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Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:54 |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Class Action Lawsuit News!
FDA: Dilantin May Increase Risk of Stevens Johnson Syndrome
By Anne Bucher
 Dilantin (phenytoin) is a drug used to treat seizures that was initially approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1950s. The effectiveness of phenytoin to treat seizures was first recognized in 1938. Phenytoin suppresses abnormal brain activity that commonly occurs during an epileptic episode. Some studies have shown phenytoin to be useful to stabilize moods and to treat anxiety, although these uses have not been approved by the FDA.
FDA Warns of Significant Dilantin Side Effects
Dilantin, manufactured by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, has been commonly used to treat epilepsy. Despite its popularity, Dilantin has been linked to several serious side effects, including Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). SJS is a rare, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that is associated with certain drugs. In 2008, the FDA issued a warning about the potential for an increased risk of SJS in patients taking Dilantin.
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:48 |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Propecia Side Effects Class Action Lawsuit News!
Journal of Sexual Medicine Researchers Weigh in on Propecia
By Jessica Tyner
 Numerous studies have been conducted that link the anti-male pattern baldness drug Propecia to lasting sexual side effects. According to a report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, Propecia certainly works -- but it might be a trade-off. The potential side effects of Propecia -- including erectile dysfunction, male breast growth, genital shrinkage and mood swings -- can continue long after a man stops taking Propecia.
There are so many victims of Propecia side effects that drug injury lawsuits and Propecia class action lawsuits are flourishing in 2013. When testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone (a more potent form of testosterone), that’s when baldness occurs. Propecia works by lowering those conversion rates. This might lead to re-grown hair, but it may come at the cost of a person’s mental health and sex life.
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:43 |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Mirena Class Action Lawsuit News!
Massive Number of Mirena IUD Injury Reports Continues to Grow
By Amanda Antell
 The FDA has received over 45,000 Mirena IUD injury reports since the revelation that the popular intrauterine contraceptive can migrate and cause serious side effects. Since 2000, over 10 million women have used Mirena IUD as their form of birth control.
The Mirena IUD is a T-shaped devices implanted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy, and to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. Manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals, thousands of women are reporting serious injuries and complications related to this device. The recent count in injury reports by the FDA topples over 45,000 across the nation. Despite the lawsuits and warnings from the FDA, Bayer has chosen not recall Mirena or provide any additional warnings for the millions of women using the IUD.
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:09 |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Vaginal Mesh Class Action Lawsuit News!
Thousands of Lawsuits Allege Severe Vaginal Mesh Implant Complications
By Anne Bucher
 A vaginal mesh implant is permanently implanted into a woman’s body to reinforce a weakened vaginal wall. Vaginal mesh implants are most commonly used to treat pelvic organ prolapse.
Although once touted as an effective and convenient alternative to traditional surgical treatments, many women have suffered extreme vaginal mesh complications that have severely affected their quality of life. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), vaginal mesh implants are associated with a number of serious side effects, including:
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 07:02 |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Januvia/Byetta Class Action Lawsuit & Settlement News!
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Januvia Cancer
By Jessica Tyner
 The children of a California Januvia victim, Linda Blaylock, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in California. According to Robin Tasler, a daughter of the victim, her mother was given Januvia and Byetta to treat type-2 diabetes. Recent studies have linked these two popular diabetes drugs to pancreatic cancer and thyroid cancer.
Blaylock died in April of 2011 of pancreatic cancer, a serious side effect of Januvia that many victims claim they were never adequately warned about. Like other Januvia cancer victims, Blaylock was on the drug for many years before her cancer diagnosis. Type-2 diabetes can’t be “cured,” so most people find a drug that seems to work and stick with it for the long haul. This can cause heartbreaking results, which Blaylock’s family learned too late.
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 06:58 |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Metal on Metal Replacement Hip Implant Class Action Lawsuit News!
New Study: MRI Can Detect Early Hip Implant Problems
By Courtney Coren
 A new study finds that metal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint and that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to detect the inflamed joint.
The study done by researches at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City will appear in the next issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Researchers found that an MRI can identify problems with metal-on-metal hip implants before the patients display any symptoms.
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 06:52 |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Mesothelioma Asbestos Class Action Lawsuit News!
Diner Worker Sues LIRR for Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma
By Jessica Tyner
 Asbestos is a natural mineral used rampantly until the late 1970s in building construction -- but it comes with a deadly side effect. Mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive and deadly form of cancer that attacks organ linings. It’s almost always caused by asbestos exposure, and it’s often linked to construction workers and contractors who risked exposure every work day. However, those aren’t the only victims. The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) already lost an asbestos lawsuit back in 1999, but it looks like the battle isn’t over yet.
Years ago, three machinists sued LIRR for asbestos exposure and won a $16 million asbestos lawsuit settlement. They described the work conditions as “hellish” and that the managers didn’t care that workers were exposed daily to toxic chemicals. These men were machinists, regularly exposed to the underbelly of the LIRR -- but now, a man who worked in a completely different part of the system has stepped forward with mesothelioma.
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 13:33 |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Class Action Lawsuit Settlement News!
Court Revives Kohl's Fake Price Discount Class Action Lawsuit
By Matt O'Donnell
 A federal appeals court Tuesday revived a class action lawsuit accusing Kohl’s Corp. of falsely advertising the “regular price” on sale items, saying “price advertisements matter” to customers who make purchasing decisions based on this information.
The Ninth Circuit decision reverses an early court’s ruling that dismissed the Kohl’s price discount class action lawsuit in 2011 based on the argument that customers did not suffer economic injury from the deceptive pricing. Attorneys for Kohl’s had argued that even if the “regular” price being advertised was bogus, customers could not sue the company under California consumer protection laws because they didn’t pay more for the products than they otherwise would have.
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