FDA Warns Decreased Lung Function and Death Caused by Nerve Pain Drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned patients who take nerve pain medications could experience severe side effects such as breathing problems in addition to premature death. The warning announced by the FDA specified gabapentin and pregabalin as two nerve pain-relieving drugs that could … [Read more...] about FDA Warns Decreased Lung Function and Death Caused by Nerve Pain Drugs
Lawyers Investigate Anti-Seizure Drugs and Birth Defect Lawsuits
Lyrica, Depakote, Other Anti-Seizure Drugs Risk of Birth Defects. The personal injury attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP are investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of clients who experienced birth defects related to the use of anti-epileptic, or anti-seizure medications such as Depakote or Lyrica. The firm continues to … [Read more...] about Lawyers Investigate Anti-Seizure Drugs and Birth Defect Lawsuits
Lyrica Side Effects May Be Linked to Suicide Lawsuits
Lyrica Side Effects Can Cause Suicide And Suicidal Behavior. Lyrica (Generic: Pregabalin) is prescribed to patients for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ‘Lyrica’, manufactured by Pfizer, received FDA approval on December 30, 2004. Seizure patients also use ‘Lyrica’. ‘Lyrica’ was … [Read more...] about Lyrica Side Effects May Be Linked to Suicide Lawsuits
Lyrica Linked To Birth Defects
Lyrica causes Birth Defect. A study published in the journal Neurology links Lyrica (generic: pregabalin) to an increased risk of major birth defects and a lower rate of live births. The medication is used to treat neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, seizures and anxiety disorders. The researchers, led by Ursula Winterfeld, PhD, point to … [Read more...] about Lyrica Linked To Birth Defects
Promotions of Lyrica and Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia Questioned
Cymbalta Fibromyalgia Promotions. Two drug makers are spending a fortune to promote medications for a disease that some doctors say may not even exist. According to the Associated Press, Eli Lilly and Pfizer have donated more than $6 million to nonprofit groups to spread information about fibromyalgia in an effort to boost … [Read more...] about Promotions of Lyrica and Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia Questioned
