Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs save lives, but unsafe medications can cause devastating harm. We report on FDA warnings, recalls, and lawsuits tied to dangerous drugs. Our coverage explores how regulations, litigation, and patient advocacy drive accountability and improve medication safety.

2008 First Quarter Reports High Number of People Continue to Suffer Injuries from Prescription Drugs

A study done by The Institute for Safe Medication Practices recently identified a record number of serious injuries and deaths associated with drug therapy the first quarter of 2008. As consumers,…

By Jessica Smagacz

/ 26 Oct 2008

Promoting Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness

Health nurses at Integris Baptist Medical Center rewarded Darrilyn Smith, a teenager patient for having a positive attitude. Smith has been infected with the Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare and…

By Jessica Smagacz

/ 21 Oct 2008

Food Recalls affect Georgia

FDA released two recalls on Tuesday this week of products that are sold in Georgia. The first is a product called Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips sold by Kroger Stores. The product is 12…

By Jessica Smagacz

/ 16 Oct 2008

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome–What you need to know about this Serious Disease

Have you heard of the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? This syndrome is a life-threatening disease that affects skin usually caused from a drug reaction, from prescription drugs and over the counter drugs….

By Jessica Smagacz

/ 12 Oct 2008

Taking an Initiative to Prevent Food Contamination-FDA Launches First Tool Kit For Employees in the Food Industry

For those who have sustained serious food injuries and/or sickness you may want to contact the attorneys at Childers, Buck, and Schlueter to see how we can help protect your legal rights.

By Jessica Smagacz

/ 11 Oct 2008

Zimulti And Suicidal Thoughts…A Link Has Been Shown According To Reports

According to recent reports, Zimulti, an obesity drug manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis SA has been linked to an increase in suicidal thoughts in its consumers. Although the drug is not currently being sold in the U.S, an FDA advisory panel is set to discuss Zimulti Wednesday to consider whether its ap

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 11 Jun 2007

Zimulti And Suicidal Thoughts…A Link Has Been Shown According To Reports

Revised Black Box Warning For KETEK (Telithromycin)

KETEK (telithromycin), manufactured and sold by Sanofi-aventis U.S. recently decided, after prompting by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to include a revised black box warning and contraindication for myasthenia gravis patients. The new warning also removed the labels recommendation that KETE

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 1 Apr 2007

Revised Black Box Warning For KETEK (Telithromycin)

Nationwide Recall Of Permax (Pergolide) Issued

The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health announcement concerning the withdrawal of Permax (Pergolide) from the market due to a link of increased heart valve damage in its consumers. The advisory indicates two new studies showed patient’s with Parkinson’ Disease, who

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 30 Mar 2007

Nationwide Recall Of Permax (Pergolide) Issued

Plaintiff's Finish Their Case In Midwest Vioxx Trial

The Plaintiff’s side of the case has been concluded in Madison County where the family of Patricia Schwaller has alleged that Vioxx contributed to and caused the 52-year-olds death. It was shown in the Plaintiff’s case in chief that Schwaller, who died in 2003, did not have a history of heart attack

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 18 Mar 2007

Plaintiff's Finish Their Case In Midwest Vioxx Trial

$47.5 Million Vioxx Verdict After Idaho Man Suffers Heart Attack

An Atlantic City jury returned a plaintiff’s verdict today against Merck & Co. to the tune of $47.5 million after its arthritis drug Vioxx lead to an Idaho postal worker’s heart attack. $20 of the $47.5 million was awarded for compensatory damages and the remaining $27.5 million was awarded as punit

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 12 Mar 2007

$47.5 Million Vioxx Verdict After Idaho Man Suffers Heart Attack

New Warning For Anemia Drugs

Do you or a loved one use an anemia drug? If so, you ought to be aware of a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning associated with the use of prescription anemia drugs that can cause an increased risk of death or other serious side effects linked to cancer or kidney disease. The drugs, com

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 9 Mar 2007

FDA Labeling Change And Child Suicide Increase-Is There A Link?

The mandate of a black box warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning many antidepressant medications over the last few years has sparked a debate among many scholars as to whether the mandate has caused an increase in teenage suicide. The warning, which informed doctors of a potent

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Mar 2007

FDA Labeling Change And Child Suicide Increase-Is There A Link?