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Friday, October 2, 2009

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Maker of Yaz/Yasmin

The Southeast Texas Record reports a woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bayer Corp., Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Bayer Healthcare LLC. The woman is claiming the birth control pills she had taken, made by Bayer, caused the death of her unborn daughter.

Candice Richardson took the oral contraceptive Yaz/Yasmin and claims she then suffered blood clotting and related injuries which resulted in her being hospitalized and her daughter being stillborn at 27 weeks. She claims the manufacturers misrepresented the pills' benefits and their adverse side effects. Richardson filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Sept. 18, 2009, individually and as a representative of the estate of her dead child.

A “wrongful death” is a death caused by the carelessness (negligence) or misconduct of another person or organization. The Louthian Law Firm has vast experience in pursuing wrongful death lawsuits. Call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your unique case.

Pill Blamed on Death

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posted by Your Attorneyat 7:09 AM

Monday, September 28, 2009

Health Concerns Surround Oral Contraceptive Drugs Yaz and Yasmine

The New York Times reports that Bayer HealthCare's two top selling oral contraceptives, Yaz and Yasmine, have been surrounded by health concerns from both the health and legal community.

Yaz is the top selling birth control pill in the United States with less estrogen than its sister drug, Yasmine. This success is due in part to Bayer's multimillion dollar as campaigns promoting the drug as a treatment for acne and severe premenstrual depression.

Some researchers say the drugs put women at higher risk for blood clots, strokes and other health problems than some other birth control pills the article states, while a Bayer-financed European study found the risks were comparable to those of older birth control pills. However, two studies on Danish and Dutch women, found a higher risk of blood clots for women taking the newer form of birth control pill.

The FDA has already asked Bayer to correct its television ads and has cited the company for not following proper quality control procedures at one of its plants.

According to Bayer, 74 lawsuits have been filed by women claiming they developed health problems after taking Yaz or Yasmine.

A study to identify blood clot incidents, stroke, and death among those using Yasmin and other oral contraceptives is being done by the FDA while Bayer is conducting its own post-market study.

Prescription drugs can have serious side effects. The Louthian Law Firm has pursued prescription drug injury and other personal injury lawsuits in South Carolina since 1959. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your unique case.

Yaz / Yasmine Article

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

FDA Says to Stop Using Hydroxycut Immediately

The Food and Drug Administration has warned dieters and body builders to immediately stop using Hydroxycut because of its link to liver damage and at least one death.

Hydroxycut is a widely sold supplement. At least 9 million packages were sold last year. The FDA has received 23 reports of liver problems and the death of a 19-year-old male.

Iovate Health Sciences, maker of the product, has agreed to recall 14 Hydroxycut products, including Max Drink Packets, Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets, and Max Aqua Shed.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by a dangerous product, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.


Hydroxycut Recall

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has issued new alerts for the cancer drug Tarceva, manufactured by Genentech Inc. (a unit of Roche Holding AG) and OSI Pharmaceutical Inc. There have been deaths linked to this medication.

The known serious complications are skin reactions and holes in the digestive tract, plus possible disorders such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Tarceva is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer and advanced pancreatic cancer.

Prescription drugs make many people’s lives better, but unfortunately the Journal of the American Medical Association reports 51% of all prescription drugs had serious side effects not recognized before they gained FDA approval. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.

Dangerous Prescription Drugs -- Tarceva

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Supreme Court Rules Against Preemption

In the highly anticpated case of Wyeth vs. Levine, the Supreme court has ruled that federal law does not preempt a state's ruling that the drug Phenergan was inadequately labeled. Past rulings, such as Riegel v. Medtronic had established that FDA decisions on drug safety preempted state rulings, effectively shielding drug manufacturers from pharmaceutical injury claims. This ruling is being viewed as a win for drug injury victims.

The Louthian Law Firm has over 40 years experience in defending the rights of South Carolina's injured. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.


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Friday, February 27, 2009

Chantix: A Year After the FDA Public Health Advisory

It has been a year since the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory to warn the public about the serious side effects associated with the anti-smoking drug Chantix -- and serious questions still remain about this pharmaceutical product.

The Feb. 1, 2008 advisory alerted health care providers, patients, and caregivers to new safety warnings concerning Chantix (varenicline), including reports of adverse events such as changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal ideation, and actual suicidal behavior.

In two of the FDA's quarterly reporting periods, Chantix was responsible for more adverse events than any other prescription drug. For instance, there were 988 reports of adverse events related to Chantix in the last quarter of 2007.

One New York reporter wrote an article last year about the side effects of Chantix, including the bizarre dreams he experienced while taking the drug. That article is available online and should serve as a cautionary tale for others interested in using Chantix.

Prescription drugs make many people’s lives better, but unfortunately the Journal of the American Medical Association reports 51% of all prescription drugs have serious side effects not recognized before they gained FDA approval. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Canadian Authorities Report Hundreds of Complaints About Chantix, Anti-Smoking Drug

A drug that is used to help people quit smoking has drawn more than 800 complaints from Canadian users, with reports of mood swings, depression or suicidal thoughts.

The drug, Champix (varenicline tartrate), is known as the Chantix in the U.S., where it has drawn similar complaints and has been linked to car accidents and falls because it causes blackouts in some users.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured while taking Chantix, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or fill out our convenient, confidential online case evaluation form.

Canadian Chantix Story

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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

New Research Suggests Fosamax May Be Linked To Esophageal Cancer, Jaw Disease

Makers of the drug Fosamax finished 2008 with two items of bad news.

First, a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that 23 cases of esophageal cancer might be linked to the drug's use.

Second, a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association suggested that osteonecrosis of the jaw, or death of the jawbone, may be more common than previously believed among people taking osteoporosis drugs in the same class as Fosamax.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or fill out our convenient, confidential online case evaluation form.

Fosamax News Items

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Quaid and Wife Settle Lawsuit Over 2007 Accidental Overdose of Infant Twins

Actor Dennis Quaid and his wife have reached a $750,000 settlement over the accidental overdose of their newborn twins in 2007.

The agreement must still be approved by a Los Angeles judge. The Quaid twins nearly died after they were accidentally given an overdose of the blood thinner Heparin in November 2007. The children spent weeks battling for their lives.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug error, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959. We never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

Heparin Lawsuit Settlement

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Friday, December 12, 2008

New Risk Associated with Avandia

Researchers at North Carolina's Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Britain's University of East Anglia have found that the diabetes drugs Avandia and Actos, doubles the risk of bone fractures in women but not in men. The information was based on a 10 previous clinical studies lasting at least a year involving 14,000 patients. The risk of bone fractures is yet another concern dealing with Avandia. In November 2008, Public Citizen called for a ban due to the risk of liver failure and other life-threatening side effects. Avandia is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and Actos is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Study: Avastin Increases Risk Of Blood Clots

Users of the cancer drug Avastin may be at an increased risk of Venous Thromboembolism, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The study looked at 8,000 patients and found that 8.3 percent of Avastin users developed venous blood clots, compared with 6.1 percent patients in a control group. Blood clots are among the leading causes of death in cancer patients, the study noted.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

Avastin and Blood Clots

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Recall Issued Over Syringes With Double Dosage of Insulin

Tyco Healthcare Group LP has issued a recall on one lot of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles due to possible mislabeling. The syringes may contain an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dosage of insulin.
This can result in hypoglycemia and even death.

The recalled lot number and product information is as follows: Lot Number 813900, ReliOn 1cc, 31-gauge, 100 units for use with U-100 insulin. The syringes are distributed by Can-Am Care Crop and sold at Wal-Mart and Sam's Clubs.

Customers are asked to return the mislabeled syringes to the pharmacies to receive a replacement product.

So far only one injury has been reported due to the mislabeling.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a pharmaceutical product, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Drug Lawsuits and Pre-Emption: A Closer Look

The issue of pre-emption in drug lawsuits was at the center of a case argued Nov. 3 at the U.S. Supreme Court. The case is of vital importance to consumers because it has the potential to limit many state court lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies.

This article explains the doctrine of pre-emption and looks at the facts in the case the U.S Supreme Court will decide.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Report Says FDA officials opposed policy to pre-empt drug lawsuits

Congressional investigators said Wednesday that scientists and longtime employees at the Food and Drug Administration opposed agency regulations that weakened the ability of injured consumers to sue drug manufacturers.

A drug labeling rule approved in 2006 limited when people could sue in state court over injury claims involving dangerous or defective medications. The FDA rule contends that federal regulations prevail when there is a conflict with state law. This concept is called pre-emption. The latest report shows that many knowledgeable scientists and agency officials opposed the 2006 rule.

At the Louthian Law Firm, we believe in your right to seek justice when you have been harmed by a dangerous pharmaceutical product. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

New Concerns Raised About Antismoking Drug Chantix

A nonprofit group, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, said 1,001 serious incidents involving Chantix, an antismoking drug, were reported in the first quarter of this 2008 -- more than the combined adverse events for the top ten most-prescribed brand-name drugs.

The latest incidents involving Chantix include reports of patients blacking out while driving a car. The information may prompt the Food and Drug Administration to call for tougher warnings on the Pfizer Inc. drug.

Chantix has already been linked to serious psychiatric side effects such as depression and suicidal behavior. Chantix had $883 million in sales during 2007, but sales are off sharply this year, in part because of the negative publicity surrounding the product.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or online for a free evaluation of your case.

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Friday, October 10, 2008

J&J Paid $68 Million in Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Settlements, Files Show

Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest maker of health care products, has paid out at least $68 million to settle hundreds of lawsuits filed by women who suffered blood clots, heart attacks or strokes after using the company's Ortho Evra birth-control patch, according to court documents.

The company has largely avoided public trials by settling those cases under confidential agreements. Users of the birth control product have alleged the patch caused deep-vein thrombosis, or blood clots in the legs, and pulmonary embolisms, or blood clots in the lungs. Some blamed it for heart attacks or strokes. The lawsuits also allege 20 deaths have been caused by the Ortho Evra patch.

If you or someone you love has developed serious health problems after using Ortho Evra, you should speak with the experienced South Carolina pharmaceutical injury attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm. Since 1959, we have won millions for South Carolinians injured by unsafe drugs and other types of negligence. For a free case evaluation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Monday, October 6, 2008

Study: Drug Samples May Put Children's Health at Risk

A new study published Monday in the journal Pediatric suggests that free drug samples, which are used as a marketing tool by the drug industry, may endanger the health of young children.

The study found that children who lack health insurance are more likely to receive free drug samples than insured children. The problem: the study found that in 2004 more than 500,000 children received samples of four medicines that were later the subject of health warnings by the Food and Drug Administration: Advair, for asthma; Adderall and Strattera, both for attention deficit disorder; and Elidel, for eczema.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Most Prescription Drugs Kids Take Not Approved For Their Use

According to doctors and researchers at the University of Michigan, 70 percent of available drugs -- including those being used to treat kids for everything from respiratory illnesses to weight issues -- have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use by children.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a pharmaceutical product, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Pre-Emption In Drug Injury Case To Be Considered By U.S. Supreme Court

In November, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether Diana Levine may keep more than $6 million that a Vermont jury ordered pharmaceutical company Wyeth to pay her for failing to warn her adequately about the risks of one of its drugs.

The case centers on the legal doctrine of pre-emption, which could bar injured consumers like Levine from suing in state court when the products that hurt them had met federal standards.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. We never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Monday, September 15, 2008

Study: New Antipsychotic Drugs May Put Children At Risk

A new government study concludes medicines often prescribed for schizophrenia in youngsters are no more effective than older, less expensive drugs -- and may subject them to more harmful side effects. The study’s authors called for the use of some older medications to treat the disorder.

Patients who are concerned about the dangers of prescription drugs should speak with their doctors about the medications they currently take and watch the FDA's recall list for information about unsafe medications.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200.

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Four Arthritis Drugs Get Stronger FDA Warning

The Food and Drug Administration has ordered stronger warnings on four medications – Enbrel, Remicade, Humira and Cimzia – which are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. The problem: they can raise the risk of a potentially fatal fungal infection. The fungal infection, histoplasmosis, mimics the flu.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

FDA Asks for New Warning on Diabetes Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the maker of the diabetes drug Byetta, to include a new warning on its product for acute pancreatitis.

Six cases of pancreatitis have been reported by patients taking Byetta, or exenatide, with four patients recovering. From Apr. 28, 2005, to Dec. 31, 2006, the FDA received 30 domestic reports of acute pancreatitis in Byetta patients.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

A Closer Look at Drug Labels and Terms

A recent newspaper article sorts out the various labels and terms -- from Black Box warnings to Dear Doctor letters -- that the FDA uses in regulating drugs. If you've ever wondered what those terms mean, and why they're used, this article provides the answers.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Jury Awards Retired Police Officer $8.2M Against Mirapex

A federal jury has awarded a retired police officer $8.2 million who claims the anti-Parkinson's drug, Mirapex, contributed to his compulsive gambling. According to the suit, Gary Charbonneau who started taking Mirapex in 1997, began gambling regularly in 2002 and claims the abnormal behavior stopped once he ceased taking the drug in 2005. Charbonneau claims that makers Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim knew of the drug's side effect to cause compulsive behavior before it was released. Data from clinical studies supports the claim and in 2005 a warning about impulsive control and compulsive behaviors was added to Mirapex's drug insert.

If you or someone you care about has been harmed by a prescription drug, please contact a South Carolina pharmaceutical litagation lawyer at the Louthian Law Firm today for a free consultation. We have recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people recover and move on. We believe pharmaceutical companies have a responsibility to their customers and we do everything in our power to ensure that our clients recieve compensation. Call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Monday, July 28, 2008

FDA Slow To Halt Unapproved Uses Of Medications

When the FDA catches a drug company pushing prescription medications for "off-label" uses, it takes the agency about seven months to issue a warning -- and another four months for the company to correct the problem, according to a draft report from the Government Accountability Office.

A 2006 study suggested that more than 20 percent of prescriptions written in the United States are for off-label use. The FDA "isn't keeping track of how drugs are marketed for off-label use, even though marketing for off-label use is illegal and it's the FDA's job to enforce that law," Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a statement. "As a result, drug makers aren't being held accountable for promoting unapproved use of medicine and patient safety is diminished."

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

FDA Proposes Suicide Warning On Epilepsy Drugs

Saying patients who take epilepsy drugs are more likely to commit suicide, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed adding a black box warning to those drugs. The agency released the proposal ahead of a meeting Thursday, where outside experts will weigh in on the risks.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended South Carolinians in pharmaceutical injury cases since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. Because we know how financially devastating one of these injuries can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Experts Call For Further Study Of Imaging Contrast Agents

A U.S. panel of medical experts this week called on the makers of contrast agents, which are used to enhance heart images, to conduct larger studies to better evaluate the risks. The Food and Drug Administration imposed warnings late last year on imaging agents made by two companies. That followed 200 reports of complications, including seven deaths. However, the FDA relaxed the restrictions earlier this year after doctors said medical benefits of the contrast agents outweighed their side effects. About 22 million heart ultrasounds were conducted in the United States in 2005.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended South Carolinians in pharmaceutical injury cases since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. Because we know how financially devastating one of these injuries can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..


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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Report: Medical Device Fragments Pose Serious Health Risk

Since 2003, reports of 72 deaths and 4,675 injuries have been logged by the FDA related to medical debris left behind in patients. The problem has been linked in part to medical devices that break or malfunction, depositing potentially deadly debris inside patients.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended South Carolinians in personal injury cases since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. Because we know how financially devastating a medical malpractice injury can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

FDA Boosts U.S. Heparin Deaths To 149

The blood thinner heparin has been linked to 149 U.S. deaths in people who had allergic reactions after taking the drug. The Food and Drug Administration has just posted the new tally on its Website, nearly doubling the total from April. The drug is made from pig intestines.

If you or someone you love has been harmed due to the use of tainted heparin, please contact one of our qualified products liability attorneys for a free consultation.

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Friday, June 13, 2008

FDA Issues Caution On Silver Dental Fillings

The Food and Drug Administration is warning dental patients that silver fillings contain mercury and may pose a safety risk to pregnant women and young children. The FDA posted the precaution on its Web site earlier this month.

The Louthian Law Firm has served injured South Carolinians since 1959. We are committed to protecting consumers harmed by dental and medical products. We always offer free consultations to potential clients. To speak with an experienced personal injury attorney today, call us at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Monday, June 9, 2008

FDA Issues Cancer Warning Over Foot Ulcer Cream

The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients that large amounts of a Johnson & Johnson foot ulcer medication may increase their cancer risk. The FDA added its most serious “Black Box” warning to the cream medication Regranex, used to treat severe foot and leg ulcers in diabetics, after studies showed that patients who used three or more tubes of Regranex over a 20-month period were five times more likely to die of cancer.

The Louthian Law Firm has served injured South Carolinians since 1959. We are committed to protecting consumers harmed by pharmaceutical drugs. We always offer free consultations to potential clients. To speak with an experienced personal injury attorney today, call us at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Walgreens Settles Drug Pricing Lawsuit For $35 Million

Forty-two states and Puerto Rico will share $35 million in proceeds from Illinois-based Walgreens Company to settle allegations that the drug store chain boosted the price of prescription drugs paid through Medicaid by switching from capsules to tablets or vice versa, depending on which version cost more. Walgreens has multiple locations in South Carolina.

The Louthian Law Firm has served injured South Carolinians since 1959. We have won millions for our clients and are committed to protecting consumers' right to a fair and honest marketplace. And because we know victims are often stretched thin financially, we always offer free consultations to potential clients. To speak with an experienced consumer protection attorney today, call us at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Consumer Group Asks FDA To Ban Some Food Colorings

A consumer advocacy group has asked the Food and Drug Administration to ban several artificial food colorings, saying they may cause hyperactivity and behavior problems in children. The Center for Science in the Public Interest says studies show that behavior in some children may be worsened by those food additives. The group also noted that the British government has persuaded food manufacturers to switch to safer colorings.

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Bayer PullsTrasylol From Shelves

Bayer has announced it will remove all remaining Trasylol products from hospital pharmacies and warehouses. A recent study has found that the use of Trasylol during heart surgery greatly increased the risk of death. Numerous cases have been reported of the drug causing kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and death after surgery.

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  • Columbia, SC 29201
866.410.5656 Louthian Law Firm, P.A.