[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] Saiontz & Kirk has recently started investigating and reviewing potential claims for injuries suffered as a… Read More
The Ortho Evra birth control patch warning label was recently updated to indicate that it carries an increased risk of blood clots when compared with traditional birth control pills. (more…) Read More
In many states, the statute of limitations will bar the filing of additional Vioxx lawsuits since it has now been two years since the pain killer was withdrawn from the market. The Wall Street Journal reported that over the past few weeks, the number of lawsuits… Read More
A study which appears in The Journal of the American Medical Association, recommends that all children with cerebral palsy obtain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain scans. The scans will help predict the effects children with cerebral palsy will have from the disability. (more…) Read More
A study funded by the British government found that newer atypical antipsychotics (Zyprexa, Risperdal and Seroquel) could be less effective in treating schizophrenia, even though they are more expensive than older medications. The study calls into question why doctors are increasingly prescribing these newer atypical antipsychotics.… Read More
Recent reports of serious injuries from sleepwalking, sleep eating and sleep driving as a result of Ambien side effects calls into question the growing use of direct to consumer advertising by pharmaceutical companies. (more…) Read More
The FDA has issued an alert that Lamictal side effects may pose a danger if taken during the first three months of pregnancy. The side effect of Lamictal could result in a birth defect known as a cleft lip or cleft palate. (more…) Read More
Several medications taken by children and adults for treatment of ADHD now include warning lables indicating that they carry an increased risk of serious side effects. The manufacturer previously failed to adequately warn of the potential risk of heart attack, stroke and sudden death. >>NEWS ALERT:… Read More
On June 30, 2006 it was announced that a new warning label will be added to the antibiotic Ketek indicating an increased risk of liver damage as a side effect. This warning label change follows several allegations of fraud during clinical trials and reports of patients with… Read More
