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A Louisiana woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against the makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro, claiming they downplayed the risks and failed to adequately warn about the potential dangers associated with these medications. She alleges severe injuries after using the drugs and is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Wegovy, approved for weight loss treatment,…
What is Symbicort? Symbicort is a medication composed of Budesonide (a corticosteroid) and Formoterol (a bronchodilator). These medications are inhaled and are used to control the symptoms of Asthma and COPD. What are Symbicort’s side effects? Common side effects of using Symbicort include headaches, nausea and sore throat. In rare cases patients may experience sudden…
Pradaxa Usage Pradaxa (Dabigatran) is an anti-coagulant (blood thinner) manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. It is used to treat Atrial Fibrulation (A-Fib). What are the side effects of Pradaxa? As with all medications, Pradaxa can cause side effects, and these can vary in severity from person to person. Some common side effects of Pradaxa include: Stomach…
What is Xeljanz? Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate) is a pain reliever used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). What are the side effects of Xeljanz? Xeljanz’s main side effect is the increased risk of infection. As a result, patients taking Xeljanz should monitor their blood counts. Are there lawsuits concerning Xeljanz usage? In recent years, there has…
What is Jublia? Jublia (efinaconazole) is a topical solution developed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals, now known as Bausch Health. It was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014. Its unique claim to fame is its status as the first topical triazole antifungal agent approved in the United States. Developed as a…
What is Osphena? Osphena (ospemifene) is a non-hormonal medication developed by Shionogi Inc., a Japanese pharmaceutical company. Its development was targeted towards treating certain symptoms of menopause. In February 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Osphena for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), a symptom of vulvar and…
What is Lyrica (Pregabalin)? Lyrica, known generically as Pregabalin, is an anticonvulsant and analgesic medication that has been the subject of increasing scrutiny and legal action. Developed at Northwestern University and approved for use in the United States in 2004, Lyrica is marketed by Pfizer and is widely prescribed for pain caused by fibromyalgia, diabetes,…
What is Premarin? Premarin (Conjugated Estrogens) is a medication produced and marketed by Pfizer. It comes in two forms — pills and a cream. What are the uses and side effects of Premarin? Premarin is used to rebuild vaginal tissue in post-menopausal women, helping to alleviate pain associated with sex. Premarin is also used to…
If you or someone you know has been prescribed Ozempic, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and legal action surrounding this medication. Ozempic is a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, but it has gained attention as a weight loss aid despite not being approved for such use. However, recent lawsuits against…
What is Pristiq? Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) is an anti-depressant. It is a seratonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). How is Pristiq used and what are the side effects? Pristiq is primarily used to treat depression. It may also be prescribed to treat panic disorder or anxiety. It works by restoring the levels of seratonin and norepinephrine in the…