Taxotere and the Risk of Alopecia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Taxotere as a chemotherapy drug in 1996. Taxotere is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis and is commonly used to treat breast cancer, as well as other cancers. Some patients taking Taxotere have reported experiencing permanent hair loss, or alopecia. In December 2015, the FDA warned … [Read more...] about Taxotere and the Risk of Alopecia
Lawsuits Allege Patients were Never Warned of Permanent Baldness with Taxotere
Lawsuits are being filed over Taxotere, a chemotherapy drug manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis. Plaintiffs allege that they were never warned about the risk of permanent baldness when taking the drug, claiming they would have considered a different option if they were fully informed. Taxotere was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Allege Patients were Never Warned of Permanent Baldness with Taxotere
