GlaxoSmithKline Lawsuit News and Information
Paxil Birth Defect Lawsuit
Side effects of Paxil, a popular antidepressant, have been linked to an increased risk of birth defects when taken during pregnancy, which could result in persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns (PPHN), a serious and potentially life-threatening respiratory disorder.
STATUS OF PAXIL LAWSUITS: About 600 Paxil lawsuits have been filed as a result of birth defects [...]
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Fixodent Zinc Side Effects Warning Added to Proctor and Gamble Website
Proctor & Gamble has recently added a information to their denture cream website about the potential risk of problems from zinc in Fixodent, advising users to apply as little of the adhesive as possible. However, the company has given no indication that they will issue a Fixodent recall or reformulate their products to remove [...]
Avandia Injury Suits Could Cost Drug Maker $6B: Report
Financial analysts estimate that the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline could face up to $6 billion in liability as a result of Avandia injury lawsuits filed over side effects of its diabetes drug, which has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure and other health problems.
Poligrip Recall Issued for Denture Cream with Zinc in Japan
GlaxoSmithKline will issue a Poligrip recall in Japan for all of their denture cream products that contain zinc, due to the risk of serious and debilitating physical injuries that can be caused by using the adhesive cream to keep ill-fitting dentures in place.
Lawsuit Over Avandia Filed by Santa Clara County in California
The County of Santa Clara in California has filed a lawsuit over Avandia against GlaxoSmithKline on behalf of both diabetes patients and health care providers, claiming that the drug maker falsely advertised the diabetes drug and concealed the increased risk of heart attacks and other side effects.
Zinc Denture Cream Risk Statement Issued by American Dental Association
The American Dental Association (ADA) indicates that it is continuing to monitor issues surrounding problems with zinc denture cream, which has been linked with serious and debilitating injuries for some users.
Avandia, Seroquel Top List of Most Common Adverse Event Reports
According to a new analysis of serious, disabling and fatal adverse events reported to FDA during the third quarter of 2009, the controversial diabetes drug Avandia was associated with the most reports, followed by the antipsychotic drug Seroquel.
Glaxo Denies Concealing Avandia Heart Problems
GlaxoSmithKline PLC has released a 30-page rebuttal to a U.S. Senate report that accused the company of intentionally trying to conceal potential heart problems with Avandia, a diabetes treatment that used to be a blockbuster drug for the pharmaceutical company.
Zoloft, Paxil During Pregnancy May Delay Child Development: Study
The results of a new study suggest that exposure to antidepressants like Zoloft and Paxil during pregnancy may delay infant developmental goals, such as sitting and walking.
Avandia Heart Safety Data Still Being Reviewed by FDA
Following the release of a scathing Senate report, which revealed that some federal health officials have been calling for a recall of Avandia since at least 2007, the FDA announced Monday that the agency is still reviewing safety data on the diabetes drug and conclusions will likely not be released until a public meeting scheduled [...]
Recall of Avandia Recommended by FDA Officals: Senate Report
A Senate report released over the weekend reveals that some FDA officials have been calling for a recall of Avandia since at least 2007, and accuses GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacture of the diabetes drug, of intimidating doctors and failing to adequately warn patients about the risk of a heart attack from side effects of Avandia. [...]
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