The FDA released their quarterly list of drugs that are being investigating for potential health risks, and a number of the drugs listed had potential signals for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome side effects or other severe skin reactions. (more…) Read More
It is that time of year where people resolve to kick bad habits, and deciding to quit smoking often tops the list for those addicted to nicotine. While Pfizer probably hopes that people will look to their prescription medication Chantix to help them quit, smokers should… Read More
According to Pfizer's third-quarter earnings statement, Chantix side effects have clearly had an impact on doctors' and patients' use of the drug. While Chantix was once thought to be the next great blockbuster medication for Pfizer, sales have plummeted on concerns that it increases the risk… Read More
Exploiting a loophole in FDA drug advertising rules, Pfizer has been running millions of dollars in television ads designed to increase sales of their anti-smoking drug Chantix without warning about side effects which could increase the risk of suicide and other life-threatening injuries. >>INFORMATION: Chantix Suicide… Read More
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues to advise physicians that truck drivers who are taking the stop-smoking drug Chantix, should not be considered medically fit for a commercial drivers license. However, it does not appear that anything is being done to prevent truck drivers… Read More
A new study reveals that there is no significant difference between Chantix and NicoDerm in long-term quit rates for smokers. As concerns continue to mount about the safety of Chantix and suicide related side effects, the study raises more questions about whether the risks outweigh the… Read More
Last week, a California jury ruled in favor of Johnson & Johnson in a Stevens Johnson Syndrome lawsuit which alleged that the ibuprofen in Children's Motrin caused an 11-year-old girl to develop a severe skin reaction, which blinded her. >>INFORMATION: Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Lawsuits (more…) Read More
New research confirms that the stop-smoking drug Chantix is effective at helping people kick their nicotine habit. However, alternative therapies are available which are also twice as effective as quitting on your own, which do not carry the same risks of serious and potentially life-threatening side… Read More
Following a report released last month by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, which outlined a number of different problems associated with Chantix, the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are expanding the scope of potential cases they are reviewing for users of the anti-smoking medication.… Read More
A report released last week by a nonprofit watch dog group renewed attention on Chantix side effects, and raises further questions about the adequacy of the current warnings. According to the report, the FDA has received information about hundreds of serious problems associated with the anti-smoking… Read More
