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Posted on Apr 28, 2014 By The Senators (Ret.) Firm
Four months ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding the use of acetaminophen, a popular over-the-counter medication used to treat a variety of minor ailments, ...
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Posted on Apr 8, 2014 By The Senators (Ret.) Firm
Actos® – a diabetes medication and one of the best selling drugs in the U.S. – has been associated with a significant increase in the risk for cancer. Throughout the country, numerous ...
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Posted on Feb 25, 2014 By The Senators (Ret.) Firm
Medical professionals and safety advocates across the country have been closely following developments in the world of testosterone drugs. In the past several months, a series of studies have ...
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Posted on Feb 10, 2014 By The Senators Firm
New evidence associating the use of testosterone drugs with increased risks for stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems have sparked concern throughout the country. In particular, many ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2014 By The Senators Firm
Since a recent study has associated testosterone products with a significantly increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and death, many medical experts and researchers have stated that aside from these ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2014 By The Senators (Ret.) Firm
As new cases of consumer injuries resulting from the use of OxyElite Pro continue to make headlines – especially in Hawaii – new reports from South Florida are revealing that yet another ...
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Posted on Feb 4, 2014 By The Senators Firm
In light of a recent study that found men over the age of 65 and men with known heart disease using testosterone face increased stroke and heart attack risks, medical experts have expressed concerns ...
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Posted on Feb 3, 2014 By The Senators Firm
On Friday, January 31, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety announcement that it would be investigating the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in men who take FDA-approved ...
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Posted on Jan 31, 2014 By The Senators Firm
Earlier this week – on Monday, January 27 – a class action lawsuit was filed against USPLabs, LLC, the manufacturer of purported dietary supplement OxyElite Pro. General Nutrition Center ...
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Posted on Jan 30, 2014 By The Senators Firm
In the past few years, testosterone therapy has become increasingly popular – touted by both medical professionals and men with waning libidos or energy loss. According to a new study published ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2014 By The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP
A new study revealed that popular testosterone replacement products may boost risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Low testosterone treatments are growing in popularity as testosterone ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2014 By The Senators Firm
In an article published by BMJ earlier this week, the link between the use of certain serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy and the later development of pulmonary hypertension in ...
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Posted on Jan 16, 2014 By The Senators Firm
Are the pain relievers that you've been taking really as safe as they claim to be? At-home remedies such as Extra Strength Tylenol that contain acetaminophen are now being called into question by ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2014 By The Senators Firm
In a warning issued last week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggested that the use of over-the-counter (OTC) sodium phosphate drugs for the treatment of constipation should not ...
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Posted on Dec 6, 2013 By The Senators Firm
According to an edition of Drug Safety that was published in August of 2013, Strattera (atomoxetine), an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, is known to cause side effects that ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2013 By The Senators Firm
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against Onfi (clobazam), a popular anti-seizure drug that has been linked to incidents of serious skin reactions. Although ...
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Posted on Nov 25, 2013 By The Senators Firm
In March, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication, the contents of which stated that the agency was currently "investigating reports of possible ...
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Posted on Nov 6, 2013 By The Senators Firm
The drive to be a better athlete or the desire to be more "attractive" have prompted many teenagers across the United States to turn to steroids to help them get where they think they need ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Last Thursday, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that manufacturer Ariad Pharmaceuticals agreed to suspend its marketing and sales of the leukemia drug Iclusig. The ...
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Posted on Oct 22, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Less than a week ago, an online advisory notice was posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning both pharmaceutical researches and drug companies alike against the use oral ketoconazole ...
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Posted on Sep 30, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Last Friday, September 27 th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that the antibacterial drug Tygacil can increase the risk of death among users. For both intended and unintended uses of the ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Acetaminophen, a drug renowned for its safety, has been the source of more than 1,500 deaths in the United States in the last 10 years. The popular pain reliever is an active ingredient in brand-name ...
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Posted on Aug 30, 2013 By The Senators Firm
In October, a new warning label will be included on the caps of all bottles of Extra Strength Tylenol in the United States. In just over a month, a new, red warning alert will appear on every bottle ...
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Posted on Aug 29, 2013 By The Senators Firm
The Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas is the newest location for the next major clinic study to be funded by the Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation (PFS Foundation). Leading the ...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2013 By The Senators Firm
Acetaminophen is a common, active ingredient in many of the painkillers that are most frequently taken by individuals who are looking for quick relief from a headache, sprain, or other pain-inducing ...
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