Posts for the 'Plavix' Category

Plavix lawsuit filed in New Jersey

On October 30, 2006, one of the first Plavix lawsuits was filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.  Read the rest of this entry »

Plavix side effects not fully disclosed to consumers

Two studies have demonstrated the risks associated with Plavix, yet the manufacturer has failed to properly warn of the Plavix side effects.  By failing to inform consumers about the risks associated with their blood thinner, the manufacturers have put users at risk of serious injury. Read the rest of this entry »

Drug eluting stent safety being reviewed

Doctors and scientists are meeting this week in Washington, D.C. to review and debate the dangers of drug-eluting stents.  These cardiac stents are used to open clogged arteries.  However, cardiologists have begun to question the safety of these newer medicated stents Read the rest of this entry »

Plavix recall or withdrawl is not yet being considered

Since Saiontz & Kirk announced that we are investigating claims for Plavix side effects, many concerned individuals have contacted our office for a free claim evaluation.  Studies have found that Plavix provides no significant benefit over cheaper aspirin, and could in fact increase the risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries for some users. Read the rest of this entry »

Plavix injury claims are now being investigated

Saiontz & Kirk has recently started investigating and reviewing potential claims for injuries suffered as a side effect of Plavix. The popular blood thinner has become the second best selling medication in the world as an alternative to aspirin for prevention blood clots and to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The manufacturers claimed that Plavix is better than aspirin and is safer for those with gastrointestinal problems. However, recent studies have shown that Plavix has no benefit over aspirin and may actually increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, gastrointestinal bleeding and recurrent ulcers for some users. Read the rest of this entry »

Additional Information and Lawsuit Resources

MRI Lawsuit
MRI Contrast Lawsuits

Gadolinium contrast used during MRI and MRA could cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) among those with kidney problems.

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Chantix Lawsuits
Denture Cream Problems

Fixodent lawsuits and Super PoliGrip lawsuits are being filed for denture wearers who suffered zinc poisoning, neuopathy and other injuries.

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Yamaha Rhino Rollover Lawsuits
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement

The DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant has been associated with a higher-than-expected rate of hip failures and other painful hip problems.

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Yasmin and Yaz problems
Yasmin and Yaz Side Effects

The popular birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries that were not adequately warned about.

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