'Dangerous Drugs' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 30, 2012
The Latest in Meningitis Outbreak News
The meningitis outbreaks that took place in October and November made headlines for much of the past month. Following the death of 32 people from the outbreaks, the FDA discovered a link… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 30, 2012
Pradaxa and Chantix Account for the Most Drug Complaints to the FDA
The October 2012 QuarterWatch report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices details the number of drug complaints received by the FDA over the past four years. Prescription medication complaints issued to the FDA… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 25, 2012
Actos Update: Early Studies Showed Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer
Recently, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices released the October QuarterWatch report that details the increase in reports of drugs with serious adverse side effects to the FDA. It discusses type 2 diabetes drug… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 4, 2012
The Dangers of SSRI’s for Pregnant Women
Depression in pregnant women is not uncommon. According to this Slate.com article, depression affects more than 10 percent of all pregnant women in the U.S. In the past, many doctors prescribed pregnant women… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 31, 2012
Study Links Propecia to Depression
A new study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry reports that hair-loss drug finasteride (Propecia) may be linked to more than just permanent sexual side effects. The study found that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 13, 2012
New study: hair-loss drug Propecia’s side effects may be permanent
As we reported this morning, Propecia has been a topic of interest on the Today Show, and most recently Good Morning America. The Good Morning America segment on ABC discussed the negative side effects of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 12, 2012
TODAY Reports on Propecia Links to Sexual Dysfunction
This morning the TODAY show reported on a new study that links the hair loss drug Propecia with sexual dysfunction. The study was conducted by Dr. Michael Irwig at George Washington University… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 6, 2012
Actos News and Information Updates for June
The Actos lawyers at the Firm are diligently monitoring information about the type 2 diabetes drug, Actos. We encourage you to learn more about the serious side effects, risks and legal options… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 15, 2012
FDA Label Requirements Fail Consumers Harmed by Generic Defective Drugs
Generic Drug Manufacturers Should Have a Duty to Warn Consumers of New Safety Concerns Generic drugs account for seventy-five percent of filled prescriptions. Buying generic saves money and, often, the drug is… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 26, 2012
U.S. Regulators Want FDA More Involved with Hip Replacements, Transvaginal Mesh and Other Faulty Medical Devices
Simmons Hanly Conroy is no longer accepting Hip Replacements cases. Bloomberg reports that four Democratic lawmakers, led by Edward Markey of Massachusetts, have issued a bill that would give the FDA the ability… Read More
