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Avandia
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Avandia is a medication introduced in 1999 that is prescribed to treat diabetes. A recent analysis by Dr. Steve Nissen, of the Cleveland Clinic, concluded that people taking Avandia have 43% higher odds of suffering a heart attack.
In Type 2 diabetes, patients do not produce enough insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar and other food into energy, or their cells ignore the insulin that is being produced. Avandia increases the sensitivity of the cells to insulin, thereby lowering blood sugar.
Avandia works by affecting what are known as peroxisome - proliferator- activated receptors or PPARs. These are receptors in a cell’s nucleus that affect a broad range of human genes. Many experimental PPAR drugs have been associated with hazards to the heart.
About one million Americans are currently using Avandia. |
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Baycol
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The popular cholesterol medication Baycol was removed from the market in August 2001. Baycol has been associated with Rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening condition that affects the kidneys. The symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis can include muscle pain, weakness, tenderness, malaise, fever, dark urine, nausea and vomiting. |
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Bextra
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Bextra is a medication prescribed for pain, especially pain associated with arthritis. Bextra has been linked to heart attacks, stroke and Stevens Johnson Syndrome.
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Celebrex
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Celebrex is a medication prescribed for pain, especially pain associated with arthritis. Celebrex has been linked to heart attacks, stroke and Stevens Johnson Syndrome. |
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Crestor
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Crestor is a relatively new cholesterol lowering medication, which can cause serious injury to the kidney. Crestor has been linked to muscle disease, Rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. |
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Ephedra
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Ephedra is a stimulant used as an ingredient in some appetite suppressants and cold medications. Ephedra has been linked to a number of conditions including heart attacks and strokes. |
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Fen-Phen
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Pondimin and Redux are weight loss medications that were removed from the market in 1997. Pondimin and Redux can cause a person’s heart valves to leak. Pondimin and Redux can also cause a fatal lung disease known as primary pulmonary hypertension. Injury from Pondimin and/or Redux can go undetected for many years. |
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Gardasil
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Gardasil is a vaccine promoted by Merck to work against certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Gardasil was approved in June, 2006 for use in females age 9-26.
Originally reported by Merck to have no serious side effects, by December 6, 2007, Merck had received reports of, at least, 3,461 adverse reactions to the vaccine. These serious reactions include convulsions, seizures, vision disturbances, paralysis, Guillian-Barre Syndrome and Death. |
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KETEK
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KETEK is an antibiotic manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis (also known as Aventis Pharma). KETEK (Telithromycin) was commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, sinusitis and pneumonia.
KETEK has been associated with liver damage, liver failure, blurred vision and other problems. Symptoms of liver injury can include increased tiredness or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
In patients with myasthenia gravis, a rare neurological disorder, KETEK can cause death.
It has been reported that KETEK can cause severe liver injury in patients after only a few doses.
Currently, there is a Congressional investigation into the actions of the FDA and the manufacturer in the drug approval process for KETEK.
If you have suffered liver damage, serious vision disturbances or other problems after taking KETEK, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. |
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Permax
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Permax (pergolide mesylate) is a medication used in the treatment of Parkinsons Disease. Permax has been associated with damage to the heart valves resulting in valvular regurgitation. |
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Pondimin
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Pondimin and Redux are weight loss medications that were removed from the market in 1997. Pondimin and Redux can cause a person’s heart valves to leak. Pondimin and Redux can also cause a fatal lung disease known as primary pulmonary hypertension. Injury from Pondimin and/or Redux can go undetected for many years. |
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PPA
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PPA (Phenylpropanolamine) is an ingredient contained in many over-the-counter cold remedies. A recent study found that PPA increases the risk for hemorrhage stroke. |
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Prevnar
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Prevnar is a vaccine used to prevent bacterial infections such as bacterial meningitis. Prevnar has been associated with seizures and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). |
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Propulsid
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Propulsid is used to treat heartburn. Propulsid has been associated with cardiac problems including heart rhythm disorders and death. |
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Redux
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Pondimin and Redux are weight loss medications that were removed from the market in 1997. Pondimin and Redux can cause a person’s heart valves to leak. Pondimin and Redux can also cause a fatal lung disease known as primary pulmonary hypertension. Injury from Pondimin and/or Redux can go undetected for many years. |
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Remicade
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Remicade is a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and Crohns disease. Remicade has been associated with tuberculosis and lymphoma (a type of cancer). |
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Vioxx
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Vioxx is a medication prescribed for pain, especially pain associated with arthritis. Vioxx has been linked to heart attacks, stroke and Stevens Johnson Syndrome. |
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Zithromax
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Zithromax is a popular antibiotic used to treat infections. Zithromax has been associated with necrosis of the liver.
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