Recently serious questions have been raised about the safety of medicated stents, which are widely used during angioplasty proceedures following heart attacks. Cardiologists have expressed concerns about medicated stent side effects which may increase risk of heart attacks and blood clots for years after the proceedure.… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
November 20, 2006 | 9 Comments
While Fosamax is designed to strengthen bones, it actually has the opposite effect on the jaw. Many have questioned why a medication designed to improve bone density and reduce fractures would lead to jaw decay. (more…) Read More
By Austin Kirk
November 16, 2006 | 2 Comments
NEWS UPDATE: Today the FDA announced that they will hold public advisory hearings next month regarding the antibiotic Ketek. They will review whether there should be a Ketek recall from the market or whether other measures should be taken to protect consumers. (more…) Read More
By Austin Kirk
November 14, 2006 | 3 Comments
[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] Plavix was approved in April 1997 after a rare priority regulatory review by the FDA. The expedited… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
November 13, 2006 | 4 Comments
This morning on WBAL-TV Channel 11 in Baltimore, there was an investigative report regarding a Maryland law which requires that all prescriptions dispensed carry an expiration date of one year. In many cases the expiration dates provided by the manufacturers are several years, yet Maryland residents… Read More
By Austin Kirk
November 11, 2006 | No Comments
Over 11 million bottles of acetaminophen (generic versions of Tylenol) have been recalled after tiny metal fragments were discovered in the pills of some bottles. The pain relievers were sold with store-branded labels, including: Wal-Mart, Safeway, CVS and over 100 others. (more…) Read More
By Austin Kirk
November 10, 2006 | No Comments
[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] Since Saiontz & Kirk began investigating potential lawsuits for Plavix side effects, we have been contacted by… Read More
By Austin Kirk
November 8, 2006 | 5 Comments
Merck, the manufacturer of Fosamax, continues to minimize the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with their medication. The failure to provide accurate information regarding this Fosamax danger has deprived women of the opportunity to weigh the risks against the benefits and make an informed… Read More
By Austin Kirk
November 7, 2006 | No Comments
An FDA public health advisory has been issued regarding the use of certain newer types of antidepressants by pregnant women. Medications such as Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft, could increase the risk of a serious injury for the baby if taken after the 20th week of the… Read More
By Austin Kirk
November 3, 2006 | No Comments
[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] On October 30, 2006, one of the first Plavix lawsuits was filed in the United States District… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
November 1, 2006 | 5 Comments