Among the least reported aspects of the opioid epidemic is the impact of prescribed opioids on pregnant women and their babies. See the March of Dimes’ fact sheet here. Doctor-prescribed opioids are commonly used for pain treatment following surgery or an injury. Common opioids include codeine, hydrocodone, fentanyl, oxycodone, and others. Women who are pregnant …
Suing for Prescription Opioid Overdoses
Prescription drugs can be dangerous and lead to overdose and death. Have you been prescribed any of these drugs: Hydrocodone; Oxycodone; Dilaudid; Methadone; Duragesic; or Fentanyl? If you or a loved one has suffered complications or the effects of addiction because of prescribed opioids like the ones listed above, you may be able to recover …
Status of Zostavax Litigation: Summer 2018
The spate of lawsuits continues against Merck & Co. related to its shingles vaccine called “Zostavax.” Zostavax was approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2006 as a shingles vaccine and was specifically designed and marketed for use by patients over the age of 50. However, the complaints about Zostavax began …
Zostavax Complications — Proving Liability for Dangerous Drugs
The shingles vaccine marketed under the trade name “Zostavax” was approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2006. However, since its approval and widespread use, there have been more than 42,000 reports of complications from use of shingles vaccines including 128 related deaths, 850 hospitalizations, and 660 related disabilities. See report …
Complications from Use of Zostavax Shingles Vaccine
Approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006, the vaccine called Zostavax – made and marketed by Merck & Co. – was designed to be a vaccine against the shingles virus. However, since 2006, the medical evidence and reports suggest that use of Zostavax might be dangerous and has led to serious …
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