Problems continue to mount for Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the Ortho Evra patch used by millions of woman for birth control. Lawsuits are pending against the drug maker for failing to adequately warn that the patch increases the risk of blood clots, which could… Read More
A Ketek black box warning and restrictions on the use of the antibiotic were announced by the FDA as a result of serious side effects which could lead to liver damage or death. The announcement comes the same week as a U.S. House subcommittee is holding… Read More
Trasylol (also known as aprotinin) is a heart bypass surgery injection which is given to reduce blood loss during the procedure. Last year the aprotinin injection was linked to an increased risk of kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes. A recent study adds to the concerns… 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 is no longer accepting new Plavix cases. This archived post is for informational purposes.[/alert] In recent television advertisements, Plavix side effects are minimized while viewers are led to believe that they… Read More
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 recent study indicates that popular antidepressants, such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil, may carry side effects which substantially increase the risk of fractures for older people taking the medications. (more…) 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
Eli Lilly announced at the end of last week that they reached an agreement to settle over 18,000 Zyprexa lawsuits for individuals injured nationwide. When combined with other claims settled in 2005, the drug maker will end up paying at least $1.2 billion to over 28,500… 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
