This is only a partial list of medications and some problems that they allegedly are linked to. Mass tort lawyers are investigating these, or are even taking cases now. I thought this list might be helpful to you.
Crestor & other "statins":
allegedly linked to renal (kidney) failure when used for high cholesterol (signs: weakness, dark urine)
Guidant Heart Defibrillators:
allegedly has wire deterioration, which could prevent its therapy. RECALLED BY FDA in July 2005
Guidant Heart Pacemakers:
allegedly has moisture seal issue, which could prevent its therapy. RECALLED BY FDA in July 2005
Prempro &Premarin:
allegedly increases the risk of cancers (breast & ovarian) & risk of stroke and heart disease while on Hormone Therapy
Medtronic Heart Devices:
Defibrillators & Pacemakers: allegedly have problems in use. 97/98 implants RECALLED BY FDA in April 2004 Batteries made in 2001-2003 RECALLED BY FDA in Feb. 2005
OrthoEvra
Allegedly linked with blood clots ("embolism" or "thrmbosis") & Heart attack and stroke.
Serevent & Advair
Allegedly associated with increase in deaths, especially in African Americans using this asthma medication
Smith Nephew Knee Replacements
Allegedly some used between Feb. 2002 and Sept. 2003 did not bond properly
Vioxx, Celebrex & Bextra:
Allegedly associated with risk of heart attacks and strokes. Vioxx pulled from Market September 2004. Bextra pulled from market April 2005.
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