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Sep-20-10 Cincinatti, OH Chantix has been on the market for only four years, but the smoking cessation drug has gained quite a reputation for provoking some very strange behaviors among its users… A 24-year-old woman on the drug woke her boyfriend up and started beating him without any warning, finishing with an attempt to kill herself. A 21-year-old... - Chasing Demons: "Securities Fraud Is Still Happening"
Sep-20-10 Sante Fe, NM Securities fraud seems to have dropped from the headlines, and Bernie Madoff is in safely locked up far from other peoples' money. But make no mistake, says Louis Straney, a super expert on fraud detection, litigation, prevention and control of financial misconduct—there is a never-ending stream of heartless pretenders intent on stealing you... - Did Seroquel Cause Veteran's Death?
Sep-5-10 Washington, DC Families of soldiers and veterans who have died while taking Seroquel have requested an investigation, citing concerns that the antipsychotic medication may have caused their loved ones' deaths. The Associated Press ( AP ) reported on 8/30/10 that Andrew White returned from a tour of duty in Iraq showing signs of post-traumatic... - More Reglan Plaintiffs Dissing Their Dyskinesia in Court
Sep-3-10 Atlanta, GA The number of Reglan lawsuits are reported to number in the hundreds, as patients who took both Reglan and generic metoclopramide are suing the manufacturers after developing tardive dyskinesia and other side effects. A trial involving a Reglan plaintiff took place in US District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division duri... - Paxil Researcher Pleads Guilty to Charges
Sep-2-10 Washington, DC GlaxoSmithKline is the subject of more bad publicity after a researcher was allegedly found to have falsified data in trials about Paxil. Meanwhile, the drug maker faces lawsuits alleging newborns suffered Paxil Birth defects when they were exposed to Paxil prior to birth. The psychiatrist who reportedly falsified clinical data, Dr. M... - Reglan Patients Should Keep Eye on Statute of Limitations
Aug-28-10 San Diego, CA People who have experienced Reglan side effects and are considering legal action should be aware of the statute of limitations. Although the time to file a Reglan lawsuit has not run out, time is ticking for attorneys to gather evidence and put together a case. Patients who believe they or someone they know have suffered from tardive dysk... - Protopic, Cancer and Other Risks: Is the Message Getting Through?
Aug-28-10 Washington, DC The potential relationship—however slight —between Protopic and cancer may not be resonating with the masses, in spite of the fact that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a boxed warning in 2006 with regard to the cancer risk. Here's an excerpt from the Protopic official website: "The safety of using Pro... - Attorney: Statute of Limitations on Reglan Lawsuits Running out
Aug-16-10 Los Angeles, CA According to Kate Gillespie, an attorney with Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, patients who suspect they have suffered Reglan side effects should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Although there are approximately six months before the statute of limitations on filing a Reglan lawsuit runs out, attorneys need time to evaluate... - Lawsuits for Generic Reglan Rising
Aug-12-10 Washington, DC The potential for Reglan tardive dyskinesia through the use of Reglan has been heightened with the introduction of Reglan generics. And now we are seeing Reglan lawsuits that are not actually tied to actual Reglan, but generic forms of metoclopramide. To that end, two new lawsuits have appeared with plaintiffs alleging Tardive Dyskinesia... - Reglan Lawsuit Goes to Trial July 26
Jul-24-10 Atlanta, GA A generic Reglan lawsuit is reportedly set to go to court July 26, 2010. The suit alleges that the company responsible for generic Reglan (also labeled metoclopramide) failed to adequately warn the plaintiff about the risks of side effects. The lawsuit alleges that pharmaceutical company Pliva did not adequately warn consumers about the... - A Litany of Depakote Birth Defects that Are Not Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Jul-13-10 Seattle, WA When Cindy was a teenager, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. Her neurologist prescribed Depakote . "I became pregnant and wasn't told to stop taking the medication," she says. "My first child was born with a heart malformation and my second child was recently diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome, but I didn't drink when I was pregnant." C... - Avandia Debate Continues at ADA Conference
Jul-7-10 Orlando, FL Three years after Dr. Steven Nissen pronounced a so-called death sentence on type 2 diabetes drug Avandia , there is still confusion as to just how bad the drug is. Discussions and presentations at a recent gathering of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reveal that medical opinion remains polarized. According to a 7/4/10 summary of... - Will New Byetta Weekly Injection Carry Similar Concerns?
Jun-13-10 Washington, DC Despite growing concerns over the link between Byetta and acute pancreatitis, the manufacturers of Byetta plan to introduce a longer-acting form of the medication to be taken just once weekly. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set October 22 as the target date for a decision regarding approval of Bydureon. The 5/6/10 issu... - "Both My Boys have Spinal Problems and Autism Caused by Depakote"
Jun-13-10 Lexington, SC "I can't believe this drug is still prescribed to women of child-bearing age," says Sonja, who started taking Depakote in 1986 for epilepsy. "I was first on Dilantin, then my doctor switched me to Depakote and said it was ok to get pregnant. How wrong he was." Sonja's first son, Casey, was diagnosed with Chiari 1 Malformation, a condit... - Reglan Side Effects: "You Can't Stop Them"
Jun-12-10 Costa Mesa, CA Joan T. says she knows all too well about Reglan side effects after taking the medication for more than a year. A black box warning on the medication alerts patients to the link between Reglan and tardive dyskinesia, but there was no warning in place when Joan took the medication a few years ago. "I was having stomach pains and diarrh... - Avandia Increases Heart Risks and Deaths over Rival Drug
Jun-11-10 According to a Food and Drug Administration reviewer who worked on a recent study, U.S. government scientists found GlaxoSmithKline Plc's diabetes drug Avandia increased heart risks and deaths compared to Actos, a rival pill. The findings have not yet been published, but the analysis by U.S. government scientist come only a few weeks ahead of a publi... - The No Surprises Act Not Foolproof
Feb-23-22 Santa Clara, CA The No Surprises Act, that went into effect January 1, 2022 intends to provide protection against surprise medical bills such out-of-network bills for in-network hospitals and services such as an air ambulance ride (not ground ambulance) to an in-network hospital. But don’t be surprised if you get a surprise bill… Out-Of-N... - Reglan Lawsuits Lead to Debate Over Corporate Immunity for Generic Drug Makers
Jun-4-10 Washington, DC Lawsuits stemming from Reglan side effects have prompted a new round of debate over federal laws that provide complete immunity from state lawsuits even when cases of serious harm have been linked to their products. The US Supreme Court has called on the Obama administration to take a stand in the situation, which grew out of the Eigh... - Pfizer Spends Millions on Lobbyists Despite Chantix Warnings
Jun-3-10 Washington, DC A recently released expenditure report reveals that international pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer spent roughly $4.3 million lobbying congress and federal agencies in the first quarter of 2010 to include items like smoking cessation medications in the health care overhaul bill, despite the inherent risks of Chantix suicide . While s... - Reglan Side Effects Can Run the Entire Demographic Spectrum
May-21-10 Houston, TX For various reasons, Reglan side effects run across the entire demographic spectrum. Reglan tardive dyskinesia , which is the involuntary movement of tongue, eyes and other facial muscles, as well as limbs and appendages, is usually associated the elderly, following a lifetime of medicinal use. But Reglan can affect people at any age, includ...