A developing fetus is an incredibly fragile thing. Today’s research and ways of imaging fetuses and testing them in utero have shown us a lot more than we used to know about how a mother’s environment and choices affect her developing child. We know now that alcohol used throughout the pregnancy can cause behavioral problems in toddlers and children. We also know that smoking late in the pregnancy can cause low birth weight and a host of other problems, and even that babies whose mothers didn’t eat well during pregnancy are more likely to struggle with obesity later in life. If your family (more...)
Many patients who have taken Accutane for severe acne treatment have struggled for a long time with the side effects of this medication. Accutane is derived from vitamin A, a vitamin that is essential in the body, but that the medical world has long known to be toxic in large quantities. If you have taken this medication or have suffered from bowel problems, it’s important that you look at the long term side effects that it could produce in your body. Please contact us for the latest Accutane lawsuit 2010 news and information.
Short-Term Accutane Side Effects
The side effects of Accutane in the (more...)
Reglan tardive dyskinesia is a drug side effect that involves involuntary movements, mostly in the lower face. Tardive means “delayed” and dyskinesia means “abnormal movement.” Reglan is a drug that has been shown to cause tardive dyskinesia after extended use. If you have developed problems after using this drug please contact us for the latest Reglan lawsuit settlements news. We are currently representing clients throughout the United States.
What is Reglan?
Reglan is an oral medication used to treat diabetic gastroparesis, which is the delayed movement of food from the stomach into the (more...)
Currently there is no national Yaz class action lawsuit and claims are being pursued individually and have been consolidated into what is referred to as “multi-district litigatation”. Yaz and blood clots can cause several dangerous side effects, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack. Clots (also called thrombi) can form due to the two hormones contained in this birth control pill: estrogen and drospirenone. This latter compound is an artificial progestin that sharply increases the risk of abnormal clotting; Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella are currently the (more...)
Yaz Gallbladder Disease: What Is Postcholecystectomy Syndrome?
Currently Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz litigation is ongoing and there haven’t been any Yaz lawsuit settlement amounts to report for women suffering from gallbladder problems. Doctors normally recommend laparoscopic cholecystectomy to resolve Yaz gallbladder disease symptoms. This is a surgical procedure during which your gallbladder’s connections to nearby structures are cut and the organ is removed. Some women have suffered dangerous bile duct injuries, infection, and other problems as a result of undergoing the procedure.
Some (more...)
Yaz Gallstones: Treating Bile Duct Stones With ERCP And Endoscopic Sphincterotomy
Yaz gallbladder injury involving gallstones may develop when cholesterol-heavy bile sits within the gallbladder and stagnates. The excess cholesterol forms tiny crystals, which clump together into larger particles. These particles form the basis of stones. Some people think this process occurs because Yaz birth control causes the liver to secrete higher-than-normal levels of cholesterol while reducing gallbladder motility (i.e. contractions).
Stones can remain within the gall bladder or migrate into the common bile (more...)
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia, you no doubt have many questions. What is it? What are the symptoms? What causes it? Where can a person with Tardive Dyskinesia get help?
What is Tardive Dyskinesia?
Tardive Dyskinesia literally means late (tardive) movement (Dyskinesia). It is a condition where the body moves involuntarily and often repetitively. A person with TD may have more subtle symptoms such as eyebrow raising or lip sucking, or their symptoms may be much more extreme, involving involuntary shaking of the arms, torso or lower extremities.
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OsmoPrep, Visicol and Fleet Phospho Soda were over-the-counter products used before a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is a medical procedure used to check the colon for pre-cancerous polyps with a camera. Prior to this procedure, it is necessary to clear the colon of feces so the camera can take clean pictures. In 2008, CB Fleet Company issued a Fleets Phospho Soda Recall after the FDA warned of serious kidney damage, including kidney failure, from the use of its product. The FDA was also concerned about Visicol and OsmoPrep side effects involving kidney injury and placed a black box warning on these (more...)
The Background on Birth Control Pills
The Yasmin and Yaz brand of birth control pills by Bayer HealthCare and the generic Ocella are considered unique because in addition to preventing pregnancy, it can also help diminish symptoms of pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and reduce signs of acne.
But Yaz also has a number of side effects that have affected women throughout the country. Understanding more about Yaz can help you make the best decisions regarding its use and your health. If you have suffered serious Yaz or Yasmin side effects please contact us regarding being part of a Yaz birth (more...)
There is currently no Reglan class action type of litigation, also referred to as “Multidistrict litigation” that involves metoclopramide products. Claims are still being brought on an individual basis due to the differences in the types of injuries people have suffered and the effect of those injuries both financially and physically. Many patients continue to suffer from tardive dyskinesia after using Reglan or the generic metoclopramide and are weighing their legal options including filing a Reglan lawsuit.
The Dangers Of Chronic Reglan Use For High-Risk Patients
Chronic and high-dose use (more...)
