Pradaxa (dabigatran) was approved by the FDA for the prevention of strokes and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation in October 2010.  Unfortunately, a number of studies and adverse event reports have linked Pradaxa to a high incidence of potentially fatal side effects, such as internal bleeding.

If you took Pradaxa and suffered internal bleeding, or if you lost a loved one after they used Pradaxa, your family  may be entitled to significant compensation.  We are currently investigating Pradaxa claims across the United States and would like to hear your story and discuss your rights in a free legal consultation.

Pradaxa Side Effects

Pradaxa, a commonly prescribed anticoagulant used to prevent strokes and blood clots, has been linked to a number of very serious side effects.  A recent study found that Pradaxa patients face a 33% higher risk of developing symptoms of heart disease or suffering heart attacks than patients who take warfarin.  Heart problems aren’t the only reported Pradaxa side effects.  Dabigatran users have also been known to suffer joint pain and swelling, nausea, weakness, and dizziness in addition to severe internal bleeding.

In a Drug Safety Communication issued in December 2011, the FDA announced that it had launched an investigation into numerous reports of Pradaxa internal bleeding, including brain, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and retinal hemorrhaging.  More than 260 Pradaxa-related deaths have been reported worldwide since the drug was introduced in 2010, and the majority of these deaths were attributed to internal bleeding caused by Pradaxa.

Pradaxa Attorneys

Our Pradaxa lawyers have years of experience in dangerous drug litigation, and we are currently investigating Pradaxa lawsuits on behalf of victims of dabigatran internal bleeding.  If you have suffered injury or hospitalization, or have lost a loved one after taking Pradaxa as an anticoagulant, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your damages.  Contact us today to learn more about your legal rights in a free legal consultation and evaluation of your family’s claim.

The antidepressant birth defect lawyers at our pharmaceutical product liability law firm are helping families who have children born with birth defects after their mother took antidepressants during pregnancy.  Between 2% and 10% of all birth defects are caused by medications taken during pregnancy, and antidepressant birth defects are especially common.  Both SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and SNRI (norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) have been known to cause birth defects.  Many families affected by antidepressant birth defects have filed product liability claims against the manufacturers of these potentially dangerous antidepressant drugs.

If you gave birth to child with a serious birth defect after taking an antidepressant during pregnancy, you may be eligible to recover significant compensation in an antidepressant birth defect lawsuit.  Attorneys at our law firm are currently involved with a number of antidepressant birth defect lawsuits, and we have the experience and resources victims need to recover the full just compensation to which they are entitled.

Call us today at 1-888-554-2889 for more information.  We offer:

• A free, no-obligation antidepressant birth defect claim evaluation
• No fee unless we win your case
• Flexible appointments
• Helping antidepressant birth defect victims Nationwide

Antidepressants our Birth Defect Lawyers are Concerned With

While any antidepressant taken during pregnancy may cause serious birth defects, our birth defect lawsuit attorney team is especially concerned with the following potentially dangerous drugs:

• Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
• Celexa (Citalopram)
• Paxil (Paroxetine)
• Prozac (Fluoxetine)
• Zoloft (Sertraline)
• Effexor (Venlafaxine)
• Symbyax (fluoxetine and olanzapine)
• Lexapro (Escitalopram)

In many cases, antidepressant birth defects are formed in the first trimester of pregnancy, when many women are not aware that they are pregnant.  Physicians are warned to exercise extreme caution when prescribing antidepressants to all women of childbearing age for this reason.

Common Antidepressant Birth Defects

PPHN

A New England Journal of Medicine study reported that mothers who took SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy had a six times higher risk of giving birth to a baby with PPNH than mothers who did not use an antidepressant during pregnancy.  Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft, Lexapro, and Wellbutrin are all SSRI antidepressants that carry a higher risk of PPHN birth defects.

Heart Birth Defects

A recent study conducted by the FDA found that babies born to mothers who took SSRIs are at a greater risk for heart birth defects.  There are a number of cardiac birth defects that can be attributed to antidepressants, including:

• Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
• Atrial and ventricular septal defects

Omphalocele

An omphalocele is a birth defect where the infant’s abdominal organs protrude outside the body through an opening in the navel area.  This happens when the infant’s abdominal muscles fail to properly close, and is usually diagnosed before birth and treated with surgery immediately after birth.

Spina  Bifida

Spina bifida is a neural tube birth defect that occurs when the spinal column fails to close completely during development.  Spina bifida may not always be fatal, but there is no cure for this birth defect.  Spina bifida can result in paralysis, incontinence, altered skin sensation, difficulty walking, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, mental and social disabilities, depression, and learning disabilities.

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a birth defect that occurs when the sutures, or joints, between the bones of a baby’s skull close prematurely.  This can inhibit brain growth and may cause blindness, developmental delays, mental retardation, pressure on the brain, and seizures.

In addition to these common antidepressant birth defects, babies born to mothers who took antidepressants during pregnancy may be born with the following afflictions:

• Anal atresia
• Anencephaly
• Aortic stenosis
• Autism
• Bone malformations
• Cleft lip
• Cleft palate
• Clubfoot
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Double aortic arch
• Double inlet left ventricle
• Double outlet right ventricle
• Esophageal Stenosis
• Gastroschisis – abdominal wall defect
• Genital malformations
• Heart murmur
• Hydrocephalus
• Hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS)
• Intestinal malformations
• Limb malformations
• Lung defects
• Mitral valve prolapse
• Neural tube defects
• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
• Pulmonary atresia (PA)
• Pulmonary stenosis
• Skull malformations
• Tetralogy of fallot (TOF)
• Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
• Transposition of the great vessels (TGV)
• Tricuspid atresia
• Tricuspid valve (Ebstein’s Anomaly)
• Tricuspid valve stenosis
• Truncus arteriosus
• Valve problems

In addition to these antidepressant birth defects, a 2004 Pediatrics study found that mothers who took SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy had an increased risk of giving birth to babies with disrupted neurological development, alertness problems, and unusual sleep patterns.  A similar study found that babies born to mothers who took an SSRI during pregnancy were at an increased risk for sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, tremors, and seizures.  The long term developmental effects of SSRIs taken during pregnancy are still unknown.

Antidepressant Birth Defect Lawsuits

Antidepressant birth defect lawsuits are currently being filed by families with children born with congenital birth defects after their mother used antidepressants during pregnancy.  While every case is different, many of these antidepressant lawsuits are based on similar claims of the drug manufacturer’s negligence in the following areas:

• The manufacturer failed in its responsibility to warn of potential antidepressant birth defect risks
• The manufacturer had access to medical studies that drew a link between many antidepressants and birth defects
• The manufacturer failed to thoroughly investigate the accuracy of an antidepressant’s warning label after birth defect claims surfaced
• The manufacturer did not monitor all literature about birth defects associated with a particular antidepressant

The bottom line is, drug makers must be held to a strict responsibility to ensure that their products are safe and that any side effects are clearly documented and presented to doctors and patients.  Our antidepressant birth defect lawyers believe that drug manufacturers negligent in this responsibility need to be held accountable.

Antidepressant Birth Defect Lawsuit Compensation

If you have a child who was born with a serious birth defect, we know that the financial and emotional burdens you face are tremendous.  Compensation from an antidepressant birth defect lawsuit can help families recover funding to help with:

• Medical bills
• Prescription costs
• Personal care costs
• Counseling

In addition to these financial damages, successful antidepressant birth defect lawsuits can also help victims be compensated for the extreme pain and suffering endured by their injured child and the rest of the family.

Contact an Antidepressant Birth Defect Lawyer

Our antidepressant birth defect law firm is dedicated to the pursuit of justice for families affected by birth defects caused by antidepressants taken during pregnancy.  If your child was born with a birth defect after being exposed to antidepressants in the womb, you may be able to recover compensation in an antidepressant birth defect lawsuit.  Contact us today for a free legal consultation where you can learn more about your rights.

Our Lexapro birth defect lawyers are helping families whose babies were born with serious congenital birth defects after their mothers took Lexapro during pregnancy.  Lexapro (excitalopram oxalate) belongs to the class of antidepressants known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and has been prescribed to more than 18 million adults in the United States.  When Lexapro is taken during pregnancy, the antidep[ressant has the potential to cause serious and sometimes fatal birth defects.

Many families that have been affected by Lexapro birth defects have opted to file antidepressant birth defect lawsuits to pursue compensation for their damages.  If you took Lexapro during pregnancy and gave birth to a child with a birth defect, your family may be able to recover substantial compensation in a Lexapro birth defect settlement.  Attorneys at our pharmaceutical product liability law firm are experienced in dangerous drug litigation.

Call us today at 1-888-554-2889 for more information.  We offer:

• A free, no-obligation Lexapro birth defect claim evaluation
• No fee unless we win your case
• Flexible appointments
• Helping Lexapro birth defect victims Nationwide

Lexapro Birth Defects

When taken during pregnancy, Lexapro has proven to increase the risk of a number of serious and potentially fatal birth defects.  Included in the list of Lexapro birth defects are:

• Ventricular or Atrial septal heart defects
• PPHN
• Skull deformities such as craniosynostosis
• Omphalocele and other intestinal malformations
• Clubfoot
• Bone malformations
• Spina bifida and other neural tube defects
• Anal Atresia
• Aortic Stenosis
• Club Foot
• Coarctation of the Aorta
• Craniosynostosis – cranial skull defect
• Esophageal Stenosis
• Gastroschisis – abdominal wall defect
• Heart Murmur
• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
• Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS)
• Mitral Valve
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
• Pulmonary Atresia
• Pulmonary Stenosis
• Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
• Transposition of the Great Arteries / Vessels
• Tricuspid Atresia
• Tricuspid Valve (Ebstein’s Anomaly)
• Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
• Truncus Arteriosus
• Valve Problems – malformed or stuck and won’t close

Grounds for a Lexapro Birth Defect Lawsuit

Our dangerous drug lawyers are experienced in Lexapro birth defect litigation, and we can help victims pursue a Lexapro birth defect settlement.  Across the nation, Lexapro birth defect lawsuits are being filed based on the claim that the drug manufacturer, Forest Laboratories, exercised gross negligence in the following ways:

• The manufacturer represented that Lexapro caused minimal side effects and hid the fact that Lexapro can cause birth defects more often than stated by Forest Laboratories
• Forest Laboratories had confirmed, factual evidence from a number of medical studies that taking Lexapro during pregnancy heightens the risk of birth defects
• The manufacturer failed to completely investigate the accuracy of the Lexapro warning label once they were aware of safety issues associated with Lexapro
• Forest Laboratories failed to monitor literature about Lexapro side effects
• The manufacturer failed to conduct post market surveillance of Lexapro and Lexapro users

Compensation from a Lexapro birth defect lawsuit can help families provide the very best care available for children with congenital birth defects.  Furthermore, it is our hope that Lexapro birth defect lawsuits may help educate women about the danger of antidepressant birth defects so that these tragic deformities and illnesses don’t continue to afflict innocent children and their families.

Contact an Experienced  Lexapro Birth Defect Lawyer

If your child suffers because of a Lexapro birth defect, our attorneys are ready to hear your story and to offer our firm’s full backing to support you in a potential Lexapro birth defect claim.  We know that there is no way to truly compensate you for your child’s compromised health and the pain and suffering that come with having a child with a birth defect.  Still, financial compensation from a Lexapro birth defect settlement can give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your child will be well taken care of for life.  Contact our Lexapro birth defect attorneys today to learn more about your right to compensation in a free legal consultation.

Currently, our Effexor birth defect lawsuit attorneys are helping families whose babies were born with serious birth defects after their mothers took Effexor during pregnancy.  Effexor (venlafaxine) is manufactured by Pfizer and was approved for the treatment of depression and other mood disorders by the FDA in 2004 .  Effexor has been prescribed to millions of Americans since then.  When women take Effexor during pregnancy, they face a dramatically increased risk of giving birth to a child with a serious or even fatal congenital birth defect.

Our Effexor birth defect lawyers are assisting a number of families with children who suffer from Effexor birth defects, and many of these families have decided to file Effexor birth defect lawsuits to pursue compensation and to hold negligent drug manufacturers responsible.  If you took Effexor during pregnancy and gave birth to a child with a serious birth defect or suffered a miscarriage, you may be entitled to significant compensation.  Our Effexor birth defect lawyers can help you pursue the Effexor birth defect settlement to which you are entitled.

Call us today at 1-888-554-2889 for more information.  We offer:

• A free, no-obligation Effexor birth defect claim evaluation
• No fee unless we win your case
• Flexible appointments
• Helping Effexor birth defect victims Nationwide

Effexor Birth Defects

Effexor was approved for use in the U.S. in 2004, and the first Effexor birth defect warning was issued by the FDA in 2005.  The FDA lists Effexor as a drug that belongs to Pregnancy Category C, which means that Effexor may have had negative effects when tested on animal fetuses, but that it has not been tested in the same way in humans.  However, scientific studies have definitively linked Effexor with a higher risk of birth defects, such as:

• Anal atresia
• Anencephaly
• Aortic stenosis
• Autism
• Bone malformations
• Cleft lip
• Cleft palate
• Clubfoot
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Craniosynostosis and other skull malformations
• Double aortic arch
• Double inlet left ventricle
• Double outlet right ventricle
• Esophageal Stenosis
• Gastroschisis – abdominal wall defect
• Genital malformations
• Heart murmur
• Hydrocephalus
• Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
• Hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS)
• Limb malformations
• Lung defects
• Mitral valve prolapse
• Omphalocele and other intestinal malformations
• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
• PPHN
• Pulmonary atresia (PA)
• Pulmonary stenosis
• Spina bifida and other neural tube defects
• Tetralogy of fallot (TOF)
• Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
• Transposition of the great vessels (TGV)
• Tricuspid atresia
• Tricuspid valve (Ebstein’s Anomaly)
• Tricuspid valve stenosis
• Truncus arteriosus
• Valve problems
• Ventricular or Atrial septal heart defects

Not all Effexor birth defects can be seen with the eyes.  In 2010, a Danish research study showed that infants born to mothers who took Effexor during pregnancy have a higher risk of developmental delays and learning problems.

Effexor Misscarriages

In a study published in May 2010 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, scientists at the University of Montreal found that women who use antidepressants like Effexor during pregnancy are at a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than women who did not take antidepressants during pregnancy.  In fact, researchers found that women who use Effexor and similar antidepressants have a 68 percent higher rate of miscarriage.  Study scientists also found that Effexor is one of the antidepressants that carries the highest risk of miscarriage.

In many cases, miscarriages are the result of essential organ malformations.  Our Effexor birth defect lawsuit attorneys are familiar with cases where babies were born with severe malformations and birth defects after their mothers used Effexor during pregnancy, including skull malformations, abdominal wall defects, club foot, cleft lip, and cleft palate.

Effexor Birth Defect Lawsuits

Across the United States, Effexor birth defect lawsuits are being filed, based on the grounds that the drug manufacturer was negligent in its duty to provide a safe drug with clear and complete warnings about any and all side effects.  Our dangerous drug attorneys can base an Effexor birth defect lawsuit on the following grounds:

• Pfizer had access to proven scientific evidence and a number of medical studies that linked Effexor to a higher likelihood of congenital birth defects
• Pfizer failed in its responsibility to warn of the severe birth defect side effects associated with Effexor
• The drug manufacturer failed to conduct an in-depth investigation into the accuracy of the Effexor warning label once they were alerted to the safety issues associated with the drug
• Pfizer did not fully monitor literature about Effexor birth defects and side effects

We understand that an Effexor birth defect is not just about the money, and that there is no compensation that can make up for your child’s compromised health.  In addition to money that can help you ensure the best care for your child, an Effexor birth defect lawsuit is the best way to ensure that Pfizer is held accountable for their gross negligence and to educate the public about the very real risk of Effexor birth defects.

Contact an Effexor Birth Defect Lawsuit Attorney

If you or a loved one gave birth to a child with a birth defect after taking Effexor during pregnancy, you may be entitled to pursue compensation in an Effexor birth defect settlement.  Attorneys at our pharmaceutical product liability law firm have years of experience in dangerous drug litigation, and we have the resources and knowledge you need to build a strong case.  For more information about Effexor birth defect lawsuits, contact our Effexor lawyers to schedule a free legal consultation.  We will answer your questions and explain your legal rights.

Our Zoloft birth defect lawsuit attorneys are currently working with clients whose babies were born with severe birth defects after the mother took Zoloft during pregnancy.  Zoloft (sertraline) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and panic disorders.  Unfortunately, Zoloft has been proven to increase the risk of serious, potentially fatal birth defects when taken during pregnancy.

Our personal injury lawyers are currently helping families by filing Zoloft birth defect lawsuits to help them pursue substantial compensation.  If you gave birth to a child with a birth defect after taking Zoloft during pregnancy, you may be able to recover compensation in a dangerous drug lawsuit.  Contact us today to learn more about your rights in a Zoloft birth defect lawsuit consultation.

Call us today at 1-888-554-2889 for more information.  We offer:

• A free, no-obligation Zoloft birth defect lawsuit case evaluation
• No fee unless we win your case
• Flexible appointments
• Helping Zoloft birth defect victims Nationwide

Zoloft Birth Defects

When taken during pregnancy, Zoloft has the potential to cause serious and sometimes life-threatening birth defects.  Our Zoloft birth defect lawsuit attorneys are familiar with cases where families have sued Zoloft after their babies were born with the following birth defects:

• Atrial or ventricular septal defects
• Omphalocele
• Craniosynostosis
• Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
• PPHN
• Spina Bifida
• Clubfoot
• Bone malformations
• Spina bifida and other neural tube defects
• Anal Atresia
• Aortic Stenosis
• Club Foot
• Coarctation of the Aorta
• Craniosynostosis – cranial skull defect
• Esophageal Stenosis
• Gastroschisis – abdominal wall defect
• Heart Murmur
• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
• Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS)
• Mitral Valve
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
• Pulmonary Atresia
• Pulmonary Stenosis
• Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
• Transposition of the Great Arteries / Vessels
• Tricuspid Atresia
• Tricuspid Valve (Ebstein’s Anomaly)
• Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
• Truncus Arteriosus
• Valve Problems – malformed or stuck and won’t close

Zoloft Birth Defect Lawsuits

Our Zoloft birth defect lawyers are helping families to pursue Zoloft settlements after their babies were born with Zoloft birth defects.  We have years of experience dedicated to dangerous drug litigation.  Our Zoloft birth defects lawsuits allege that the manufacturer of Zoloft showed gross negligence in the following ways:

• They failed to conduct post market surveillance of Zoloft users
• They had statistical and factual evidence from a number of Zoloft birth defect studies that Zoloft increases the risk of birth defects when taken during pregnancy
• The manufacturer hid the likelihood of potential Zoloft birth defects from the public
• They did not thoroughly investigate the accuracy of the Zoloft warning label once the risk of Zoloft birth defects was realized
• They failed to adequately monitor Zoloft side effects

In addition to these, you may be able to be financially compensated for the pain and suffering a Zoloft birth defect has caused for you and your entire family.  For more information about the compensation owed to victims of Zoloft birth defects, contact our Zoloft birth defect lawsuit attorneys today.

Contact an Experienced Zoloft Birth Defect Lawyer

If you and your child have suffered as a result of a Zoloft birth defect, your family may be entitled to recover  significant financial compensation.  Our Zoloft attorneys have dedicated years to the pursuit of justice for victims of dangerous drugs, and we have the experience and resources you need to build a strong case.  Contact our law firm today for a free legal consultation.  We will answer your questions and explain your legal rights.

Propecia sexual side effect lawsuit attorneys at our personal injury law firm are currently meeting with clients who suffered erectile dysfunction, impotence, or other sexual side effects after taking Propecia.  A drug commonly prescribed to treat male pattern baldness, Propecia (finasteride) was approved by the FDA in 1997 and is manufactured by Merck & Co.  Propecia has been prescribed to millions of men worldwide, and a disturbingly high number of these men have reported Propecia sexual side effects.

Victims of Propecia sexual side effects can pursue compensation for emotional and financial damages in a dangerous drug lawsuit.  If you have suffered sexual side effects after taking Propecia, a lawyer from our firm can help you build a strong case to recover the full compensation due to you in a Propecia sexual side effects lawsuit.

Call us at 1-888-554-2889 to speak to our Propecia lawsuit attorneys personally. We offer:

• A free, no-obligation case evaluation with a Propecia side effect lawyer
• No fee unless we win your case
• Flexible appointments
• Help for families with Propecia side effect lawsuit claims Nationwide

Propecia Sexual Side Effects

Scientific studies have linked Propecia to a number of disturbing sexual side effects which appear to be permanent in some cases.  If you were ever a user of Propecia and have experienced any of the below sexual side effects, you may be able to recover compensation in a dangerous drug lawsuit:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Loss of libido or desire for sex
• Reduced semen production
• Ejaculation problems
• Impotence

In addition to these Propecia sexual side effects, men who take Propecia are proven to be at an elevated risk for developing high-grade prostate cancer, the deadliest form of this disease.  Other potential Propecia side effects include the growth of male breast tissue (gynecomastia) and male breast cancer.

Propecia Sexual Side Effects Lawsuits

Our Propecia sexual side effects lawsuit attorneys are currently working with a number of clients who have filed dangerous drug lawsuits against Merck & Co.  Many of these lawsuits are based on the fact that Propecia sexual side effects appear to be permanent in many cases although Merck denies the permanent nature of Propecia side effects.
Merck claims that Propecia sexual side effects will cease when the medication is discontinued, stating, “In clinical studies for Propecia, a small number of men experienced certain sexual side effects, such as less desire for sex, difficulty in achieving an erection, or decrease in the amount of semen.  Each of these side effects occurred in less than 2% of men and went away in men who stopped taking Propecia.”

On the contrary, Propecia sexual side effect lawsuits are now being filed by a number of men who claim the side effects of Propecia persist, even though they have stopped taking the medication.  In Europe, Propecia labels warn that erectile dysfunction and Propecia sexual side effects may continue after treatment.  This warning is not included on American Propecia labels.

The European warnings suggest that Merck & Co. was aware of the potential for permanent Propecia sexual side effects, but they failed to adequately warn consumers and doctors of this risk.  A number of Propecia sexual side effect lawsuits have been filed by men who claim that Merck & Co. was negligent in its duty to warn of all potential side effects of the drug and that Merck chose profits over the wellbeing of their customers.

Propecia Sexual Side Effect Lawsuit Compensation

Propecia sexual side effects can have a devastating effect on a man’s self-esteem and can irrevocably affect his personal life.  We understand that there is no way to compensate for the pain and loss victims of Propecia sexual side effects feel, but we also know that the costs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of Propecia side effects can be staggering.  In a Propecia sexual side effects lawsuit, victims may be able to recover compensation for such financial and personal damages as:

• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Medical bills
• Prescription costs
• Loss of consortium
• Cost of counseling

Contact an Experienced Propecia Lawsuit Attorney

If you or someone you love has suffered sexual side effects after taking Propecia, you may be entitled to substantial compensation in a Propecia sexual side effects settlement.  Attorneys at our pharmaceutical product liability law firm have years of experience in dangerous drug litigation, and we have the resources and knowledge you need to build a strong case.  Additionally, we realize that this is a very private subject and we go to great lengths to ensure the confidentiality of all proceedings.  To learn more about your potential right to compensation in a Propecia sexual side effects lawsuit, contact an attorney at our firm for a free and confidential claim evaluation.

The Actos bladder cancer lawyers at our pharmaceutical product liability  law firm are helping people who have been diagnosed with bladder cancer after taking the diabetes drug Actos.  Actos (pioglitazone) is a popular type 2 diabetes drug that was approved by the FDA for use in the United States in 1999.  Unfortunately, Actos has been linked to a heightened risk of bladder cancer, especially in patients who take the drug for more than one year.

Numerous victims of Actos bladder cancer have filed Actos lawsuits against the drug’s manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, on the grounds that the company was negligent in its duty to adequately warn of the dangers associated with this potentially dangerous drug.  If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with bladder cancer after taking Actos, you may be entitled to collect significant compensation.  Contact us today to learn more about your legal rights.  Call anytime to speak with an experienced Actos bladder cancer attorney.

Call us today at 1-888-554-2889 for more information.  We offer:

• A free, no-obligation Actos bladder cancer claim evaluation
• No fee unless we win your case
• Flexible appointments
• Helping Actos bladder cancer victims Nationwide

Actos and Bladder Cancer

While Actos is still being prescribed in the United States, health regulators in some European countries have suspended Actos sales and Takeda Pharmaceuticals issued an Actos recall in France in 2011 because of the verified risk of Actos bladder cancer.

In 2010, the FDA released preliminary data from an ongoing study funded by Takeda Pharmaceuticals that showed a strong link between Actos and bladder cancer.  Based on the data from this study, the FDA warned that the risk of Actos bladder cancer increases the longer a person uses the drug.  This study is still in progress, and no conclusions have been released at this time.

Also in 2010, Italian researchers conducted a study based on FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Records that revealed that a disproportionately high number of people who use Actos suffer from bladder cancer.
The FDA released an Actos label revision in June 2011 that included warnings about the heightened risk of bladder cancer in Actos users.  The warnings go on to state that the risk of Actos bladder cancer grows the longer this potentially dangerous drug is used.  Drugs related to Actos, such as Duetact, ActoplusMetRx, and Actoplus Met also carry this warning.

This warning also applied to a similar diabetes drug, Avandia, which has been linked to reports of heart attacks and death.

Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits

In Actos bladder cancer lawsuits, our attorneys are able to pursue just compensation for victims of Actos side effects.  Our Actos bladder cancer lawsuits accuse Takeda Pharmaceuticals of gross negligence in their duty to ensure a safe product.  Furthermore, studies prove that Takeda Pharmaceuticals was aware of Actos bladder cancer and other serious side effects, yet failed to adequately warn the public of these risks.  Our dangerous drug lawyers have the experience and the resources victims can count on to help them build a strong legal case, and we are dedicated to the recovery of just compensation for each of our Actos bladder cancer clients.

Actos Bladder Cancer Settlements

Of course, no amount of money can make up for the loss of your health.  We understand this, but we also understand that the costs of treating Actos bladder cancer can be nearly as crippling as the disease itself.  In an Actos bladder cancer lawsuit, you can pursue financial compensation for such damages as:

• Lost wages
• Medical bills  - past and future
• Prescription costs
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium

In addition to the financial compensation, plaintiffs in an Actos bladder cancer lawsuit can also recover peace of mind, knowing that they have held Takeda Pharmaceuticals accountable for their negligence.  Your Actos bladder cancer lawsuit may also heighten awareness of Actos bladder cancer, possibly preventing the same fate for countless other potential Actos bladder cancer victims.

Contact an Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Attorney

If you developed bladder cancer after taking Actos, your cancer may be the result of taking this potentially dangerous drug.  If our Actos bladder cancer lawsuits prove this is the case, you could be entitled to substantial compensation for your financial damages and pain and suffering.  Don’t hesitate until a statute of limitations negates your right to file a claim.  Contact an Actos bladder cancer lawsuit attorney today for a free legal consultation where you can learn more about your legal rights.

Our Topamax birth defect attorneys help families who have been affected by Topamax cleft lip, cleft palate, and other Topamax birth defects.  Manufactured by Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries Ortho-McNeil Neurologics and Noramco, Topamax (topiramate) is an anti-seizure medication prescribed to patients with epilepsy, and it is also used to treat migraines and bipolar disorder.  Unfortunately, it is now common knowledge that Topamax taken during pregnancy can lead to cleft lip, cleft palate, and other birth defects.

At this moment, we are reviewing Topamax birth defect lawsuit claims.  Attorneys at our firm are highly experienced in dangerous pharmaceutical litigation, and we can offer the help needed to obtain justice for families affected by Topamax birth defects.

Call us at 1-888-554-2889 to speak to our Topamax birth defect attorneys personally. We offer:

• A free, no-obligation case evaluation with a Topamax birth defect lawyer
• No fee unless we win your case
• Flexible appointments
• Help for families with Topamax birth defect claims Nationwide

Topamax Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Recent data from the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry, mothers who use Topamax during the first trimester of pregnancy are at an increased risk for having babies with cleft lip and cleft palate birth defects.  In March 2011, the FDA issued a Topamax birth defect warning, stating that cleft lip and cleft palate birth defects may be more common in babies born to mothers who took Topamax early in their pregnancy.

Known collectively as oral cleft birth defects, cleft lip and cleft palate birth defects occur when parts of the lip or palate do not completely fuse together.  Oral cleft birth defects can be as minor as a small notch in the lip or as severe as an open groove that extends from the roof of the mouth to the nose.  Cleft lip and cleft palate birth defects can result in an increased risk of ear infections and problems with eating and talking.

Topamax Birth Defects

In addition to cleft palate and cleft lip, babies born to mothers who took Topamax during pregnancy are at risk for being born with the following serious and potentially fatal birth defects:

• PPHN (Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborns)
• Heart birth defects such as septal heart birth defects
• Craniosynostosis and other cranial birth defects
• Omphalocele and other abdominal birth defects

The FDA has reclassified Topamax from Pregnancy Category C to Pregnancy Category D, meaning that positive evidence links Topamax to human fetal risk, but it still may be acceptable for pregnant women to use the drug in some cases.

Many Topamax birth defects are formed during the first trimester, when many women may not even know they are pregnant.  For this reason, physicians are urged to consider alternatives when prescribing Topamax and other anti-seizure medications to all women of childbearing age.  If women of childbearing age decide to use Topamax, the FDA cautions that they should also use some form of birth control to reduce the likelihood of having a baby with an oral cleft or other birth defect.

A Topamax birth defect lawsuit is not about financial gain in exchange for a baby’s compromised health, but rather about ensuring that that baby receives a lifetime of the very best care possible.

Contact an Experienced Topamax Birth Defect Lawyer

If you took Topamax during pregnancy and gave birth to a child with cleft palate, cleft lip, or another congenital birth defect, you may be entitled to significant compensation under the law.  Each Topamax birth defect attorney at our pharmaceutical product liability law firm is intimately acquainted with all aspects of dangerous drug litigation, and we have the experience and resources you need to build a strong case for your child.  Contact us today for a free and confidential Topamax birth defect claim evaluation.