Nitrous Oxide Nerve Damage Lawsuits Highlight Experts’ Warnings About Irreversible Spinal Cord Injuries
Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit Individuals who suffered severe burns, or families who lost a loved one in a tabletop fire pit explosion, may be eligible for financial compensation through a fire pit injury lawsuit.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits.
Depo-Provera Lawsuit Depo-Provera lawsuits are being investigated for women who developed meningioma brain tumors after receiving Depo-Provera birth control shots, claiming that Pfizer failed to adequately disclose side effects.
Nitrous Oxide Lawsuit Individuals who suffered harm, or families who lost a loved one after using nitrous oxide products may be eligible for financial compensation through a nitrous oxide lawsuit.
Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Sports betting addiction lawsuits are being investigated for college students and young adults who developed gambling problems after using apps like FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging that the platforms failed to warn about the addictive nature of their features and marketing practices.
Ozempic Lawsuit Lawyers are pursuing Ozempic lawsuits, Wegovy lawsuits and Mounjaro lawsuits over gastroparesis or stomach paralysis, which can leave users with long-term gastrointestinal side effects
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Lawsuits are being pursued by users of Suboxone who experienced tooth loss, broken teeth or required dental extractions. Settlement benefits may be available.
Change Healthcare Lawsuit Lawyers are reviewing Change Healthcare class action lawsuits for individuals who had their personal information stolen due to the data breach.
Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Serious and life-threatening injuries have been linked to problems with Bard PowerPort. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating.
AngioDynamics Port Catheter Lawsuit Serious and life-threatening injuries have been linked to problems with Bard PowerPort. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating.
Side Effects of Neurontin, Similar Drugs May Worsen COPD Symptoms, Researchers Warn Study indicates respiratory failure risks linked to gabapentin-based drugs like Neurontin may be heightened among patients with COPD January 17, 2024 Martha Garcia Add Your Comments Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use drugs like Neurontin may face an increased risk of suffering worse respiratory symptoms, when compared to individuals who do not use the drugs, according to the findings of a new study. In a report published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Canadian researchers warn that patients with COPD taking gabapentin drugs, which includes Neurontin, Horizant, Gaba-V and other anticonvulsants, are more likely to experience serious side effects, including respiratory failure and death. COPD is a term used to describe a group of conditions that result in airflow blockage and problems with breathing. The term includes diagnoses for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It makes breathing difficult and causes damage to the lungs, potentially resulting in complications like pneumonia and reduced life expectancy. Do You Know about… SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION LAWSUITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Gambling addiction and severe financial losses have been linked to popular sports betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars. Lawsuits are being filed by young adults and students who were targeted by deceptive promotions, addictive app features, and aggressive marketing tactics. See if you qualify for a sports betting addiction lawsuit. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Do You Know About… SPORTS BETTING ADDICTION LAWSUITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Gambling addiction and severe financial losses have been linked to popular sports betting platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars. Lawsuits are being filed by young adults and students who were targeted by deceptive promotions, addictive app features, and aggressive marketing tactics. See if you qualify for a sports betting addiction lawsuit. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Gabapentin Risks for COPD Patients The researchers studied more than 13,000 patients over the age of 55, using data from three health insurance databases in Quebec, Canada from 1994 and 2015. Patients with COPD who began therapy with a gabapentin drug, like Neurontin or Horizant, and had one of three conditions were matched with patients who didn’t use gabapentin drugs. COPD patients were divided into three groups, including 365 who had epilepsy, 9,400 who had neuropathic pain, and 3,700 with other chronic pain like fibromyalgia or other conditions. According to the findings, patients taking gabapentin drugs had a 39% higher risk of experiencing severe exacerbations to their COPD compared with non-users. They also faced a higher risk of respiratory failure, hospitalization and death. Researchers said the findings were consistent across age, sex, and COPD severity and affected patients with epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and other chronic pain conditions. Neurontin and Other Anticonvulsant Risks Neurontin and other gabapentin drugs fall into a class of medications known as anticonvulsants. They are prescribed for seizures, but are also used off-label for pain and problems affecting the nerves, such as diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia and for menopause symptoms. Off-label prescribing has increased across the U.S. in recent years, largely due to the opioid epidemic. Drugs like Neurontin are often considered safer alternatives to habit-forming opioids. However, Neurontin and Horizant are not effective for most off-label indications, researchers warn. In the U.S. and Europe, health agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warnings about severe breathing problems linked to gabapentin drugs, including for patients with COPD, in 2019. Other research has linked the use of Neurontin and Horizant to an increased risk of suicide, overdoses, and other adverse events. Gabapentin drugs are linked to an increased risk of respiratory failure because they can cause central nervous depression, which can slow down breathing. Among COPD patients, this can lead to serious side effects like death. Researchers warn this often is not communicated to doctors and put into clinical practice. They recommend several safety guidelines for the management of neuropathic pain with gabapentin drugs. And patients, especially COPD patients, should be warned about the potential for respiratory side effects. “This study supports the warnings from regulatory agencies and highlights the importance of considering this potential risk when prescribing gabapentin and pregabalin to patients with COPD,” the researchers concluded. Tags: Anticonvulsants, COPD, Gabapentin, Horizant, Neurontin, Respiratory Failure Written by: Martha Garcia Health & Medical Research Writer Martha Garcia is a health and medical research writer at AboutLawsuits.com with over 15 years of experience covering peer-reviewed studies and emerging public health risks. She previously led content strategy at The Blogsmith and contributes original reporting on drug safety, medical research, and health trends impacting consumers. More Lawsuit Stories Nitrous Oxide Nerve Damage Lawsuits Highlight Experts’ Warnings About Irreversible Spinal Cord Injuries August 18, 2025 Firefighters’ PFAS Side Effects May Include Genetic Changes Linked to Cancer, Other Diseases: Study August 18, 2025 Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Claims Woman’s Abuse Was Ignored by Atlanta Hotel August 18, 2025 0 Comments Share Your CommentsFirst Name*Last NameEmail* Shared Comments*This field is hidden when viewing the formI authorize the above comments be posted on this page Yes No Post Comment I authorize the above comments be posted on this page Weekly Digest Opt-In Yes, send me a weekly email with the latest lawsuits, recalls and warnings. Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. This will not be published.Contact Phone #Alt Phone #Private CommentsNOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship.CAPTCHAGA SourceGA CampaignGA MediumGA ContentGA TermEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ MORE TOP STORIES Nitrous Oxide Nerve Damage Lawsuits Highlight Experts’ Warnings About Irreversible Spinal Cord Injuries (Posted: today) Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “whippets” or “laughing gas”, is a familiar anesthetic in dental clinics and a common food… MORE ABOUT: NITROUS OXIDE LAWSUITInsurer Denies Coverage for Lawsuit Over Nitrous Oxide Canister Sales (08/11/2025)Nitrous Oxide Overdose Deaths Claimed 1,240 Lives Between 2010 and 2023: Report (07/31/2025)Nitrous Oxide Abuse Crisis Fueled by Youth Marketing and Addictive Designs, Lawsuits Allege (07/16/2025) Lawsuit Blames Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity for Gastroparesis Diagnosis (Posted: 3 days ago) The makers of GLP-1 drugs, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, face another lawsuit claiming they failed to adequately warn consumers about the risks of gastroparesis injuries. MORE ABOUT: OZEMPIC LAWSUITGLP-1 Vision Loss Risks Extend Beyond Type 2 Diabetics and Ozempic Users, Study Warns (08/06/2025)Lawsuit Indicates Mounjaro Caused Gastroparesis, Severe Metabolic Acidosis Injuries (07/29/2025)Pancreatitis Risks From Ozempic, Mounjaro Being Investigated by U.K. Regulators (07/15/2025) BioZorb Marker Lawsuit Clears Hurdle To Reach Trial in January 2026 (Posted: 3 days ago) A federal judge has denied a motion by Hologic to dismiss two BioZorb marker lawsuits scheduled for early bellwether trials. MORE ABOUT: BIOZORB LAWSUITNearly 200 Women Pursuing BioZorb Lawsuits Over Complications With Breast Tissue Marker (08/11/2025)Failed BioZorb Tissue Marker to Require Surgical Removal, Lawsuit Claims (08/04/2025)Problems With BioZorb Tissue Markers Not Adequately Disclosed by Manufacturer: Lawsuit (07/28/2025)
Nitrous Oxide Nerve Damage Lawsuits Highlight Experts’ Warnings About Irreversible Spinal Cord Injuries August 18, 2025
Firefighters’ PFAS Side Effects May Include Genetic Changes Linked to Cancer, Other Diseases: Study August 18, 2025
Nitrous Oxide Nerve Damage Lawsuits Highlight Experts’ Warnings About Irreversible Spinal Cord Injuries (Posted: today) Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “whippets” or “laughing gas”, is a familiar anesthetic in dental clinics and a common food… MORE ABOUT: NITROUS OXIDE LAWSUITInsurer Denies Coverage for Lawsuit Over Nitrous Oxide Canister Sales (08/11/2025)Nitrous Oxide Overdose Deaths Claimed 1,240 Lives Between 2010 and 2023: Report (07/31/2025)Nitrous Oxide Abuse Crisis Fueled by Youth Marketing and Addictive Designs, Lawsuits Allege (07/16/2025)
Lawsuit Blames Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity for Gastroparesis Diagnosis (Posted: 3 days ago) The makers of GLP-1 drugs, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, face another lawsuit claiming they failed to adequately warn consumers about the risks of gastroparesis injuries. MORE ABOUT: OZEMPIC LAWSUITGLP-1 Vision Loss Risks Extend Beyond Type 2 Diabetics and Ozempic Users, Study Warns (08/06/2025)Lawsuit Indicates Mounjaro Caused Gastroparesis, Severe Metabolic Acidosis Injuries (07/29/2025)Pancreatitis Risks From Ozempic, Mounjaro Being Investigated by U.K. Regulators (07/15/2025)
BioZorb Marker Lawsuit Clears Hurdle To Reach Trial in January 2026 (Posted: 3 days ago) A federal judge has denied a motion by Hologic to dismiss two BioZorb marker lawsuits scheduled for early bellwether trials. MORE ABOUT: BIOZORB LAWSUITNearly 200 Women Pursuing BioZorb Lawsuits Over Complications With Breast Tissue Marker (08/11/2025)Failed BioZorb Tissue Marker to Require Surgical Removal, Lawsuit Claims (08/04/2025)Problems With BioZorb Tissue Markers Not Adequately Disclosed by Manufacturer: Lawsuit (07/28/2025)