Merck paid out billions in settlements to settle 60,000 Vioxx lawsuits. Learn more about Merck's federal charges and criminal and civil claims.| Drugwatch.com
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
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Pharmacists have determined that one of the primary ingredients in Actos causes weight gain, which poses additional issues for diabetics.| Drugwatch.com
Takeda Pharmaceuticals saw rapid growth suddenly slowed by a $2.4 billion legal settlement over cancer side effects of diabetes drug Actos.| 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
Older adults face health risks from drugs, devices, and toxins. Explore common impacts and senior health lawsuits.| Drugwatch.com
Drugs, medical devices and toxic products have led men and their families to sue product manufacturers. Learn about these products and lawsuits.| Drugwatch.com
There are a wide range of health risks and checkup recommendations for every stage of life. Read about what you can do to safeguard your health.| Drugwatch.com
These children’s products have led parents to pursue legal action. See what evidence you need if you want to file a claim.| Drugwatch.com
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Mesh bladder slings can successfully treat stress urinary incontinence in women, but the devices can cause pain and other complications years after surgery.| 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
Learn about the potential risks of taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy & the most commonly prescribed SSRIs for pregnant women.| Drugwatch.com
Philips CPAP cancer risk is linked to degraded sound abatement foam in recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines.| Drugwatch.com
Read about the common and uncommon risks of partial and total hip replacements. Learn what causes major complications and how they are treated.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about hernia mesh recalls, including Atrium C-QUR Mesh and Ethicon Proceed Surgical Mesh products.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about chronic hernia mesh pain, its causes, symptoms and treatment options, including mesh removal and conservative therapies.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about symptoms, causes and prevention of hernia mesh infection. Understand risks, signs and treatments to safeguard your health post-surgery.| Drugwatch.com
Symptoms of hernia mesh failure may occur right after surgery or years later. Find out if you are a victim of hernia mesh failure.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about hernia mesh complications, including the most common adverse symptoms, treatment options and legal implications.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about the common and severe Ozempic (semaglutide) side effects. Learn about safety information, warnings, & when to seek medical attention.| Drugwatch.com
Bard PowerPort devices have been causing injuries & even death in some cases. Learn more about the types of injuries & complications of PowerPort devices.| Drugwatch.com
Depo-Provera side effects include nausea, weight gain and irregular bleeding. Serious side effects include bone density loss and allergic reactions.| Drugwatch.com
Drugwatch surveyed 650 women to learn more about their experiences with birth control and the side effects they have experienced.| Drugwatch.com
Learn more about the science behind necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), cow’s milk baby formulas and related lawsuits.| Drugwatch.com
Some transvaginal mesh complications and safety risks can be serious. Learn about potential dangers, FDA warnings and legal actions.| Drugwatch.com
Consumers are filing lawsuits against prescription drug and medical device companies after facing serious injuries. Find out if you qualify for a lawsuit.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about common knee implant complications, defective devices, recalls and lawsuits.| Drugwatch.com
Learn why hip replacements fail, common complications like loosening or infection and how to recognize warning signs early.| Drugwatch.com
More than 13,000 drugs and medical devices have been recalled in the past few years for reasons ranging from defective packaging to fatal side effects.| 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
The FDA approval process can be long and tedious however there are ways to fast-track approving a new drug or device through different FDA applications.| Drugwatch.com
A division of the FDA oversees a broad range of medical devices, from scalpels to stethoscopes and from artificial hips to transvaginal mesh.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about DePuy hip implant failures, health risks and ongoing lawsuits. Find out if you might need revision surgery.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about Tepezza’s common side effects, such as muscle cramps, and serious risks such as infusion reactions and permanent hearing loss.| Drugwatch.com
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Asbestos companies have created trust finds to compensate mesothelioma patients who are victims of toxic asbestos exposure. Here’s how to file a claim.| Drugwatch.com
Mesothelioma laywers continue to file lawsuits against manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma & other cancers.| Drugwatch.com
Takeda Pharmaceuticals agreed to settle thousands of pending Actos bladder cancer lawsuits for $2.37 billion.| Drugwatch.com
Diabetes drugmakers faced lawsuits for side effects such as cancer and stomach paralysis. Learn more about legal claims.| Drugwatch.com
The Cymbalta lawsuit stemmed from previous users claiming the drug caused severe withdrawal symptoms and suicidal thoughts - some cases ended in death.| Drugwatch.com
Approved in 2004, Cymbalta is an SNRI that treats depression, anxiety and pain disorders by preventing the body from reabsorbing certain neurotransmitters.| 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
Many popular prescription drugs and medical devices share a few common but potentially deadly side effects or complications.| Drugwatch.com
Learn about the FDA's clinical trial stages and phases used to determine new ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose and treat diseases or conditions.| Drugwatch.com
The FDA 510(k) clearance process allows medical devices to enter the U.S. market with no clinical trial requirement and no evidence that they are safe.| Drugwatch.com
Trent B. Miracle has more than 20 years of experience handling injury claims and civil litigation. He specializes in asbestos and pharmaceutical litigation.| Drugwatch.com
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Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by asbestos. It may take up to 50 years to diagnose. Treatment includes surgery, chemo and radiation.| Drugwatch.com
Testosterone therapy, or androgen replacement therapy, treats hypogonadism (low testosterone). Serious side effects could lead to lawsuits.| Drugwatch.com
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson has been named in more than 100,000 lawsuits, including claims against talcum powder and metal-on-metal hips.| Drugwatch.com
Eli Lilly and Company, the first to mass produce insulin, penicillin and the Salk polio vaccine, has also drawn scrutiny over some of its drugs.| 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
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration regulates drugs and medical devices. It also collects reports on adverse events from these products.| Drugwatch.com
Drugs and biologics all fall under the FDA’s “drugs” category. They are generally covered by the same laws and regulations but made differently.| Drugwatch.com
Read longform articles covering controversial topics that affect consumers and their families. Theses articles tackle issues including practices of Big Pharma, the FDA's role in clinical trials and the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs.| Drugwatch.com
Talcum powder contaminated with asbestos in consumer products such as baby powder and makeup may increase the risk of mesothelioma.| Drugwatch.com
Concerns about asbestos and cancer are causing some to question the safety of makeup containing talc. Is talc-free makeup safer? Here’s what we found.| Drugwatch.com
Studies have shown that asbestos-contaminated talcum powder can cause ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Find out if you're at risk.| Drugwatch.com
Johnson & Johnson proposes a $6.48 billion settlement for talc lawsuits claiming ovarian cancer amidst ongoing legal battles and financial pressures.| Drugwatch.com
Talcum powder attorney Trent B. Miracle says J&J could face thousands more lawsuits from women who developed ovarian cancer after using talc.| Drugwatch.com
Studies and lawsuits say exposure to talcum powder may increase the risk of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Here are some alternatives to talcum powder.| Drugwatch.com
Read news stories about dangerous medical devices and prescription drugs, health studies and pharmaceutical litigation.| Drugwatch.com
The latest J&J baby powder trial ended in a $63.4 million verdict in favor of plaintiff Michael Perry who says J&J's talc powder caused his mesothelioma.| Drugwatch.com
A J&J subsidiary filed for bankruptcy in Texas in a key move to finalize a settlement for thousands of baby powder lawsuits.| Drugwatch.com
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Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder recall and discontinuation timeline includes thousands of lawsuits claiming an ovarian cancer risk.| Drugwatch.com
The DOJ’s bankruptcy arm has filed a motion to dismiss the bankruptcy attempt of a J&J subsidiary, which is being used to finalize an $8 billion talc settlement.| Drugwatch.com
A judge has allowed the bankruptcy of a J&J subsidiary to remain in Texas. This is a key step toward the completion of an $8 billion talc settlement.| Drugwatch.com
Manufacturers use talcum powder in baby powder, makeup, paints and ceramics, but some studies link it to cancer and other diseases.| Drugwatch.com
Johnson & Johnson faces over 53,000 talcum powder lawsuits. See how the top talcum powder lawyers can help you receive compensation.| Drugwatch.com
Explore the potential link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer risk. Learn about studies, legal battles and industry influence over the FDA.| Drugwatch.com
Big Pharma consists of powerful drug manufacturers that are often accused of unethical marketing practices and promoting dangerous medicines.| 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