Pharmaceutical Litigation News

Recent medical evidence shows that popular denture adhesives, such as Poligrip and Fixodent, pose the threat of zinc poisoning and neuropathy in people who regularly use these products. This means that the approximately 35 million denture wearers in the United States are at risk of suffering serious physical harm. If you or a loved one … Read more

A study in the NEJM noted a 6 fold increase in pulmonary hypertension in newborns whose mothers were on Prozac. This follows a September alert from the FDA that use of Paxil during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. These drugs, together with Celexa and Zoloft, belong to a class of antidepressants which … Read more

The FDA conceded findings of a new study indicating women using the Ortho Evra birth-control patch have twice the risk of developing blood clots than those taking birth-control pills. After years of debate, Ortho-McNeil recently admitted that women who use the product are at an increased risk of blood clots, stroke and death. Read more…