Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough | Drug Injury Lawyers
Be Cautious If You’re Taking a Newly Released Medication
April 24th, 2018 | Drug injury
In most years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves dozens of new medications to treat a variety of illnesses and health problems. And while all of those medications are subject to testing and approval processes, they’re not always safe for patients to take—but that fact may not be discovered until a medication has… Read More
FDA Announces Restrictions, Increased Guidelines for Popular Birth Control Implant
April 17th, 2018 | Drug injury
At Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough, our drug injury lawyers are here to help women who were harmed by Essure® birth control implants. The implants are linked to a variety of health problems and conditions, including: Intracranial hypertension Uterine and fallopian tube punctures Movement and breakage inside the body Allergic reactions Development of lupus and other… Read More
Why Do Drug Injuries Happen?
April 10th, 2018 | Drug injury
It seems unthinkable—you get a new prescription medication to treat your illness, but after you take it, you develop new health problems and may be in worse condition than before. Unfortunately, drug injuries have affected countless people in the U.S. in recent years, and the number continues to grow every day. Drug injuries are different… Read More
Consult Your Doctor Right Away if You Suspect a Drug Injury
April 3rd, 2018 | Drug injury
At Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough, we’re proud of our track record of helping people who were hurt by prescription medications. It’s our goal to get victims maximum compensation after they suffer serious complications, illnesses, and injuries caused by drugs, and we fight for people across the country every day. However, we also know that not… Read More
Some Drug and Medical Device Injuries Are Life-Threatening Emergencies
March 27th, 2018 | Drug injury
At Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough, we’re here to help anyone who was injured or became ill after taking a prescription or over-the-counter medication, or after receiving a medical device. Many drug and medical device injuries take time to show up, and sometimes the symptoms are initially mild. But sometimes, complications can be immediate and severe,… Read More
Type 2 Diabetes Drugs May Be Linked to Deadly Cancer
March 20th, 2018 | Drug injury
Byetta® and Januvia® are drugs designed to treat Type 2 diabetes by helping people with the condition control their blood sugar levels. All medications can cause side effects—some of which can be serious—but Byetta and Januvia may be linked to a deadly form of cancer. In May 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued… Read More
Irregular Heartbeat Drug Linked to Multiple Health Complications
March 13th, 2018 | Drug injury
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart doesn’t beat at a normal pace. People who suffer from arrhythmia may have heartbeats that are too fast, too slow, or irregular. The condition can be harmless for some patients, but it can also result in complications such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. More serious types of arrhythmia… Read More
Cardiovascular Health Risks Associated With Popular Chemotherapy Drug
March 6th, 2018 | Drug injury
Chemotherapy drugs have become more and more effective in recent years, and many patients with a form of cancer called chronic myelogenous leukemia are now treated with a drug called Tasigna® (nilotinib), which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007. The drug works by slowing or even stopping the growth… Read More
Arthritis Drug May Be Linked to Serious Health Problems
February 27th, 2018 | Drug injury
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that causes millions of adults to suffer from severe pain, inflammation, and immobility in joints throughout their bodies. Drugs that treat the condition are big businesses, including a relatively new drug called Actemra®, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patient use… Read More
What’s the Difference Between a Drug Recall and a Drug Withdrawal?
February 20th, 2018 | Drug injury
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already recalled several drugs in 2018. Many recalled drugs are Class I recalls, which are the most serious and include medications that have a “reasonable probability” to result in severe adverse health consequences or death. However, many recalls by the FDA are only suggestions. That means drug… Read More