Prescription medications and drugs in general can be extremely helpful in treating injuries and ailments, but they can also cause a lot of harm. Unfortunately, drugs are oftentimes misused or prescribed by doctors for something they were not intended to treat. When this happens, it can lead to devastating side effects, and even death. As … Read moreHow drugs are deemed harmful
The FDA recently warned that homeopathic teething devices manufactured by Hyland’s Homeopathic may cause adverse reactions in infants, sometimes even leading to death. Since their investigation began in September, they have discovered more than 400 cases linked to problems with Hyland’s Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels. Before we go any further it should be noted … Read moreDangers of Hyland’s Homeopathic Teething Products
Invokana is a popular type 2 diabetes drugs that has been in the hot seat as of late because of reports of numerous cases of diabetic ketoacidosis caused by the drug. Developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma and marketed by Janssen, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, the FDA is warning that Invokana and … Read moreInside the Risks of Invokana
Zofran is a drug prescribed to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. The FDA had approved the drug for managing nausea in cancer patients. However, doctors have been prescribing Zofran “off-label” to expecting mothers experiencing morning sickness. Allegedly, the manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) marketed it to doctors as an anti-nausea drug for … Read moreWhy hundreds of families have filed Zofran Lawsuits
Transvaginal mesh injuries are extremely serious and a can result in years of pain and anguish for the woman victim. Over the last several months we have seen juries across the country award plaintiffs large sums, which is indicative of what a serious problem these implants are causing. Transvaginal mesh (TVM) implants are typically used … Read moreAn Update on Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has once again found themselves in hot legal water, this time because of negative side effects associated with the drug Risperdal. On July 1st, 2016, Johnson & Johnson was hit with a $70 million verdict in a Philadelphia court over a claim that a Tennessee teenage boy developed breasts after using the … Read moreJohnson & Johnson Slapped with $70M Verdict in Risperdal Trial
Benicar, brand name for olmesartan, is a medication prescribed for managing high blood pressure. It is manufactured by Daiichi Sankyo and marketed by Forest Laboratories in the US. In the United States alone, 11 million prescriptions are written for Benicar every year. In recent years, several patients have come forward with complaints about various life … Read moreThe History of Benicar Lawsuits
Risperdal is a psychotropic drug prescribed to manage multiple mental conditions such as schizophrenia, autism and bipolar disorders. Marketed by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to a wide range of consumer groups, covering old people with dementia to children with autism, Risperdal is worth billions of dollars. In the last 4 years, J&J has faced a … Read moreWhat you don’t know about Risperdal can hurt you
As we’ve discussed in recent weeks, Johnson & Johnson is facing numerous lawsuits in regards to questions about their talcum (baby) powder causing ovarian cancer in women. As hundreds of women across the country continue to bring suits against the pharma giant, we have learned a new detail. According to research, African American women may … Read moreAre There Certain Races at Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer?
Johnson & Johnson has suffered yet another blow in court because of the dangers associated with its baby powder. Just last week a jury awarded a St. Louis woman $55 million in damages after they determined Johnson & Johnson’s talcum (baby) powder gave the woman ovarian cancer. The plaintiff, Gloria Ristesund, used the baby powder … Read moreThe Danger of Using Baby Powder