The average consumer assumes if a drug is on the market, and especially if it is prescribed by his or her physician, that drug is safe. Unfortunately, all too often the user realizes there are side effects, often severe ones, and the drug was indeed not safe at all. How does this happen and why […]
Andrus Wagstaff Law Blog
Most people are aware the FDA recalls medications and medical devices that pose a risk to users, but what does that really mean? When a drug or device recall is requested by the FDA, the product must be pulled from the market. The FDA is also involved when manufacturers make voluntary recalls of a product. […]
Zoloft is a prescription medication given to patients suffering from depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, PMDD, and anxiety disorders. Though some have found the drug to be effective, others have suffered serious side effects. Many also believe their use of Zoloft during pregnancy resulted in their baby suffering serious side effects. There have also […]
With recent news events focused on violence and mental health, the debate over SSRI mediations has once again heated up. Regardless of the influence these drugs may or may not have on the behavior of certain individuals, there is no doubt drugs like Paxil do trigger serious side effects that are cause for concern. Paxil […]
For consumers who are injured by a drug or medical device, the first question that arises is often a simple one. They want to know how a product that was approved by the FDA could do them serious harm. The simple answer is that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a drug or device […]
Risperidal was the world’s first medication approved for treating autism in children, and it’s still the most widely prescribed. Upon initial release, it seemed like a miracle drug. Unquestionably, it effectively manages many of the behavioral difficulties associated with autism. The drug is also used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. But for […]
