Top Drug Lawsuits

01/16/2015

Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a severe allergic skin reaction caused by common medications. There are both Zithromax Class action lawsuits and Tylenol Class action lawsuits currently pending, as the popular antibiotic and over the counter painkiller have both been tied closely to SJS, which burns the body from the inside out. http://ow.ly/Hs7CV

SJS can cause serious side effects, including blindness, as is shared in one recent news story.

01/15/2015

There have been so many claims of Xarelto bleeding that a Xarelto class action lawsuit was formed. Not only do patients claim they need medical monitoring given the many cases of excessive bleeding, but they say they were unaware there was a risk with zero antidote. http://ow.ly/HnX97

After months of preparation, the Xarelto MDL is getting centralized in Louisiana.

01/15/2015

Medical experts state that one in every 100 babies is born with cardiac birth defects, and that any birth defect can affect an individual throughout their entire life. This means that every year in the United States, approximately 40,000 infants are born with congenital heart defects (CHD), which is more than any other type of birth defect, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://ow.ly/HnVmd

A general discussion of congenital heart defects, and the things adult patientscmust contend with.

01/14/2015

Zithromax is one of the most popular antibiotics on the market and, since it’s only necessary to take it for five days instead of the usual two weeks, it’s very popular with children. Zithromax side effects can be severe, including Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). http://ow.ly/Hkyol

Zithromax SJS can be deadly, and as an antibiotic is often prescribed to children who share their stories of survival.

01/14/2015

Lipitor is a favorite cholesterol medication drug prescribed by physicians, often used as preventative means in women older than 50. However, Lipitor diabetes has been widely reported, with hundreds of women claiming they developed type-2 diabetes from taking the drug. http://ow.ly/Hkwdp

Lipitor Lawsuit: Lipitor Increases Risk of Diabetes Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

01/13/2015

There have been murmurings about Levaquin side effects for quite some time, especially as the Quinolone class action lawsuit continues to attract new members. The good news is that Levaquin complications are being covered, but unfortunately it comes at the cost of more and more Quinolone victims. http://ow.ly/HeP5g

ABC10 News zeroes in on the side effects of Levaquin as Class action lawsuit heats up.

01/13/2015

Risperdal is a popular antipsychotic drug commonly prescribed to young men and adolescent boys, most often to treat issues such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, there have been so many claims that Risperdal causes gynecomastia, or “man boobs”, that a Risperdal class action lawsuit is welcoming new members at an alarming rate. http://ow.ly/HeOHu

An influx of young men have joined the Risperdal Class action lawsuit, and now a new study takes an interest in the drug’s side effects.

01/12/2015

There have been so many testosterone gel complaints filed around the country that a testosterone gel class action lawsuit has been forming. Attorneys now have an appointment to meet the week of December 15 with Kennelly to address coordination proposals at the state and federal level. http://ow.ly/HbeLF

As more and more men come forward with claims of testosterone side effects, the consolidation efforts are scheduled for discussion in 2015.

01/09/2015

Stevens Johnson Syndrome is one of the most devastating side effects a patient can suffer from medication, but not many doctors have encountered it. One patient found this out, after his physician reaction had allegedly caused his condition to worsen. http://ow.ly/H3sJk

A family from Waco sued their family doctor, after one of their family members developed Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

01/08/2015

A married couple filed a Xarelto lawsuit on November 24, 2014, claiming that the popular drug caused harmful side effects. Peggy was prescribed the drug to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots, prevent stroke risks, and minimize the odds of DVT or blood clots happening again. http://ow.ly/H0K4j

01/08/2015

Across the country, expectant mothers are terrified of continuing their SSRI antidepressant medications due to multiple warnings of birth defects. While it is not recommended to suddenly cease medication without consulting a medical professional, the horrific articles describing these events make it very tempting. http://ow.ly/H0IHZ

A general discussion of the dilemma pregnant women are facing while taking SSRI antidepressants.

01/07/2015

Zithromax is prescribed for common ailments like ear infections or bronchitis, but some researchers are diving into the debate of possible side effects that can occur from taking Zithromax. http://ow.ly/GWrcU

Zithromax is facing increasing pressure from studies showing a possible risk in increasing a patient’s risk of heart attack when taking Z-pak.