Many medications that are supposed to help patients actually end up causing very serious side effects. Some drugs cause birth defects. For example, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been…
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In November of last year, a Topamax plaintiff was awarded $11 million in compensation. The case, Gurley v. Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceutical, occurred in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Topamax appealed the decision, but Judge…
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The risks of SSRI use during pregnancy has been well-established by research, including a New England Journal of Medicine study showing a significant increase in the chances of a child…
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Over-the-counter medications can be dangerous to patients. While many assume that over-the-counter medications are low risk, the reality is that patients can become sick or even suffer fatal adverse reactions from taking…
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Off-label medications can be dangerous to patients because they can result in a patient suffering an adverse reaction or unexpected side effect. A defective drug lawyer in the St. Louis,…
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New Food and Drug Association warnings requirements have been announced for testosterone products. Testosterone treatments including AndroGel were marketed towards men as a way to have more energy, feel younger…
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A Food and Drug Administration recall may be necessary when a drug or food product turns out to be dangerous. A recall means that the product is removed from the market…
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What Birth Defects Do SSRIs Cause? from Jeffrey Lowe Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) have been linked to birth defects when a child is exposed during a mother’s pregnancy.…
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Actos is a type 2 diabetes medication intended to improve glucose and blood sugar control. The active ingredient in the drug is a generic medication called pioglitazone hydrochloride, and the…
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Since the 1980s, the use of antidepressant medications has increased almost 400 percent. Today, 11 percent of all Americans over the age of 12 take medication to treat depression, with…
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