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Dangerous Prescription Drugs and Defective Medical Products Can Destroy You

Dangerous Prescription Drugs
Every drug has some side effects, but most are generally minor – like those affecting the gastrointestinal system. But when a legally prescribed drug causes more harm than good and leaves you or someone you love with unacceptable side effects, you need to seek immediate medical help from a trusted source. Many times you will find that these side effects are well documented on the internet because a large number of people have gone through the same ordeal, have voiced their anger, or are fighting for compensation. 

Adverse reactions from prescription drugs can be lethal, provoking suicidal tendencies or strokes; others can have serious or long term consequences. These dangerous drugs may affect the blood, muscles, bones, brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, senses or skin, leaving the victim with pain or disturbed mental faculties. A number of drugs may also cause birth defects.

Many prescription drugs have been removed from the market after repeated cases of dangerous side effects surfaced. However, in more than a few cases, the pharmaceutical industry has willfully covered up research showing the existence of these side effects. 
 

Faced with huge medical bills, the loss of a loved one or long term health repercussions, families in Texas have a right to justice. It is crucial that patients report the adverse reactions they have experienced in order to prevent other people from suffering.

Dallas drug injury lawyer Kay Van Wey has successfully defended the rights of patients who have taken prescription drugs and suffered from serious or lethal side effects such as:

• Fosamax – femur fracture
• Zocor (simvastatin) – muscle injuries and rhabdomyolysis
• Actos – bladder cancer
• Crestor – diabetes 
• Chantix – suicide
• Levaquin – tendon rupture
• Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella and Gianvi – pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and death
• Avandia – heart attack, stroke, death from heart failure
• Paxil and other anti-depressant medications – birth defects
• Accutane – ulcerative colitis

Defective Medical Products
Under the product liability area of law, the manufacturer can be held liable for a manufacturing defect, a design defect or a failure to warn. Some claims are filed individually, while others are included in “mass tort suits,” which collectively represent the interests of a large group of victims. Examples of some defective medical products include:

• Zimmer NexGen Knee Replacement
• DePuy Hip Replacement
• Transvaginal Surgical Mesh

Whether you lost a loved one or suffered severe injuries due to dangerous drugs or defective medical products, defending your rights and getting the compensation you deserve is going to be an uphill battle. You need top rated Texas Super Lawyer Kay Van Wey on your side. She combines a proficiency of medical and pharmaceutical issues with the compassion and empathy you need in your Texas drug injury attorney.

Call (800)489-5082 or fill out the quick online contact form to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dallas dangerous drug lawyer Kay Van Wey today.

Don't hesitate to contact Kay Van Wey at (800)489-5082 for a free, no obligation consultation.

Van Wey Law serves:

The entire state of Texas, including Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio

The entire state of Oklahoma, including Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas

The entire United States for health care fraud, “pill mill” cases, and dangerous pharmaceutical products

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Blog for Dangerous Drugs & Defective Products

• Ask A Pradaxa Injury Lawyer: Why Does Pradaxa Cause Internal Bleeding?
• Pradaxa Injury Lawyer: Excessive Bleeding Not The Only Pradaxa Risk
• AF Ablation Study Shows More Bleeding, More Clots With Pradaxa
• Taking Pradaxa? Kidney Testing May Prevent Fatal Pradaxa Bleeding.
• Taking Pradaxa? Be Aware Of The signs Of Pradaxa Internal Bleeding
• Not Just Paula Deen: Other Celebrities Have Endorsed Dangerous Drugs
• Why Does Fosamax Cause Femur Fractures?
• Study Finds Pradaxa Significantly Increases Risk of Bleeding
• Yaz Generic Launched Despite Safety Concerns
• Victoza and Thyroid Cancer: What You Should Know
• Update on Yaz & Yasmin Litigation: Parties Ordered to Mediation December 31, 2011
• Federal Actos Bladder Cancer Claims to Be Consolidated
• Will Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Stop Sales of This Dangerous Drug?
• Dangerous Drugs in Dallas: Should Yaz Be Marketed to Teens?
• Will Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Stop the Sale of Actos Generics?
• Do You Take Yaz? Here’s What You Need to Know about Hyperkalemia.
• Surgical Mesh Injuries Highlight Flawed FDA Approval Process
• Update on Actos Lawsuits for Texas Consumers as of December 30, 2011
• Medical Device Manufacturers Ordered to Study Risk of Surgical Mesh Injuries
• FDA Requires Update to Dangerous Side Effects on Yaz/Yasmin Label

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Library for Dangerous Drugs & Defective Products:

• Can Pradaxa Cause You to Bleed to Death?   
  Dallas dangerous drug injury attorney Kay Van Wey discusses why Pradaxa has no antidote, even though it can cause serious bleeding events in patients.
• Pradaxa Injury Claims: Are You At Risk Of Excessive Pradaxa Hemorrhaging?   
  Are you taking Pradaxa? Should you worry? A Dallas Pradaxa injury attorney discusses Pradaxa injury and the risk of excessive Pradaxa hemorrhaging.
• Dallas Drug Injury Attorney Warns Of The Risks Of Pradaxa   
  A Dallas drug injury attorney discusses the dangerous side-effects of Pradaxa, a drug that has been associated with potentially fatal internal bleeding.
• New Study Shows SSRI Use In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Pulmonary Hypertension In Infants   
  A Texas SSRI birth defect lawyer discusses the link between antidepressants like Prozac and Paxil and persistent pulmonary hypertension in infants.
• Blood Thinner Pradaxa Linked to Serious Bleeding Events   
  Blood thinner Pradaxa has caused an alarming number of fatal bleeding events. The FDA is conducting studies to determine if the risks outweigh the benefits.
• Victoza: Is Paula Deen Promoting a Dangerous Drug?   
  Paula Deen is promoting the diabetes drug Victoza. A Dallas drug injury attorney warns that this dangerous drug is linked to thyroid cancer and pancreatitis.
• Paula Deen’s Diabetes Announcement Glorifies “Lifestyle” Drugs   
  Paula Deen announced January 17, 2012, that she has type-2 diabetes and has endorsed Victoza, a drug used to treat diabetes that can cause thyroid cancer.
• Drug Suspended after European Study Links Actos to Bladder Cancer   
  Actos was linked to bladder cancer. A Dallos Actos attorney discusses why the drug is still being sold in the U.S. after being banned in France and Germany.
• FDA Experts Recommend Yaz Labels Be Updated to Warn of Blood Clot Risks   
  Yaz will be getting stronger warning labels thanks to the efforts of Yaz lawsuit attorneys who demand accountability for injuries caused by dangerous drugs.
• Experts on FDA’s Yaz Panel Had Ties with Bayer   
  A consumer safety advocacy group is reporting that experts on an FDA panel to review Yaz/Yasmin had ties with manufacturer Bayer and had been paid by Bayer.
• SSRI Lexapro Shown to Cause Serious Birth Defects in Texas Infants   
  Lexapro has been linked to birth defects in infants whose mothers took the popular SSRI antidepressant while pregnant.
• Actos and Bladder Cancer: What Is The Risk?   
  Were you diagnosed with bladder cancer after taking Actos? You may have a Texas dangerous drug claim. Discuss your case with Dallas Actos lawyer Kay Van Wey.
• When Antidepressants Cause Birth Defects: Do You Have A Texas SSRI Birth Injury Claim?   
  Did you take anti-depression drugs during your pregnancy in Texas? You may have a dangerous drugs claim. Schedule a consultation with attorney Kay Van Wey.
• Are you a victim of a Fosamax femur fracture? You may have a Texas Dangerous Drugs Claim   
  If you have suffered from a broken femur after taking Fosamax, learn about your right in this article by Dallas dangerous drugs attorney Kay Van Wey.
• Injured by transvaginal mesh? You may have a Texas dangerous medical device claim.   
  Have you suffered an injury after vaginal mesh surgery? Contact our TX dangerous medical products lawyer to learn if you have a transvaginal mesh injury claim.
• FDA Study Concludes That Yaz, Yazmin Increase Blood Clot Risk   
  Are you taking Yaz? A Houston dangerous drugs attorney discusses Yaz’s link to the painful and potentially life-threatening condition venous thrombosis.
• Diabetes and Bladder Cancer? If You Take Actos, You May Have a Texas Dangerous Drugs Claim   
  A Texas drug injury attorney discusses the risks of the diabetes drug Actos, which has been linked to bladder cancer, heart disease, kidney problems and death.
• Diabetes drug Actos May Lead to a Dallas Dangerous Drug Injury   
  You should call Van Wey Law if you have taken the diabetes drug, Actos, and think the drug has led to your Dallas dangerous drug injury and bladder cancer.
• Your Transvaginal Surgery May Lead to a Dallas Medical Device Injury   
  Call Van Wey Law if you have suffered a Dallas defective medical device injury from the use of transvaginal mesh.
• Health Concerns Over the use of Yaz & Yasmin   
  Call Van Wey Law today if you have suffered a drug injury by the use of birth control medicines such as Yaz or Yasmin.

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Frequent Questions for Dangerous Drugs & Defective Products:

• I heard that Paula Deen has endorsed Victoza and is using it to treat her type-2 diabetes. What is Victoza?
  
• What is pancreatitis and what is acute pancreatitis?
  
• I took an anti-depressant during pregnancy. My child was born with a birth defect. How can I know whether my use of anti-depressants caused my child's birth defects?
  
• I used the drug Topamax during  pregnancy and my baby was born with a cleft lip or cleft palate. Could the drug be responsible for my child's birth defect?
  
• I have heard that some types of birth control pills put women at higher risk for certain side effects, such as heart attacks, strokes, blood clots and even death. How do I know if the birth control pill I am taking is in the category of high risk birth control pills?
• I am currently taking one of the birth control pills that has recently been linked to severe side effects. How do I know if I should be concerned?
• I heard that certain types of birth control pills are dangerous. How can I know if the birth control pill I am taking is safe?
• I had a surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. The surgeon used mesh. I have heard that there have been a lot of problems with mesh. How do I know if my mesh is causing me problems?
• I recently learned that the surgical mesh I had implanted for pelvic organ prolapse has been the subject of a recent safety alert. How do I know if the mesh I have is safe?
  
  
• I had bladder sling surgery and recently learned that a type of surgical mesh was used. I have heard that there have been some safety issues with certain types of mesh. How can I know whether to be concerned?
• I have surgical mesh from a bladder "sling" surgery. How do I know whether the mesh I have is the subject of any safety concerns?
• I have been taking Actos for several years to help control my Type Two diabetes. How do I know if my bladder cancer is linked to taking Actos?
• I am currently taking or recently took Actos and was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Do I have a claim against the maker of Actos?
• Where do I file my Darvocet, Darvon or Propoxyphene products liability case?
• What are the benefits of centralization of Darvocet, Darvon, and Propoxyphene products liability cases in one court?
• What injuries does the Darvocet, Darvon, and Propoxyphene Products Liability MDL concern?
• How many cases are in the Darvocet, Darvon, and Propoxyphene Products Liability MDL?
• Who are the defendants in the Darvocet, Darvon and Propoxyphene Products Liability MDL?
• I heard that anti-depressant Paxil was downgraded from a Category C drug to a Category D drug. What does this mean and how am I affected by it?
• I've been taking the generic form of a brand name drug and have recently been diagnosed with a condition linked to my use of that prescription. Do I still have a claim against the manufacturer of the drug?

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