The increased risk of birth defects associated with Paxil and other SSRI antidepressants was evaluated in two new studies published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers found an association between antidepressants taken early in the pregnancy and three specific birth defects: abnormal skull… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
June 28, 2007 | No Comments
Last month, the makers of Oxycontin, Purdue Pharma, reached an agreement worth over $635 million to resolve criminal charges stemming from their false marketing regarding the risk of addiction associated with the painkiller. A large portion of the profits the company generated while mislabeling their drug… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
June 25, 2007 | 2 Comments
Last month, a study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine after independent researchers reviewed data from clinical trials which showed that Avandia side effects could increase the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular death. The only reason those independent researchers had access to… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
June 20, 2007 | No Comments
An Avandia class action suit has been filed against GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, the maker of the Type 2 diabetes medication. The lawsuit was filed by shareholders who claim that they were misled by the company about the increased risk of heart attacks and heart related death, which… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
June 14, 2007 | 2 Comments
During congressional hearings on Wednesday, FDA officials indicated that they intend to ask drug makers to add a new 'black box' warning to Avandia and Actos. The warning will highlight the increased risk of heart failure associated with the two drugs which are used to treat… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
June 11, 2007 | 1 Comment
On May 26, 2007, there was a Complete Moisture Plus recall after a recent Acanthamoeba keratitis outbreak was directly linked to the popular contact lens solution. The serious eye infection has left many users with permanent eye damage and lawsuits are being pursued nationwide. >>INFORMATION: Complete… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
June 6, 2007 | No Comments
UPDATE 9/4/2007: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer reviewing potential new OxyContin lawsuits. Earlier this month, a criminal investigation concluded with the makers of OxyContin pleading guilty to misdemeanor violations of misbranding the drug by actively minimizing the risk of addiction to increase profits, even at… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
May 30, 2007 | 5 Comments
Earlier this week a study was released which concluded that the Avandia heart attack risk is 43% greater when compared to people taking no drug or other diabetes medications. It has now been confirmed that the FDA reached a similar conclusion from the data several months… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
May 26, 2007 | No Comments
The FDA and drug maker Novartis AG have issued an important warning about problems with Exjade which could lead to kidney failure or death. Information about Exjade side effects were outlined in a May 14, 2007 letter to healthcare providers which was posted on the FDA… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
May 22, 2007 | 3 Comments
The recent Composix Kugel hernia mesh recalls were issued as a result of a defective memory recoil ring which has been found to break in some cases. As a result, small needles of plastic could slice through internal organs, intestines and the bowels, causing serious and… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
May 17, 2007 | 66 Comments