FDA Releases Stroke Alert, Adding to Lemtrada Side Effects
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a varied, debilitating condition, with differing symptoms and pathology. On Nov. 29th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety announcement warning that warned that not all MS treatment drugs are equal. Alemtuzumab, commercially known as Lemtrada, may be linked to serious health risks … [Read more...] about FDA Releases Stroke Alert, Adding to Lemtrada Side Effects
E-Cigarettes with Nicotine May Lead to Heart Attack or Stroke
E-Cigarettes Can Cause Heart Attack And Stroke. A new study reveals e-cigarettes, considered by many to be a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes, may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke if they contain nicotine. In a medical university in Stockholm, the Karolinska Institute, researchers found that vaping devices … [Read more...] about E-Cigarettes with Nicotine May Lead to Heart Attack or Stroke
Tropicana Agrees to Refrain From Making Any Unsubstantiated Claims That Its Orange Juice Has Any Effect on the Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, or Cancer
Tropicana Orange Juice False Claims. For years, Tropicana Products, Inc. (a subsidiary of PepsiCo. Inc.) has implied in its advertising that two to three glasses of "Healthy Heart" orange juice per day would help in lowering blood pressure and provide other clinically proven health benefits. An FTC complaint, however, … [Read more...] about Tropicana Agrees to Refrain From Making Any Unsubstantiated Claims That Its Orange Juice Has Any Effect on the Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, or Cancer
Blood Pressure Drug, Tekturna Linked to Kidney Problems and/or Stroke
Blood Pressure Drug Has Been Linked To Kidney Problems. Tekturna (aliskiren) is a medication manufactured by Novartis that is used to treat high blood pressure, but it might also lead to complications such as a stroke, kidney problems, potentially deadly sensitivity and other side effects. In fact, this drug raised so many … [Read more...] about Blood Pressure Drug, Tekturna Linked to Kidney Problems and/or Stroke
Actos Cardiac Injury Lawsuit
Actos Cardiac Injury, Stroke & heart failure - Injuries, Lawsuit. Using Actos to treat type 2 diabetes can cause serious Actos side effects that injure the heart, including: Congestive Heart Failure Heart Attack Stroke Cardiovascular Death Victims of Actos heart attacks, congestive heart failure and other Actos side … [Read more...] about Actos Cardiac Injury Lawsuit
Bayer, J&J Faces New Xarelto Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Xarelto Wrongful Death Lawsuit. Litigation Continues to Mount over Xarelto Wrongful Death Lawsuit. A new wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the anticoagulant Xarelto against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, parent company Johnson & Johnson and Bayer Healthcare. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a West Virginia man who … [Read more...] about Bayer, J&J Faces New Xarelto Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Risperdal Side Effects May Lead To Stroke Lawsuits
Risperdal May Cause Diabetes. Risperdal (Generic: Risperidone) has been linked to Diabetes; prompting the FDA to request that Johnson and Johnson issue a warning to patients and prospective patients. In a recent study, Risperdal increased a patients chances of developing diabetes by about 50 percent compared with older … [Read more...] about Risperdal Side Effects May Lead To Stroke Lawsuits
NovoSeven Side Effects Could Lead To Stroke Lawsuits
NovoSeven Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. NovoSeven (Generic: Factor vIIa, Recombinant), a hemophilia drug manufactured by Novo Nordisk, has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, deaths and other complications in some patients. NovoSeven was approved as a clotting drug in 1999 to stop bleeding in hemophiliacs. Use of ‘NovoSeven’ to … [Read more...] about NovoSeven Side Effects Could Lead To Stroke Lawsuits
GranuFlo® and NaturaLyte® Recall
Dialysis Products May Cause Heart Attack And Stroke. Fresenius Medical Care, the largest operator of hemodialysis clinics in the U.S., as well as the leading supplier of dialysis machines and disposable products and supplies, is under investigation for failing to inform customers of a potentially deadly heart risk connected … [Read more...] about GranuFlo® and NaturaLyte® Recall
Evista Side Effects May Be Linked To Stroke Lawsuits
Evista Side Effects Linked To Stroke. On May 18, 2006, Health Canada and Lilly Canada issued a new safety warning for the drug Evista concerning an increased risk of death due to stroke in postmenopausal women who are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This risk was discovered during the RUTH clinical trial which … [Read more...] about Evista Side Effects May Be Linked To Stroke Lawsuits
Avandia Side Effects May Lead To Heart Attack Lawsuits
Avandia Side Effects Risk Of Heart Attack. Avandia, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, has been linked to a significant risk of heart attack, strokes and heart failure. In 2010, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) severely restricted sales of Avandia. Avandia has also been restricted in Canada, and Avandia sales … [Read more...] about Avandia Side Effects May Lead To Heart Attack Lawsuits
SSRI Antidepressants Side Effects Lawsuits
SSRI Antidepressants Increase Risk Of Stroke. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, have been linked to an increased risk of bleeding in the brain. According to a study published in the journal Neurology, people who take SSRI antidepressants may be more likely develop intracerebral hemorrhages or intracranial … [Read more...] about SSRI Antidepressants Side Effects Lawsuits
Stroke Disease Injury Lawsuits
Stroke A Leading Cause Of Death. A stroke or (brain attack) takes place when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel or artery. Additionally a stroke can happen when a blood vessel breaks, disrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. When a brain attack occurs, brain cells are destroyed immediately in the area. These cells usually die … [Read more...] about Stroke Disease Injury Lawsuits
Paralysis Accident Injury Lawsuits
Paralysis Accident Lawsuits. Paralysis Accident is the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups. Stroke, trauma, poliomyelitis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), botulism, Guillain-Barré syndrome and multiple sclerosis are common causes of paralysis. Spina bifida, birth defects caused by an unfinished closure … [Read more...] about Paralysis Accident Injury Lawsuits
Testosterone Treatments Heart Attack Risk
Testosterone Treatments Can Cause Heart Problems. A large Veterans Affairs (VA) study of older men diagnosed with low hormone levels and other health issues revealed that testosterone treatments might be associated with increased risks for stroke, heart attack, and death, according to a The Associated Press (AP) report. The … [Read more...] about Testosterone Treatments Heart Attack Risk
Symbyax Side Effects May Lead To Stroke Lawsuits
Symbyax Combines 2 Psychotropic Agents. Symbyax is intended for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Symbyax (Generic: Olanzapine and Fluoxetine hci capsules) combines two psychotropic agents, olanzapine (the active ingredient in Zyprexa) and fluoxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredient … [Read more...] about Symbyax Side Effects May Lead To Stroke Lawsuits
Improper Use of Coumadin in Nursing Homes Leads to Deaths and Injuries
Coumadin, known generically as warfarin, is a popular decades-old blood thinner given to patients in order to reduce their risk of stroke and heart attack. It has benefits in patients who need it, but proper management needs to be implemented in order to keep patients safe. Patients taking Coumadin must avoid certain foods and … [Read more...] about Improper Use of Coumadin in Nursing Homes Leads to Deaths and Injuries
Cook IVC Filter Bellwether Trials Slated for 2017
Trials dates have been set by the judge presiding over the Cook inferior vena cava (IVC) multidistrict litigation (MDL) in Indiana to begin 2017. Hundreds of additional lawsuits have been filed by people alleging that Cook Medical’s devices tend to break in the vein causing serious injury. IVC filters are meant to prevent blood … [Read more...] about Cook IVC Filter Bellwether Trials Slated for 2017
Invokana’s Link to Ketoacidosis Allegedly Hidden by Janssen and J&J
A Florida woman alleges, in a recent lawsuit brought against the makers of Invokana--Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and its parent company Johnson & Johnson (J&J)--, that the drug makers neglected to issue a proper warning about the connection between Invokana and ketoacidosis, a condition that occurs when too much acid builds up … [Read more...] about Invokana’s Link to Ketoacidosis Allegedly Hidden by Janssen and J&J
Lawsuit Alleges Invokana Caused Stroke
a lawsuit alleging its diabetes drug Invokana caused a stroke The Risky Effect of Invokana Diabetes Drug. Johnson & Johnson, and its subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, face a lawsuit alleging its diabetes drug Invokana caused a stroke. The suit was filed in New Jersey on behalf of a plaintiff who began taking the drug in … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Alleges Invokana Caused Stroke
FDA Strengthens Heart Attack and Stoke Warnings for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened existing warnings on prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Drug Facts labels to indicate that the drugs can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, which can lead to death. These side effects can occur as early as the … [Read more...] about FDA Strengthens Heart Attack and Stoke Warnings for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
FDA Puts Stronger Heart Attack Stroke Warning on Non-Aspirin NSAIDs
Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke With Non-Aspirin NSAIDs. Following a review of new safety information, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed stronger warnings about the risk of heart attack and stroke on the labels of non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs are pain relievers that are … [Read more...] about FDA Puts Stronger Heart Attack Stroke Warning on Non-Aspirin NSAIDs
Stronger Warning Label Placed on Non-Aspirin NSAIDs
The warning labels on non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are being strengthened to reflect the the risk of heart attack and stroke, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. The agency already warned of this risk in 2005, but has updated the label after an expert panel reviewed new safety data. … [Read more...] about Stronger Warning Label Placed on Non-Aspirin NSAIDs
Pain Relievers Heart and Stroke Dangers
The Risk of Pain Relievers, Warned by FDA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that common painkillers like Motrin, Aleve, and Advil can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. These popular painkillers-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-are available in both prescription and over-the-counter formulas and … [Read more...] about Pain Relievers Heart and Stroke Dangers
NSAIDs Increase Risk of Stroke
FDA Warning About NSAIDs Stroke Risk. The warning label on non-aspirin, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is being revised to reflect an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. In a Safety Alert issued July 9, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the warning will be strengthened … [Read more...] about NSAIDs Increase Risk of Stroke
FDA: NSAIDs Increase Risk of Stroke
NSAIDs Risk Of Heart Attack Or Stroke. The warning label on non-aspirin, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is being revised to reflect an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. In a Safety Alert issued July 9, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the warning will be strengthened … [Read more...] about FDA: NSAIDs Increase Risk of Stroke
FDA Strengthens Heart Attack/Stroke Warnings for NSAIDs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is strengthening label warnings that non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke. After a comprehensive review of new safety information, the agency is requiring updates to the drug labels of all prescription NSAIDs. The Drug Facts … [Read more...] about FDA Strengthens Heart Attack/Stroke Warnings for NSAIDs
Certain Mouthwash Products May Increase Risks for Heart Attack and Stroke
Mouthwash Increase Risk of Heart Attack. Scientists warn that certain types of mouthwash may increase risks for heart attack and stroke by killing off good bacteria. It is the swilling of the mouthwash that kills the so-called “good” bacteria, which enable blood vessels to relax. This, in turn, increases blood pressure, … [Read more...] about Certain Mouthwash Products May Increase Risks for Heart Attack and Stroke
Taking Plavix with Aspirin Risk of Bleeding
Plavix with Aspirin Increased Risk Of Bleeding and Death. Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by defective drugs, is informing the public about a new study published in the August 30th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). In analyzing the effects … [Read more...] about Taking Plavix with Aspirin Risk of Bleeding
Group Seeks Wingspan Brain Stent Recall
Wingspan Brain Stent Are Being Recalled. A study finding that patients treated with the Wingspan Brain Stent System are more likely to suffer a stroke or death has prompted Public Citizen to petition the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to recall the device. The consumer group has been joined in its petition by a … [Read more...] about Group Seeks Wingspan Brain Stent Recall
Bisphosphonates Stroke Risk
Bisphosphonates May Cause Stroke. Powerful bisphosphonate medications used in cancer treatments, including Aredia and Zometa, have been linked to an increased risk for stroke and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), US News just reported, citing an emerging study. Bisphosphonates, sold under the brand names Actonel, … [Read more...] about Bisphosphonates Stroke Risk
Snus Smokeless Tobacco May Raise Stroke Risk
Dangers Of Snus Smokeless Tobacco Alarm Residents. Reports continue to emerge regarding the links between snuff—also known as Snus—and increased stroke risks. Reuters’ Medline Plus, citing the journal Epidemiology, released an article discussing the outcomes of a recent study that points to a link between the smokeless … [Read more...] about Snus Smokeless Tobacco May Raise Stroke Risk
Beta Blockers in NonHeart Surgery Questioned
Beta Blockers in NonHeart Surgery. Scientists report that beta blocker use for noncoronary surgery could actually increase a patient’s risk of stroke. The news was based on an analysis of 33 studies—a meta-analysis—on beta blockers and which concluded the drugs are not useful in any surgical procedure other than heart … [Read more...] about Beta Blockers in NonHeart Surgery Questioned
Spiriva, Atrovent Up Heart Attack and Stroke Risks
Spiriva, Atrovent Up Heart Attack. Spiriva and Atrovent, inhaled anticholinergic drugs used to treat the lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. A new study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in … [Read more...] about Spiriva, Atrovent Up Heart Attack and Stroke Risks
Gardasil Injection Followed by Stroke
Gardasil Injection Followed. Gardasil, the vaccine approved to target the human papillomavirus (HPV) is being criticized again for possible links to a 20-year-old woman who suffered a stroke after receiving a second Gardasil injection. Gardasil was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) two years ago for girls aged … [Read more...] about Gardasil Injection Followed by Stroke
HRT Stroke Risk
HRT Increase The Risk Of Stroke. A new study reveals that high doses of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can increase post-menopausal women’s stroke risk regardless of when the HRT begins. While the risk for stroke seems to be lower in younger women taking HRT and in women taking the lowest doses of estrogen, Harvard … [Read more...] about HRT Stroke Risk
Celebrex in High Doses Linked to Higher Stroke
Celebrex in High Doses Linked to Stroke And Heart Attacks. Higher doses of Celebrex are a risky choice for patients with heart problems, a new study suggests. The results of this latest Celebrex study, supported by the National Cancer Institute, indicate that doctors should use caution in prescribing the prescription pain … [Read more...] about Celebrex in High Doses Linked to Higher Stroke
Spiriva HandiHaler May Increase Stroke Risk
Spiriva HandiHaler Increase The Risk Of Stroke. Increase Stroke Risk Spiriva HandiHaler, a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), could increase the risk of stroke, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) said yesterday. In a statement, the FDA said it had decided to begin a safety review of Spiriva … [Read more...] about Spiriva HandiHaler May Increase Stroke Risk
3M Workers Exposed to PFOA More Likely to Die
3M Workers More Likely To Die From Strokes And Cancer. 3M workers at a Minnesota factory exposed to a toxic chemical were more likely to die from strokes and prostate cancer than others, a new study has revealed. The 3M workers at a Cottage Grove, MN plant were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical which has been shown … [Read more...] about 3M Workers Exposed to PFOA More Likely to Die
‘Journal’ suggests Vioxx risk may appear earlier
Vioxx Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke. Pharmaceutical giant Merck's contention that its Vioxx painkiller raised the risk of heart attack or stroke only after 18 months' usage was contradicted Monday by the New England Journal of Medicine. Correcting the results of a Merck-sponsored study it previously published, the Journal … [Read more...] about ‘Journal’ suggests Vioxx risk may appear earlier
Study: Vioxx Risks Started Within Months
Vioxx Risks Of Heart Attack And Stroke Raised. Unpublished data from the Merck & Co. study that led the drugmaker to halt sales of Vioxx appear to show the blockbuster painkiller raised the risk of heart attack and stroke within just a few months not after at least 18 months' use, as Merck has consistently argued. The company … [Read more...] about Study: Vioxx Risks Started Within Months
FDA Urges Limited Use of Trasylol Pending Review of Data Showing Increased Risks of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Kidney Failure
FDA Urged Doctors To Limit The Use Of Trasyslol. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory to doctors urging them to limit the use of Bayer AG’s heart-surgery medication, Trasylol, pending an agency review of research that shows the drug causes increased risks serious medical problems including stroke, heart … [Read more...] about FDA Urges Limited Use of Trasylol Pending Review of Data Showing Increased Risks of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Kidney Failure
Litigation Over Allegations that Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Increases Risk of Blood Clots
Ortho Evra Patch Risk of Blood Clots, Stroke, and Death. Amidst recent reports by the consumer watchdog group, Public Citizen (www.worstpills.org), as well as the Associated Press that squarely challenge the safety of the Ortho Evra birth control patch marketed by Ortho-McNeil and strongly urge women to avoid using it, … [Read more...] about Litigation Over Allegations that Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Increases Risk of Blood Clots
SEC Asks For Pfizer Documents
Pfizer Painkillers Documents. Pfizer Inc., the world's biggest drugmaker, said the Securities and Exchange Commission has requested documents about its Cox-2 class of painkillers. In its quarterly filing submitted to the regulator today, the company didn't say when the SEC made its request. New York-based Pfizer earlier received a … [Read more...] about SEC Asks For Pfizer Documents
Fresh Warning Issued For Painkillers
Painkillers Increased Risk Of Heart Attack. Health officials have signalled that a popular group of painkillers may be taken off the market because of the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. After reviewing the cardiovascular safety of the Cox-2 inhibitors, Celebrex, Arcoxia, Mobic, Bextra and Dynastat, Ministry of Health … [Read more...] about Fresh Warning Issued For Painkillers
Study: 3 Painkillers’ Heart Risk
Painkillers' Heart Risk. A new study has linked painkillers Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra to increased cardiovascular risk, reinforcing findings of other trials that have already sparked concern over the safety of a popular category of drugs. Vioxx and Celebrex increased patients' risk of heart attack and stroke by about 20 percent … [Read more...] about Study: 3 Painkillers’ Heart Risk
Stroke Risk From Hormone Therapy
Risk From Hormone Therapy. Hormone replacement therapy, a controversial treatment used by millions of women, increases the risk of stroke, according to a new analysis of nearly 40,000 patients, the most in-depth study of its kind. The study confirms and expands the results of the Women's Health Initiative, which halted a study of … [Read more...] about Stroke Risk From Hormone Therapy
El Pasoan Gets $400,000 In Lawsuit Against Bayer
Lawsuit Claimed Bayer Conceal The Dangers Of The Drug. An El Paso jury awarded $400,000 to a man who blamed a chemical formerly used in Alka-Seltzer Plus for a stroke he suffered in 1997. The verdict for Miguel Valverde was delivered in El Paso County Court-at-Law No. 5 on Wednesday against Bayer Corp., the company that makes the … [Read more...] about El Pasoan Gets $400,000 In Lawsuit Against Bayer
Tamoxifen Stroke Risk
Breast-Cancer Drug May Cause Stroke. The breast cancer drug tamoxifen appears to increase a woman's risk of having a stroke, although the overall risk is small, according to a systematic review of nearly 25 years worth of clinical trials of the drug. Doctors say the finding should not stop breast cancer patients from … [Read more...] about Tamoxifen Stroke Risk
167 Cold Medicines Baned Over Stroke Risk
Cold Medicines Stoke Risk. The government ordered a ban on the prescription and manufacturing of cold medicines containing Phenylpropanolamine yesterday, citing risk of brain stroke, especially among women. Nearly 170 medicines manufactured or imported by 75 companies are subject to the government interdiction, the Korea Food … [Read more...] about 167 Cold Medicines Baned Over Stroke Risk
Man Blames Stroke on Ephedra Use
FDA Ban Ephedra Use. A metro Atlanta man is praising last week's decision by the Food and Drug Administration to begin banning the sale of ephedra soon. But 37-year-old Michael Smith of Villa Rica said he wishes the FDA had taken such a strong stance years ago before he suffered a stroke. In 2000, Smith took a dietary … [Read more...] about Man Blames Stroke on Ephedra Use
Woman Sues Drug Maker, Pharmacy
Lawsuit Filed Against Drug Maker And Pharmacy. A Greenville woman who says she suffered a stroke from taking cold medicine five years ago filed a lawsuit Monday against the drug's manufacturer and the pharmacy that sold it to her. Sarah Taylor filed the suit Monday in the Greenville County Court of Common Pleas against … [Read more...] about Woman Sues Drug Maker, Pharmacy
Drug Makers Knew of PPA Link To Stroke
PPA Possible Health Risks. Two big drug makers knew of possible health risks posed by a key ingredient in their over-the-counter medicines, despite company denials consumers could be harmed, according to internal memos. The ingredient, known as PPA, was used in numerous cold remedies and diet pills including versions of Dimetapp … [Read more...] about Drug Makers Knew of PPA Link To Stroke
Ephedrine Comes Under Fire
Ephedrine May Cause Stroke. A Morris Plains, N.J., woman was watching TV with her son when she suddenly lost consciousness. When she awoke minutes later, she said, she had no feeling in the left side of her body. Five years later, the feeling hasn't returned, she said. Sayonara Bhattacharya blames ephedrine, a chemical in a … [Read more...] about Ephedrine Comes Under Fire
Ephedrine Major Ills Risk
Ephedrine Can Cause Major Ills. A Morris Plains woman was watching TV with her son when she suddenly lost consciousness. When she awoke minutes later, she said, she had no feeling in the left side of her body. Five years later, the feeling hasn't returned, she said. Sayonara Bhattacharya blames ephedrine, a chemical in a diet … [Read more...] about Ephedrine Major Ills Risk
City Waitress Files Ephedra Lawsuit
Ephedra May Cause Stroke. An Oklahoma City waitress who took an energy-enhancing supplement with ephedra and had a stroke later that day filed a $125 million civil lawsuit Wednesday, claiming the popular herb contributed to her left-side paralysis. Ella Yvonne Holladay, 66, names as defendants Phoenix Health Products of … [Read more...] about City Waitress Files Ephedra Lawsuit
Upland Stroke Victim Sues Metabolife
Metabolife May Cause Stroke. An Upland man is suing diet supplement giant Metabolife because he says the mixture of caffeine and ephedrine in its popular pill caused him to have a stroke that left him paralyzed and unable to work. Tom Hendriksen's suit in West Valley Superior Court is one of about 100 active cases against … [Read more...] about Upland Stroke Victim Sues Metabolife
