'Dangerous Drugs' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 22, 2014
Blood Thinner Xarelto Linked to Life-Threatening Side Effects
This year, claims have been filed by patients and their family members who say the use of blood thinner Xarelto has led to serious, irreversible internal bleeding and death. The drug currently… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 18, 2014
6 Lipitor Side Effects You May Not Be Aware Of
Like many pharmaceutical drugs, Lipitor can cause problems as serious as those it is solving. Lipitor is prescribed to lower ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides as well as to raise ‘good’ (HDL)… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 6, 2014
Risperdal, Weight Gain and Gynecomastia: The Connection
Risperdal is currently used to treat severe psychiatric disorders despite escalating reports of unhealthy weight gain and gynecomastia. Due to the drug’s success and its lack of proper warning, though, doctors continue to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 2, 2014
5 Gynecomastia Facts You May Not Know
Gynecomastia is a condition that has been linked to the use of Risperdal among adolescent boys. It involves the enlargement of male breasts as well as the secretion of milk. Male breasts… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 26, 2014
How Many Men Really Need Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
More men are turning to prescription medications such as testosterone replacement therapy to combat “low T syndrome.” In the United States, testosterone prescriptions among men have tripled since 2001. What some people… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 22, 2014
Health Canada Flags Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Serious Side Effects
Health Canada has issued a safety warning in its July safety review that testosterone, or low-T, treatments are responsible for increased health risks. The Canadian government organization reviewed various case reports and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 14, 2014
New FDA Warning Against Use of Numbing Medications in Infants
Parents with teething infants should not use “gum-numbing” anesthetics known as viscous lidocaine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported. When used among infants and young children, such medications can… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 23, 2014
New Risk of Blood Clots Associated with Testosterone Treatments
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced last week that there has been another risk associated with testosterone treatments. The FDA is now requiring manufacturers of testosterone or low T products must… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 11, 2014
Testosterone Therapy Lawsuits Consolidated Before One Judge
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has ordered the consolidation of all federal testosterone therapy lawsuits before the Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly in the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 10, 2014
Testosterone Therapy Lawsuits Consolidated Before One Judge
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has ordered the consolidation of all federal testosterone therapy lawsuits before the Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly in the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court.… Read More
