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Avandia Lawsuits
Users of the diabetes drug Avandia face a potential increased risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries. Lawsuits are being investigated throughout the United States for users who suffered a heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure, bone fractures or death.
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Drug-Coated Stents Linked to Higher Death Rate: Study
A new study has found that patients who received drug-coated stents after suffering a heart attack were more likely to die from a heart-related problem than those who received bare metal coronary stents.
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.
About 1,100 Birth Control Lawsuits Over Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella Filed
According to an annual report released by Bayer, the number of birth control lawsuits over Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella filed against the pharmaceutical company has risen to about 1,100 cases, and that number will likely continue rising rapidly as thousands of other women are considering claims for serious injuries that may have been caused by [...]
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.
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.
Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella Lawsuits Designated as Mass Tort in New Jersey
All lawsuits over Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella birth control in New Jersey state courts have been designated as a mass tort, and will be centralized under one judge for coordinated handling.
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. [...]
Yaz and Yasmin Side Effect Lawsuits Filed by Nearly 40 Women in Indiana
Lawsuits over side effects of Yasmin and Yaz were filed by nearly 40 women this month in Indiana, alleging that Bayer Healthcare Corp’s popular birth control pills caused them to suffer injuries like gallbladder problems and blood clot-related injuries.
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