Dangerous Drugs
Is Paraquat Causing a Parkinsons Pandemic
Authors Claim That Parkinson’s Disease Will Reach Pandemic Proportions In an April 6, 2020 article for Parkinson’s News Today, Larry Luxner reports on the claim by Dutch neurologist and professor, Bastiaan Bloem, that “Parkinson’s is now the fastest-growing neurological condition on the planet.” This bold statement by Bloem accompanies a warning that a Parkinson’s pandemic…
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Belviq and Belviq XR : Cancer Concern Prompts the FDA to Warn Patients About Belviq On January 14, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication about Belviq and Belviq XR, also called lorcaserin. The FDA expressed concern that taking Belviq, a popular weight-loss drug, could lead to a possible…
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Couple Sues Drug Companies Over the Dangers of Injectafer Injectafer, an intravenous medication used to treat adult iron deficiency anemia, is making headlines and not because of its efficacy. On January 15, 2020, Plaintiffs Maria and Anthony Munroe of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against the makers and sellers of Injectafer. The defendants in the case…
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Panel Selects Florida to Hear Zantac MDL Lawsuits On February 6, 2020, law.com reported that federal Zantac cancer litigation would be consolidated in the Southern District of Florida. The popular heartburn medicine is the subject of nearly 150 lawsuits in jurisdictions across the nation. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation selected US District Judge Robin…
Read MoreDangerous Diet Drug Lorcaserin
FDA Warns Public About Popular Diet Drug Lorcaserin Lorcaserin is a drug used for weight management. It is sold under the names Belviq and Belviq XR. In an announcement on Medpage Today, Senior Editor Crystal Phend tells consumers that the United States Food and Drug Administration ( the FDA) has cautioned the public about lorcaserin,…
Read MoreLorcaserin Might Cause Cancer FDA
The FDA Issues Safety Communication: Lorcaserin Might Cause Cancer The FDA issued a safety communication warning the public about lorcaserin. During a safety assessment of lorcaserin, clinical trials showed that taking lorcaserin might increase your risk of cancer. The FDA stated: “At this time, the cause of the cancer is uncertain, and we cannot conclude…
Read MoreHernia Mesh Complications
Hernia Mesh Can Cause Severe Complications Hernia mesh is used to repair hernia injuries surgically. Here, we will look at some of the complications that result from the use of hernia mesh. There are over one million hernia repair surgeries performed in the US annually. About 90% of them utilize hernia mesh. Complications do not…
Read MoreZantac Lawsuits Possible
Will Concerns Over Zantac Contamination Result in Lawsuits? The presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in samples of ranitidine is sparking concerns that Zantac and its generic cousins may cause cancer. As recalls and testing continue, some people wonder if Zantac is going to be the next dangerous drug at the center of mass tort lawsuits. What…
Read MoreRecalls Generic Zantac
Ranitidine, Generic Zantac Subject to Recalls Because of Cancer Concerns Amidst an ongoing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into the dangers of the drug ranitidine (brand name Zantac), several manufacturers are recalling lots of prescription and non-prescription medications. Prescription ranitidine is approved to treat acid reflux disease and prevent ulcers. Non-prescription ranitidine is recommended…
Read MoreMultiple Sclerosis Drug Lemtrada (alemtuzumab): FDA Warning
Understanding the Dangers of Lemtrada Individuals suffering from multiple sclerosis were likely encouraged by the emergence of a new treatment option called Lemtrada (alemtuzumab). However, since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014 as a means to address relapsing forms of the disease, concerns have emerged about its safety. This…
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