With $2.5 billion in sales for 2015 alone, doctors commonly prescribe the “little purple pill” Nexium for heartburn. PPIs also …
What Is Nexium Used For? Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) for Acid Reflux
Acid flowing back into the esophagus causes heartburn. It can be extremely painful. Heartburn’s a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Of …
PPI Lawsuit Information for Kidney Damage, Renal Failure Victims
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)Overview Lawsuit Information Side Effects Settlements & Compensation Filing a Claim Qualify for Settlement PPI Lawsuit Overview …
Cherokee Nation Throws Risperdal Lawsuit at J&J
Cherokee Nation faces Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, in Oklahoma state court over Risperdal’s dangerous side effects. …
12 Frequently Asked Zofran Lawsuit Questions, Answered
Zofran (commonly known as Ondansetron) is a popular anti-nausea drug for chemotherapy patients. However, doctors often prescribe the drug off-label …
Taxotere Complications – A Comprehensive Review
Taxotere: The Basics Taxotere (generic: docetaxel) is a well-established anti-mitotic chemotherapy medication. However, as a chemotherapy drug, some Taxotere complications …
How to Decide: Anticoagulant Therapy vs. IVC Filters
Stroke survivors know that if the universe could fire bullets, they’ve just dodged one. Imagining another stroke brings a rush …
What Clomid Side Effects Mean for Mom and Baby
For many women facing infertility, the first treatment route suggested by healthcare providers is Clomid. Clomid is an oral medication …
A Brief History of Yaz Settlements
In 2011, former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler publicly accused Bayer of making misleading Yaz marketing claims. Dr. Kessler also …
Risperdal and Gynecomastia: Physical & Psychological Side Effects
Risperdal and Gynecomastia: Physical Impact The way the body changes during puberty is enough to make even the healthiest young …
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: The Invokana DKA Side Effect
Once diagnosed, type 2 diabetes demands lifestyle changes. Dietary changes. Physical activity changes. You must carefully monitor and regulate blood …
Yaz Birth Control Injuries Reportedly Caused by Blood Clots
In March 2006, FDA-approved Yaz quickly became the best-selling oral contraceptive on the market. The popular pill drove sales of …
Yaz Birth Control 6 – 7x More Likely to Cause Blood Clot Injuries
Blood clots: they’re pernicious and sometimes deadly. Now, women taking birth control containing drospirenone are 6 to 7 times more …
Low Testosterone Side Effects vs. Drug Side Effects: Which Are Worse?
Testosterone levels fluctuate throughout a man’s life. In fact, as men grow older, average testosterone levels gradually decline. And many …
Xarelto Internal Bleeding Measurements Found to Be Unreliable
A recent study found tests used to measure bleeding risks may not be effective for patients taking Xarelto.
Are SGLT2 Inhibitors like Invokana Worth the Risk?
Some people believe that the benefits of Invokana are not worth the associated risks.
Vitreous Hemorrhage Associated with Xarelto
Drugs and medications are meant to heal our bodies, not harm them.
Pseudotumor Cerebri Lawsuits Go Beyond Uterine Perforation
Popular contraceptive Mirena has been under legal fire for some years thanks to uterine perforations, but a new, serious side effect has been taking the center stage.
Xarelto Linked to Higher Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
A recent study conducted on new blood thinners and their potential gastrointestinal bleeding risks found that Xarelto (clinically known as rivaroxaban) and Pradaxa (dabigatran) could be more dangerous than warfarin.
SSRIs and PPHN: How Antidepressants Link to Birth Defects
Taking any kind of medication during pregnancy can pose a risk to a developing baby, thanks to the limited ability to perform clinical trials and determine any kind of sure safety.