Takeda Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay $2.4 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits over claims its Type 2 diabetes drug Actos caused bladder cancer.| Drugwatch.com
Avandia has common side effects like headache and cold-like symptoms as well as serious heart-related issues. Learn about the risks and FDA warnings.| Drugwatch.com
FDA black-box warnings & several clinical studies link antidepressants to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts & behaviors, especially among young people.| Drugwatch.com
The Premarket Approval (PMA) process is the FDA's most stringent for approving medical devices. PMAs are rare & costly so manufacturers typically avoid it.| Drugwatch.com
Diabetes drugmakers faced lawsuits for side effects such as cancer and stomach paralysis. Learn more about legal claims.| Drugwatch.com
Type-2 diabetes medication Actos is linked to serious side effects such as congestive heart failure and bladder cancer.| Drugwatch.com
Viagra is the “little blue pill” capable of treating erectile dysfunction (ED), but recent studies have linked the drug to an increased risk for melanoma.| Drugwatch.com
Testosterone therapy, or androgen replacement therapy, treats hypogonadism (low testosterone). Serious side effects could lead to lawsuits.| Drugwatch.com
Prescription drugs cost more in the U.S. than most anywhere else in the world. As a result, Americans are illegally importing drugs from other countries.| Drugwatch.com
Big Pharma spends billions to reach consumers and doctors to sell expensive brand name drugs and devices that may not be safer or better than older drugs.| Drugwatch.com