Avandia and Byetta are two drugs used for treatment of Type 2 diabetes, and both drugs have recently been associated with two very different, yet serious side effects. Concerns have emerged among diabetics and their doctors about potential heart side effects of Avandia and about potential… Read More
Earlier this month, the FDA listed the blood-cancer drug Revlimid among 20 drugs the agency was investigating for potential side effects. They have now confirmed that at least 14 reports of the severe and potentially life-threatening skin reactions Stevens-Johnson Syndrom (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS)… Read More
The osteoporosis drug Fosamax has been associated with the development of a serious and disfiguring jawbone condition known as osteonecrosis of the jaw. Although Merck has been aware of the painful and life-changing side effect for some time, they continue to provide inadequate Fosamax warnings to… Read More
Since early 2006, the Seroquel lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk have been representing clients who developed diabetes or pancreatitis after using the antipsychotic medication. The first trials are scheduled for early next year of Seroquel lawsuits filed in the federal MDL, yet our attorneys continue to… Read More
Last week, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008, which is designed to preserve the right to file a nursing home lawsuit in court to hold facilities accountable for abusive and negligent care of residents. The House Judiciary… Read More
The shoulder pain management pump lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk represent individuals throughout the United States who have developed shoulder chondrolysis, or cartilage damage, after arthroscopic surgery. Lawsuits are being reviewed individually against the makers of several different types of surgery pain management pumps, including Stryker… Read More
Amylin Pharmaceuticals released a study Tuesday which claims that their diabetes injection Byetta is better than the Merck's diabetes pill Januvia at controlling blood sugar levels. However, last Friday an analyst published a report comparing the two drugs, which found that the Byetta pen could cause… Read More
The product liability attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk are now reviewing potential NuvaRing birth control lawsuits for users of the contraceptive ring. Many otherwise healthy young women have suffered severe blot clot injuries, such as heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolysm and deep vein thrombosis, as a… Read More
Last Week the FDA approved a new software update which is supposed to help doctors monitor their defibrillator patients for potential Medtronic lead fractures. The update is designed to benefit over 235,000 people who received a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead, which was recalled on October 15,… Read More
The FDA has begun publishing a quarterly list of prescription drugs they are investigating for potential safety problems that could cause serious health risks. The information is being released as part of the agencies desire to be more transparent about the reviews they are conducting and… Read More
