The powerful painkilling lollipop, Actiq, is widely overused, which increases the risk of abuse, addiction and serious side effects. A recent study confirmed that over 90% of prescriptions for Actiq are off-label, or for uses which are not approved by the FDA. As a result, thousands… Read More
A clinical alert was issued by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (SCAI) to provide drug eluting stent recommendations and advice to physicians. The alert is intended to help reduce the risk of medicated stent blood clots and heart attacks, which can occur months or… Read More
After several months of investigating and researching claims for injuries suffered as a side effect of Ambien, the product liability lawyers of Saiontz & Kirk have announced that they are no longer pursuing legal claims against the manufacturer. (more…) Read More
As a result of the long-term effects of Fosamax, women with osteoporosis may not need to continue taking the drug to avoid the risk of fractures. A recent study indicates that after taking Fosamax for five years, the risk of most fractures is no greater if… Read More
A former vice president for Johnson & Johnson has indicated that he was fired for recommending an Ortho Evra birth control patch recall and for expressing safety concerns regarding other potentially faulty products. This insider information that the birth control patch manufacturer ignored safety concerns expressed before… Read More
According to an FDA advisory committee, the dangers of Ketek liver damage outweigh the potential benefits of the antibiotic when used to treat certain conditions. The committee has recommended that the manufacturer no longer be permitted to market the antibiotic for treatment of sinusitis or bronchitis,… Read More
[alert type="general" accent_color="" background_color="" border_size="1px" icon="fa-asterisk" box_shadow="yes" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""]UPDATE: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer accepting new Plavix cases. This archived post is for informational purposes.[/alert] Following the meeting of an FDA panel of experts last week, it does not appear that… Read More
Saiontz & Kirk is now investigating drug eluting stent lawsuits for individuals who suffered blood clots, heart attacks, strokes or death. The makers of medicated stents have failed to adequately warn users and the medical community about the dangers of their product. As a result, it… Read More
An FDA staff drug reviewer has openly criticized the continued use of the antibiotic Ketek in a letter to the New England Journal of Medicine published on November 23, 2006. Ketek side effects have included liver failure and death which the manufacturer did not adequately warn… Read More
UPDATED INFORMATION: Complete MoisturePLUS Recall May 27, 2007: Complete Moisture Plus Solution Recall: Following reports of an increased risk of a serious eye infection, all bottles of the multi-purpose contact lens solution have now been recalled. Complete Moisture Plus lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide. RECALL… Read More
