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Botox injections, which are commonly used for cosmetic procedures or “off-label” to treat conditions such cerebral palsy, have been associated with severe and potentially fatal reactions.
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Botox Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Parents of Child with Cerebral Palsy
A lawsuit has been in filed in Indiana by the parents of a 10-year-old girl who died after receiving injections of Botox to treat cerebral palsy, which has been linked to a number of deaths and serious adverse reactions throughout the United States.
Botox Lawsuit Over Death of Girl with Cerebral Palsy Ends in Defense Verdict
A California jury has ruled in favor of drug maker Allergan, Inc. in the first Botox lawsuit to go to trial, involving the death of a 7 year-old girl with cerebral palsy who received Botox injections to alleviate muscle problems associated with her disability.
Botox Lawsuit Alleges Brain Damage from Treatment
A Virginia woman has filed a Botox lawsuit against Allergan, Inc., claiming that injections meant to cure a head tremor caused her to suffer brain injuries, movement disorders and dementia.
Botox for Cerebral Palsy Recommended Despite FDA Warnings
A panel of neurologists is recommending that Botox be used to treat some symptoms of spasticity associated with cerebral palsy, despite prior FDA warnings about the possible risk of serious and life-threatening reactions that have already killed several children who were given the injections off-label to treat the disability.
Botox Trial Scheduled to Begin in California Over Injuries and Deaths
A Botox lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California on behalf of 15 people who allege that they suffered severe or fatal side effects from Botox treatments is scheduled to go to trial later this month against the manufacturer, Allergan, Inc.
Drug Maker Sues FDA Over Ban on Offering Doctors Info About Off-Label Uses
The makers of Botox filed a lawsuit last week against the FDA, challenging federal regulations that ban drug companies from marketing drugs for uses that they have not been established as safe and effective through the FDA approval process.
FDA Approves New Botox Black Box Warning, Drug Name Changes
The FDA has signed off on a new “black box” warning for Botox and other botulinum toxic drug products, and has approved generic name changes to avoid potential pharmacy errors that could result in life-threatening injuries.
Botox Side Effects Lead to FDA Mandated Black Box Warning
The FDA is requiring that a “black box” warning be placed on Botox and other botulinum toxin products, such as Botox Cosmetic, Myobloc and Dysport, due to a potential risk of life-threatening side effects that may occur if the toxin spreads to other areas of the body.
Botox Problems Lead to New Warnings in Canada
As a result of potential problems caused by Botox injections, where the toxin could spread to other parts of the body, Health Canada indicates that they are updating the warning label for medical use and cosmetic use of the drug.
Health Canada Investigating Botox Side Effects
Health Canada is investigating at least thirteen reports of serious Botox side effects, including five deaths. The Canadian drug regulators indicate that the reactions were likely caused by the botulinum toxin contained in Botox injections spreading to other parts of the patient’s body.
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