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A Florida judge recently ordered Wyeth Pharmaceuticals to release more than 300,000 documents that it originally claimed were privileged.  The documents include sales and marketing details for the drug Prempro, which is Wyeth's top selling hormone replacement wonder-product.  These documents are thought to detail safety concerns allegedly known by Wyeth regarding the serious side effects that can be caused by Prempro use.  Women taking Prempro have come forward with claims that the drug caused breast cancer and ovarian cancer. 

Recently a Philadelphia jury returned a $6.3 million dollar verdict for a women who presented a Prempro injury claim after developing breast cancer from taking Prempro for just five years.  The jury will soon deliberate to decide the Prempro injury victim's punitive damages claim, which alleges that Wyeth knew of the serious side effects of Prempro but willfully failed to warn patients of the potential risk for breast cancer and other injuries. 

Prempro is also linked to deadly blod clots, gall bladder failure, and stroke.  If you have taken this drug and sustained injured, contact a Prempro injury lawyer at (866) 840-3636 to discuss your Prempro drug defect claim.  These claims have a short statute of limitations so it is critical to discuss your case as soon as possible with a drug defect injury lawyer.      

Millions of Americans depend upon prescription medications for their good health and medical care.  Whether you have diabetes or high blood pressure, chances are high that you taken prescription drugs to treat an ailment.  Most of these drugs come with standard boilerplate warnings for nausea, headache, dry mouth, etc.  However, some drug manufacturers purposely omit warnings of known dangerous side effects that can cause serious injury or death to the consumer.  It all comes down to a cost benefit analysis for these manufacturers.  Would it economically benefit the drug companies to warn consumers that their drug can cause a premature death?  The simple answer is no.

Drug manufacturers are required to seek FDA approval of any product prior to introduction to the mass market.  These companies must provide the FDA with testing data proving two things:  First that the drug is as effective as it claims and second, that it is reasonably safe.  The problem is that drug manufacturers regularly conduct their own safety testing, which creates a potential conflict of interest. 

If you are experiencing harmful side effects or believe that a drug has caused you serious injury, consult with a doctor immediately, BUT NOT your primary care physician.  Seek diagnostic care from an independent doctor who can provide an unbiased opinion as to whether your injuries were caused by a defective drug or defective medical product.  Contact a drug recall injury lawyer immediately at (866) 840-3636 to determine whether you have a viable drug defect injury claim or defective medical product claim. 

More and more women who are taking Yaz and Yasmin are coming forward with claims of serious side effects caused by these prescription birth control drugs.  The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has been closely monitoring these claims and has sent at least three warning letters to Bayer Healthcare in this regards.  Mainstream media outlets such as ABC News Medical Unit are publishing data that links birth control prescription medications, including Yaz and Yasmin, to serious and potentially deadly side effects. 

Women taking Yaz or Yasmin should be on the lookout for the following dangerous side effects and should seek the consultation of a Birth Control Injury Lawyer IMMEDIATELY upon discovery of:  kidney disease, gallbladder complications, heart attack, stroke, blood pressure fluxuations, liver tumors, pancreatitis and blood clots in the arms or legs.  If you have an upcoming surgery and are currently on Yaz or Yasmin make sure to notify your doctor as soon as possible, as complications can arise during such a procedure because of adverse chemical interactions.

Yaz side effect claims and Yasmin side effect claims are on the rise as women are coming forward with reports of serious injuries.  It is important to note that the injuries caused can be debilitating and can ultimately lead to premature death.  Contact a Yaz Claim Injury Lawyer or Yasmin Claim Injury Lawyer today by calling (866) 840-3636.  Drug recall injury attorneys are standing by to field your questions on liability and levels of compensation for your birth control side effect claim.   

AstraZeneca could not be happy with Judge Anne Conway's comments that she will urge Seroquel drug defect injury claims to be moved to different trial courts throughout the country.  AstraZeneca was hoping that the Seroquel injury litigation would be be consolidated for trials in its home state.  Fortunately for Seroquel users, who have experienced serious side effects from this drug, these claims may be set to various venues throught the U.S. 

Seroquel has specifically been linked to Tardive Dyskinesia, an untreatable disorder that causes uncontrollable movements and twitching of the face, tongue, lips, and numerous other body parts.  Tardive Dyskinesia is truly a sad disorder that will essentially disable a victims life forever.  Seroquel is also suspected to cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, a severe neurological disorder resulting in muscle problems.

AstraZeneca also faces litigation in which Seroquel users claim that the drug caused diabetes.  Note the company made $4.5 BILLION dollars from Seroquel sales in 2008 alone.  Many Americans ma recognize AstraZeneca for its highly marketed drug Nexium.

Contact a Seroquel Injury Lawyer immediately if you are experiencing any of the unsual side effects associated with this drug.  Call the Seroquel user hotline at (866) 840-3636 to speak with a drug defect injury lawyer instantly. 

15 states have filed a lawsuit against drug manufacturing giant Amgen for giving kickbacks to doctors in the hopes of boosting drug sales and company revenues.  Amgen sales representatives offered doctors financial kickbacks for prescribing Aranesp, a drug designed to treat anemia.  This comes at tough times for Amgen, particularly because Aranesp is under investigation for serious safety concerns.  It is against the law for drug manufacturers and drug sales representatives to offer financial incentives to doctors for prescribing medications.  Some drug manufaturers, such as Covidien, have strict policies in effect for drug sales representatives, which include forbearance from any quid pro quo engagements with physicians. 

In 2008, Amgen reported revenues of $15 billion,  Aranesp contributed to a large chunk of that revenue.  This admidst concerns that Aranesp causes serious and potentially life-threatening side effects.  Shouldn't a drug be prescribed solely based upon its merit and performance?  One would think so.  If you have sustained serious injuries as a result of a defective drug, you may have a viable drug defect injury claim.  Drug manufacturers have a duty to produce safe products.  Don't be victimized twice by a careless drug manufacturing giant, contact a defective drug injury lawyer today at (866) 840-3636 for a free and confidential consultation. 

The New Jersey Judiciary is interested in the numerous Yasmin Injury Claims, Yaz Injury Claims, and Ocella Injury Claims that have been filed in multiple district litigation (MDL) within the state.  It is now suspected that Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella can all cause serious side effects and life-threatening health problems, including kidney failure, gallbladder disease, heart attack, kidney disease, stroke, tumors, and death.  All three drugs are designed to prevent pregnancy in women and are now in the litigation spotlight.  Women who have taken Yaz, Yamin, or Ocella and who have developed any of these serious side effects may have a defective birth control injury claim.  Contact a Yaz Injury Lawyer / Yasmin Injury Lawyer immediately if you have been victimized by these drug's harmful and life-threatening side effects.

Bayer Healthcare and Teva Pharmaceuticals are named defendants in these drug defect injury claims.  Both drug manufacturers are charged with having specific knowledge that Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella all have the potential to cause serious injuries when taken for their intended purpose: birth control.  All three drugs contain drospirenone, an active ingredient not found in any other type of oral contraceptive.  The Food and Drug Administration has already sent letters to Bayer Healthcare, warning the company of their use of low-quality drospirenone. 

Do you have a Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella drug defect claim?  Find out by calling the drug defect injury lawyer hotline at Schultz Legal Group at (866) 840-3636.  The call and consultation are always free.  Don't let two of the largest drug manufactures in the world get away with causing you pain, suffering, and expensive rehabilitative medical care costs.  Discuss your drug defect injury claim with an experienced injury lawyer immediately before the statute of limitations in your case runs out.

Reglan is a powerful drug used for a variety of purposes.  The active generic name for Reglan is metoclopramide, which prescribed in both pill and liquid form.  An influx of Reglan drug defect claims have recently been filed in mulit-state litigation due to a very serious side effect causing Tardive Dyskinesia (TD).  TD is a complex and potentially permanent disorder that is directly linked to excessive Reglan use.  Symptoms of TD include abmnormal facial movements, lip smacking, facial twitching and other involuntary body movements.  Tardive Dyskinesia is an especially sad disorder that effects the victim in every aspect of their life.

What is adding fuel to the fire is that reports have surfaced indicating that Reglan manufacturers knowingly mislead doctors when pushing Reglan prescriptions.  Drug manufacturers purposely concealed studies that disclosed the direct link between Reglan use and TD.  Drug manufacturers have a duty to the public to manufacture safe products.  When the product is potentially dangerous, these companies have a duty to warn of the dangerous side effects associated with its use.  In the Reglan claim, these manufacturers just plain failed to warn of known serious, life-threatening side effects.

Contact a Reglan injury lawyer today to discuss your Reglan injury claim.  There are specific time limitations for filing a Reglan drug defect claim, so if you have experienced symptoms consistent with Tardive Dyskinesia, it is critical to contact an drug defect lawyer immediately.  Call (866) 840-3636 to speak with a Reglan injury lawyer who knows how to make drug companies compensate those who are victimized by dangerous drugs.
  

The New York Times just published an interesting article that exposes the nature of the drug manufacturing industry.  Consumers who have been victimized by dangerous drug side effects often criticize the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a lack in oversight.  In reality, the FDA is not to blame.  In fact, the FDA has requested comprehensive reports from drug manufacturers as to whether or not their drugs even work as they are intended.  The FDA has authority to 'fast-track' certain drugs that are designed to treat life-threatening illnesses such as AIDS or cancer.  Other drugs have to prove that they are safe before introduction into the market.

Dangerous drugs are a serious problem and can cause life-threatening side effects.  Consumers may have a drug side effect injury claim against the manufacturer of a prescription drug or product that caused them permanent harm.  Some example of drugs that have been proven to cause serious injury and or premature death include Avandia, Chantix, Digitek, Fentanyl, Levaquin, Gadolinium, Raptiva, Seroquel, and Yaz. 

A nationwide drug recall injury lawyer can provide an injured drug consumer with advice on how best to protect their legal interests.  Many drug injury claims have a short statute of limitations, whereby they must be filed in the appropriate jurisdiction in a limited time frame.  Call (866) 840-3636 to discuss the specifics of your drug injury claim.

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is a rare, but serious tissue abnormality that can become extremely painful.  NSF was first documented in 1997 and it remains unclear what first caused a discovery of this disfiguring and potentially fatal disorder.  However, recent studies have directly linked gadodiamide to NSF.  Gadodiamide is a gadolinium-based contrast agent used in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). 

Gadolinium injury claims are on the rise due to these serious and potentially life-threatening side effects.  It is important for any gadolinium product defect victim to understand that not all MRI scans are done with contrast agents.  In fact, most MRI are conducted without contrast.  Patients will know the difference, as they are physically injected with the gadolinium contrast agent prior to the MRI scan. 

Studies show that the chances of developing some symptoms of NSF following a gadolinium MRI scan are around 25%.  This is especially concerning for all consumers who have been injected with gadolinium in preparation for a bone scan or MRI contrast scan.  Consumers should contact a gadolinium injury lawyer immediately to examine whether they have a viable gadolinium injury claim against General Electric or Bayer Healthcare.  Don't be victimized twice.  Protect your rights and contact a drug recall injury lawyer today for an immediate attorney consultation to discuss your right to compensation.

Fleet Phospho-soda defects have sparked product defect injury claims across the country.  Along with other over-the-counter Phosphosoda, Fleet is used by consumers and healthcare providers to prepare persons for a colonoscopy.  The product, manufactured by C.B. Fleet Company, works by clearing the bowels and lower intestine.  The problem with Fleet Phospho-soda and Fleet EZ-Prep is that it is linked directly to acute phosphate nephropathy, resulting in kidney failure.  If you have taken this product and sustained serious injury, as a consumer you may have a Fleet Phospho-soda injury claim. 

Permanent kidney damage can require a serious road of intrusive and expensive future medical, including lifetime dialysis and/or kidney transplant.  Persons are able to live with just one kidney, but the damage caused by Fleet Phospho-soda is indiscriminant when it decides which kidney to harm, often resulting in injury to both kidneys.  Kidney failure can also result in death, in which case a Fleet Phospho-soda wrongful death claim may be filed by the surviving family members of the victim.

Large manufacturers have a duty of care that requires them to warn of potentially life-threatening side effects associated with the use of their product.  When they fail to warn of these dangers, the company is liable to all consumers harmed by the product.  Contact a Fleet Phospho-soda injury lawyer today to learn if you have standing to file a Fleet product defect claim.