Belviq Cancer Risk and Lawsuits Over Recalled Diet Drug
It has been more than 18 months since federal regulators recalled Belviq due to a cancer risk associated with the diet drug. However, as new cases of Belvic cancer continue to emerge and individuals learn that previously diagnosed cancer may have resulted from side effects of… Read More
Zantac, Zantac OTC and Ranitidine Recall Issued Due to NDMA Contamination
Following months of concerns about whether side effects of ranitidine in Zantac increase the risk of cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that all ranitidine-based drugs should be removed from the market, including name-brand Zantac, over-the-counter and all generic equivalents. (more…) Read More
Heartburn Medication Kidney Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
October 2023 Update: Following an October 2023 PPI heartburn drug lawsuit settlement, Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer reviewing new potential cases. The information on this page is for informational purposes only. It is becoming increasingly clear that the makers of Nexium, Prilosec, Dexilant, Protonix, Prevacid,… Read More
Side Effects of Monster Energy, Rockstar, Red Bull and Other Energy Drinks
Many consumers remain unaware of the serious and potentially life threatening side effects of energy drinks, such as Monster, Rockstar and Red Bull. While these highly caffeinated beverages are commonly sold in convenience stores next to Coke and Pepsi, they are very different and have been… Read More
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Removal Attempts May Be Difficult or Impossible
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have been linked to hundreds of reports involving severe and disabling complications, including instances where the device migrated, tilted, fractured or caused small parts to travel through the body, potentially entering the heart and lungs. Most of these IVC filter problems… Read More
Essure Hysterectomy Removal Often Necessary Following Complications
As the product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. continue to review potential Essure procedure lawsuits for women throughout the U.S., the devastating complications women may experience as a result of this controversial form of sterilization are clearly evident, with many women requiring a hysterectomy… Read More
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Pregnant Women Poses a Serious Risk
While exposure to carbon monoxide poses a serious health concern for everyone, pregnant women face a particularly high risk, and special treatments may be required to protect the developing baby in the event of carbon monoxide poisoning during pregnancy. (more…) Read More
Essure Procedure Problems Have Caused Painful Complications for Women Nationwide
Thousands of women have reported suffering severe and painful problems following an Essure procedure, where bendable metal coils are implanted in the fallopian tubes to provide permanent protection against pregnancy. As a result of the risk that women may be left with debilitating pain, internal injuries… Read More
Link Between “Roundup Ready” Problems and Cancer Risks Faced by Farm Workers
Over the last year, serious concerns have emerged about the widespread use of glyphosate-based weedkillers, with side effects of Roundup and other similar herbicides linked to a risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers. (more…) Read More