All Articles Tagged With: "Gastrointestinal Bleeding"
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E. coli Lawsuit Filed Over Tainted Meat That Sickened People in 16 States
An E. coli poisoning lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a 14-year-old boy who was hospitalized after eating tainted beef that was part of a recent nationwide meat recall that has caused at least 21 cases of food poisoning in 16 different states.
Plavix Ineffectiveness Predicted By Gene Variant Found in One of Three People
Researchers from the University of Maryland have identified a gene variant found in about one-third of the population, which may be a factor in causing the blood thinner Plavix not to work, increasing the risk that users may suffer a subsequent heart attack, stroke or other heart problem.
Aspirin and Anticoagulant Drug Combinations Can Cause GI Problems: Study
A new study indicates that some common drugs, when combined to treat heart conditions, can lead to potentially dangerous gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.
Heart Attack or Stroke Risk Found with Use of Plavix and Heartburn Drugs
According to new research, combining Plavix and heart burn drugs known as proton-pump inhibitors, which include Nexium and Prilosec, could substantially increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. This presents a particular problem for many patients, since the drugs are often prescribed together to combat the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with Plavix [...]
Plavix Lawsuits Moving Forward Towards Trial
After months of delay awaiting a Supreme Court decision about whether FDA approval preempts cases against drug makers for failing to warn about dangerous side effects, a U.S. District Judge in New Jersey has reinstated dozens of Plavix lawsuits pending against Bristol-Myers and Sanofi Aventis, allowing the claims to move closer to trial.
Use of Plavix and Stomach Drugs Ups Risk of Death and Hospitalization
Although Plavix is prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attacks, new research suggests that when the anti-clotting drug is taken together with Nexium, Prilosec or other similar stomach medications to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, users face an increased risk of death or being readmitted to the hospital with heart problems.
SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects May Cause Gastrointestinal Bleeding
A study published in the current issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry indicates that the use of certain newer antidepressants may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. The antidepressants, known as SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, include popular medications such as Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft.
