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Jul-27-10 Chilliwack, BC Daphne M. took Accutane for one year, from 2008 to 2009. Within a few months, Daphne started experiencing up to 20 bowel movements a day. Although she no longer takes the acne medication, she still suffers from suspected inflammatory bowel disease [she is currently waiting for a diagnosis]. Daphne is angry that she suffered so much and t... - "Yasmin Has Cost More than My Health"
Jun-16-10 Los Angeles, CA "I'm hopeful that by describing my symptoms, I might save another woman's life," says Janet (not her real name). "I don't smoke or drink or do drugs but I did take Yasmin birth control for two years, until I was diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) that almost killed me." "'Are you still on Yasmin?' my doctor asked. 'Stop taki... - PPI Hip Fracture Just One Side Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitor
Jun-14-10 Boston, MA The proton pump inhibitor is a godsend for any patient suffering from extreme acid reflux or related problems for which milder antacids prove little or no value. However, various side effects are proving to be a problem for some. PPI drugs serve to reduce stomach acid and provide relief for those who suffer from chronic acid reflux, more... - Advocacy Group Re-States Petition to Ban Meridia, Blasts FDA
May-29-10 Washington, DC While various global health agencies have stepped up their opposition to Meridia sibutramine due to Meridia side effects, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen (PC) has been railing against the diet drug since 2002. In March of that year, PC officially petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the drug from pharmac... - Manufacturer Continues to Face Legal Challenges over Fixodent Denture Adhesive
May-23-10 Houston, TX Manufacturer Proctor and Gamble faces mounting lawsuits from users of Fixodent denture adhesive who claim that the product has led to severe abdominal problems and copper deficiencies. The latest class action suit is being launched by a law firm in Houston that represents a number of clients showing signs of zinc poisoning, a common side... - Ready To Eat Beef Taquito and Chicken Quesadilla Products Recalled for Possible Salmonella
Mar-10-10 Washington, DC Windsor Foods is recalling approximately 1.7 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The packages of beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products contain as an ingredient the specific Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP), which was previously recalled, the U.S... - Taking Reglan for Your Migraine Could Give You a Bigger Headache
Feb-27-10 Washington, DC Originally approved to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Reglan it is often used off-label to treat severe headaches and migraines. While Reglan (metoclopramide) has proven effective to lessen the symptoms of headaches, patients need to be aware of Reglan side effects—not the least of which is tardive dyskinesia . There is n... - Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Grows To 225 Illnesses in 44 States
Feb-15-10 Houston, TX As the nationwide Salmonella Montevideo outbreak continues to grow, the salmonella lawyers at Simon & Luke have been busy fielding questions from hundreds of concerned citizens on our toll-free hotline (1-888-335-4901). Below is an update on the outbreak with answers to the most frequently asked questions. How many people are sick?... - Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Sickens 184 Nationwide - Italian Sausage Suspected as the Source
Jan-24-10 The Centers for Disease Control ("CDC") is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections. Investigators are using DNA analysis of Salmonella ba... - Suspected Food Poisoning Spoils Holiday Cheer in Newark
Jan-10-10 Newark, NJ An outbreak of foodborne illness in Newark, New Jersey sickened dozens of people over the holidays. For them, Christmas was a little less merry and the New Year certainly got off on the wrong foot. The foodborne illness incident is thought to have occurred on December 26 at the Iberia Peninsula, a popular restaurant in Newark's Ironbound... - Simon & Luke Collects Settlements on Behalf of Peanut Butter Salmonella Victims
Jan-4-10 Sylvester, GA Simon & Luke recently collected settlements on three more cases for individuals who suffered severe salmonella poisoning after consuming Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter made by ConAgra Foods, Inc. In November 2006, public health officials at CDC and state health departments detected a substantial increase in the number of r... - Zinc Overdose: the Trouble with Denture Cream
Dec-28-09 Santa Fe, NM People who use Fixodent and other denture adhesives may be aware of the risk of denture cream zinc poisoning. What they may not realize is that denture adhesive zinc poisoning has been shown to cause neurological damage—some of it irreversible—and that it is very easy to ingest excessive amounts of zinc. According to an arti... - Does Pharmacy Closure Violate Employment Law?
Dec-17-09 Minneapolis, MN A food chain headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota may have violated federal and state employment laws when it announced the closure of a grocery store and pharmacy. According to the December 11 issue of the Dubuque-based Telegraph Herald , Representative Chuck Isenhart (D-Dubuque) is calling for a state investigation to determine if... - Zicam User Says Some Food Now Tastes "Like Rotted Garbage"
Nov-14-09 Altoona, FL Barry L. is one of many patients who say they have suffered from Zicam smell loss . And like the other patients, Barry is angry about the Zicam side effects. Unfortunately, Barry has been told that he will never regain his sense of smell. "On January 3, 2009, I had a head cold so I decided to try Zicam nasal spray," Barry says. "I used it... - Experts Claim Chinese Drywall Safe, But Jury Still Out
Nov-12-09 Tampa, FL Homeowners had little doubt that Chinese drywall posed health risks for their households. However, a recent symposium in Tampa concluded that Chinese drywall is not as grave a problem as most people believe it to be. Two conclusions were reached at the symposium: that the drywall is not a hazard to human health, and that the culprit ingred... - Salmonella Spice Outbreak
Nov-10-09 Los Angeles, CA The salmonella lawyers at Simon & Luke continue to prosecute cases from the West Coast outbreak of rare Salmonella Rissen. In the past year, 90 people across five states have been sickened by this strain of foodborne illness , and 22 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported yet. The outbreak investigation On Ma... - Denture Cream Lawsuits: Understanding Copper and Zinc in Our Bodies
Oct-22-09 Buffalo, NY Recent news about denture adhesive zinc poisoning has people talking about zinc and copper levels in their body. Until the news about denture cream zinc poisoning came out, most people probably did not give too much thought to the possibility of zinc toxicity or copper deficiency. However, now that the two conditions have been linked to Fix... - Zicam: Zinc Reportedly Linked to Smell Loss in 1930s
Oct-2-09 Buffalo, NY With winter—and cold season—just around the corner, some people are wondering what cold remedy they can turn to for help dealing with their seasonal sniffles. Many turned to Zicam, but with a recent recall of certain Zicam products following revelations of serious Zicam side effects, not everyone will be as quick to reach for that remedy... - Foodborne Illness Puts Kids at Risk
Sep-28-09 Washington, DC According to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, there appears to be a severe disconnect in communicating foodborne illness recalls to US schools. Last year, almost 250 students contracted salmonellosis from schools that continued to serve contaminated food product days past the recall dates. If regulatory and investi... - Yasmin/Yaz Birth Control Linked to Gallbladder Problems
Sep-9-09 Nampa, ID Amber had her gallbladder removed when she was just 19 years old. At the time, no one associated Yasmin , the birth control she was taking, with gallbladder problems. Now 21, Amber says having her gallbladder removed "really sucks because I get really bad heartburn when I eat greasy and fatty foods, but they taste so good!" Amber first exp...