamax. Merck is faced with over 1000 Fosamax lawsuits.(read
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Chantix Linked To Seizures
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Pfizer produces and markets Chantix, which helps people to quit smoking by blocking nicotinic receptors. Reported side effects associated with Chantix use include seizures, erratic heart beat, vision complications, and depression. The FAA has banned pilots from using Chantix based on reports of these side effects. Chantix lawsuits accuse Pfizer of being negligent with the marketing of Chantix.(read
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Reglan Linked To Tardive Dyskinesia
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Reglan, commonly prescribed for heartburn, has been linked to tardive dyskinesia when taken in high doses or for long periods of time. The FDA says there is no cure for tardive dyskinesia and now requires all manufacturers to place a black box warning about Reglan side effects. In the near future, Reglan may be recalled.(read
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Avandia Linked To Heart Attacks
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Avandia is prescribed to patients with Type 2 Diabetes, known as adult onset diabetes. In 2007, a study was published reporting that patients who took Avandia increased their risk of heart failure and heart attack. The study also reported that Avandia users had an increased risk of life-threatening liver problems. In 2008, the consumer group known as Public Citizen asked the FDA to put a ban on Avandia. Later the American Diabetes Association and European Association for Study of Diabetes advised against using Avandia because they believed that the risks far outweighed the benefits. In 2010, the Senate Committee on Finance confirmed the link between Avandia and increased risk of heart attack.(read
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Consumerinjurylawyers:avandia Linked To Heart Attacks
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Government reports have been released indicating that Avandia increases the risk of heart attack. Based on the reports, the Senate Committee accused GlaxoSmithKline of negligence in failing to warn patients earlier about Avandia side effects. Some FDA officials recommend that Avandia be removed from the market. GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Avandia, denies that use of Avandia increases the risk of heart attacks.(read
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Shoulder Pain Pumps Linked To Permanent Joint Damage
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Shoulder pain pumps are used to relieve pain after surgery. According to medical studies, however, pain pumps using bupivacaine and epinephrine as painkillers damage collagen in the joint, leaving shoulder movement impaired and causing severe pain. Once this happens, the only alternative is more surgery to replace the shoulder.(read
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Avandia Linked To Heart Attack
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Avandia, a type 2 diabetes drug, has been linked to an increased rate of heart attack in patients using this drug. The New England Journal of Medicine reports on 42 clinical trials carried out by GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Avandia. The Senate has determined that GlaxoSmithKline is at fault for not informing the FDA of the increased risk of heart attack with Avandia. The FDA is considering an Avandia recall.(read
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