Plavix Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Plavix, a blood thinner that is purported to prevent blood clots, heart attacks and strokes, could be doing many patients more harm than good. Lawsuits on Plavix are being investigated due to serious side effects, including the heart attacks and strokes it is supposed to prevent, as well as … [Read more...]
Plavix Side Effects Lawsuits Based On Gastrointestinal
Study Finds High Rate of GI Events when NSAIDs are Used for Arthritis
NSAIDs Gastrointestinal Issues. A large European study has found that at-risk patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis have a high incidence of gastrointestinal issues. The study was conducted by Angel Lanas, MD of the University of Zaragosa School of Medicine in Spain and colleagues. During their 6 … [Read more...]
Gastrointestinal Events Common in NSAID Use for Arthritis
A European study found gastrointestinal (GI) events continue to be common among patients with rheumatic diseases treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The incidence rate of any GI adverse event was 19 (95% CI 17.3-20.8) per 100 person-years during 6 months' follow-up of patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid … [Read more...]
Avastin Study Confirms Gastrointestinal Perforations Risk
Avastin Risk of Gastrointestinal Perforations. A new Avastin study has confirmed the cancer drug's link with serious, life-threatening gastrointestinal perforations. According to researchers at Stony Brook University Medical Center in Long Island, New York, people taking ‘Avastin’ developed such perforations - holes in the … [Read more...]
Study Says COX-2 Drugs May Not be Worth the Extra Money
COX-2 Drugs Gastrointestinal Side Effects. New studies challenge the cost-effectiveness of COX-2 drugs compared to traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, in treating arthritis, acute pain and other disorders. The studies were done by Express Scripts Inc., one of the nation's largest … [Read more...]
