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Defective Drugs

Provigil and Modafinil

Manufactured by Cephalon, Provigil is used to treat sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy. Unfortunately, some physicians prescribed Provigil for off-label uses, putting more patients at risk for serious side effects. Learn More

Actonel

Women taking Actonel may be at risk for developing dead jaw, which occurs when bone tissue in the jaw does not heal after minor trauma. Learn More

Accutane

Prescribed to millions with acne, Accutane causes serious side effects, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Learn More

Adderall

Used to treat children with ADHD, Adderall has been linked to life-threatening side effects including heart attack and sudden death. Learn More

Advair and Serevent

Advair and Serevent are prescribed to minimize the occurrence of asthma attacks in patients. While these drugs decrease the number of attacks, patients taking Advair or Serevent may experience a severe asthma attack that can lead to death or hospitalization. Learn More

Boniva Side Effects

Used to treat osteoporosis, Boniva has been linked to osteonecrosis or dead jaw in users. Learn More

Chantix

Over 6 million Americans have tried to quit smoking by taking the prescription drug Chantix. Unfortunately, Chantix has reportedly been linked to suicide and mood changes in users. Learn More

Digitek Recall

Digitek was prescribed for congestive heart failure or cardiac arrest caused by tachycardia. However, in April 2008, Digitek was recalled from the market due to a manufacturing defect that may have exposed patients to a double dose of Digitek. Learn More

Fentora

Fentora, a popular painkiller used in cancer patients, may have been used for off-label use. This may have placed patients at a high risk for serious side effects, including death. Learn More

Fosamax

Fosamax is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Unfortunately, Fosamax has been linked to dead jaw, which can lead to infections, rotting and fractures. Learn More

Heparin Recall

A rapid blood thinner, Heparin is used in dialysis and surgery to prevent blood clots. Unfortunately, in Jan. 2008, a tainted batch of Heparin caused serious allergic reactions in patients. Learn More

Levaquin and Cipro

Used to treat bacterial infections, Levaquin and Cipro have been linked to serious tendon injuries, including Achilles tendon ruptures. Learn More

Paxil

Paxil is an anti-depressant used in patients with depression and anxiety disorders. Unfortunately, some young patients taking Paxil have developed suicidal tendencies, while mothers on the anti-depressant have delivered infants with birth defects. Learn More

Renu Moisture Loc

ReNu Moisture Loc contact lens solution has been pinned as the cause of an outbreak of eye fungus known as fungal keratitis. Fungal keratitis is a severe infection of the cornea. Learn More

Seroquel

Seroquel is a drug used to treat schizophrenic and bipolar patients. However, medical evidence has shown that many patients taking Seroquel have developed diabetes. Learn More

Trasylol

Trasylol, a drug administered during bypass surgery to prevent excessive blood loss, has been linked to many life threatening side effects. Studies have shown that risk of death was significantly higher in patients injected with Trasylol. Learn More

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides compensation to individuals who have suffered an acute adverse reaction to a vaccine resulting in permanent injury. Learn More

Zelnorm

Zelnorm, a drug used to treat patients with constipation from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), has been linked to heart attack, stroke, and other serious side effects. Learn More

Zicam

Zicam Cold Remedy products have been recalled by the manufacturer after the FDA received 130 reports of anosmia, or loss of sense of smell, from Zicam users. Learn More

Yaz/Yasmin

Yaz and Yasmin are birth control pills that contain a new type of hormone, drospirenone. This hormone can increase users' potassium levels and put them at risk for heart attacks and other serious side effects. Learn More

Bextra

Bextra is a pain-relieving drug that is manufactured by Pfizer. Studies have shown that Bextra puts users at risk Stevens Johnson Syndrome and other serious skin conditions, as well as heart attacks and strokes. Learn More

Zyprexa

Zyprexa is used to treat a variety of psychiatric conditions and became manufacturer Eli Lilly's best selling drug. Unfortunately, it has been linked to numerous dangerous side effects, including diabetes. Learn More

Vioxx

Vioxx (Rofecoxib) is a prescription medication that was used primarily to treat osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, and rheumatoid arthritis. This drug was recalled in 2004 after a study found that it caused users to suffer a higher rate of heart attacks and strokes. Learn More

Avandia

Avandia (Rosiglitazone) is prescribed to Type 2 Diabetes patients and works by lowering blood sugar. Medical studies have shown that serious side effects can affect diabetes patients who take Avandia, including heart attack, stroke, and liver damage. Learn More

Byetta

Used to treat Type 2 diabetes, Byetta will receive a black box warning to highlight the dangers of kidney problems. Learn More

Reglan

Reglan (generic: metoclopramide) received a black box warning from the FDA to alert consumers of the risk of tardive dyskinesia, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements. Learn More

Product Liability

Yamaha Rhino ATV

The Yamaha Rhino All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is a popular vehicle for off-road riding and racing. However, its unsafe design, which includes a high center of gravity, small tires and an extremely narrow track width, make the vehicle susceptible to rollover accidents. Learn More

Apple iPhone 3G

Users of the iPhone 3G, a multimedia smartphone manufactured by Apple, have complained of several defects with the product. These issues include hairline cracks occurring during normal use and operating problems with the 3G network. Learn More

Chinese Drywall

Thousands of homes throughout the country were built with defective Chinese drywall between 2004 and 2007. Signs of Chinese drywall include rotten egg odors, corrosion of copper wiring, and failure of air conditioning units. Learn More

Denture Cream

Users of popular denture cream brands, including Poligrip, Super Poligrip and Fixodent, may be at risk for zinc poisoning, copper deficiency, and a neurological condition known as neuropathy. Learn More

LASIK

LASIK has helped millions of Americans live without contacts or glasses. Unfortunately, patients are now reporting serious complications including blindness. Learn More

Toyota Recall

Several serious accidents have been attributed to problems with the floor mats and gas pedals in Toyota cars. Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles in order to address issues of the gas pedal getting caught on the floor mat or sticking in a depressed position, causing unintentional acceleration. Learn More

Consumer Fraud

Overtime Pay

Most employees are eligible for overtime pay. If an eligible employee does not receive time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40, they may qualify for a lawsuit to recover unpaid wages. Learn More

Employee Misclassification

Some employers intentionally misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime. When an employee is wrongfully placed into an exempt category, they become ineligible for overtime. Intentionally misclassifying employees is illegal and unethical. Learn More

Age Discrimination

The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits workers over 40 from discrimination based on age. Those discriminated because of age in firing, hiring, pay or promotion may be eligible for compensation through an age discrimination lawsuit. Learn More

WARN Act

The WARN Act requires employers to give a 60-day advance notice of plant layoffs or closings to protect workers and their families. Learn More

Unfair Overdraft Protection Fees

Many of the country's largest banks, including Bank of America, Citibank, and Wachovia are allegedly subjecting their customers to unfair and deceptive overdraft protection charges. Learn More

Dangerous Medical Devices

Shoulder Pain Pump

Shoulder pain pumps help patients manage post-surgery pain without the help of narcotics. Unfortunately, shoulder pain pumps can cause serious long-term shoulder damage. Learn More

Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Lead

The Sprint Fidelis lead wire in Medtronic defibrillators has been recalled after research showed that the wire can break and cause a harmful shock to the user. Learn More

Composix Kugel Hernia Mesh Patch

Used to repair incisional hernias, the Composix Kugel Hernia Mesh Patch was recalled due to a defect in its memory recoil ring. Unfortunately, many patients had already experience bowel obstructions, sepsis and other serious side effects before the patch was deemed defective. Learn More

Duragesic Patch Recall

Duragesic patches, also known as fentanyl patches, are used to treat chronic pain, most commonly in cancer patients. However, Duragesic patches have received a warning by the FDA because of possible leaks from the patches, which can lead to death. Learn More

Gadolinium Injection Risk

Gadolinium-containing contrast agents allow doctors to spot abnormalities during MRIs and MRAs. However, gadolinium contrast agents have been linked to a potentially life-threatening condition known as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in kidney patients. Learn More

NuvaRing

NuvaRing is a contraceptive ring that is placed near the cervix and releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. Serious health risks associated with NuvaRing include heart attacks, strokes, and pulmonary embolism, among other dangerous side effects. Learn More

Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Socket Implant

Patients implanted with the Durom Cup Hip Socket experience severe pain after surgery, often leaving them more immobile than before the procedure. Learn More

Transvaginal Mesh

The transvaginal mesh helps treat women with urinary stress incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. However, over three years, nine manufacturers of the surgical mesh received more than 1000 reports of complications including infection and bowel perforation. Learn More

Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch

The Ortho Evra contraceptive patch was introduced as an alternative to oral contraceptives. However, the higher amount of hormones released by the patch puts women at a greater risk for serious side effects, such as heart attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism. Learn More

Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement Recall

All lots of the Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement have been recalled after patients complained of increased pain, spinal compression fracture and neural injury. Learn More

Environmental Hazards

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Many over-the-counter drugs, including Advil Liquid-Gels and Children's Motrin Chewable tablets, have been linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). This serious medical condition affects the skin and mucous membranes and can lead to long-term injury or death. Learn More

Food Poisoning

While most healthy people can recover from food poisoning in a few days, children, elders and those with compromised immune systems can develop serious long-term complications including Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Learn More

Asbestos-Related Illnesses

During the 1900s, many asbestos companies knew the dangerous of the mineral, but neglected to inform their employees or the public. Decades later, former asbestos company workers are developing deadly diseases, such as mesothelioma. Learn More

Ground Water Contamination

When gasoline, chemicals or oil enter the groundwater, individuals drinking or bathing in the water are at-risk for serious side effects. Contaminated groundwater can lead to a variety of health problems including liver conditions, heart problems, cancer and learning disabilities. Learn More

Benzene Exposure

Benzene is one of the most widely used chemicals in the United States, found in everything from plastics to detergents. While most people have little exposure to benzene, chemical plant and oil refinery workers with long-term exposure to the chemical have a higher risk of developing leukemia, anemia and excessive bleeding. Learn More

Lead Poisoning

More than 1 million children under the age of six have lead levels of 10 micrograms per deciliter. This elevated lead level can lead to brain damage, learning disabilities and behavior problems in children. Learn More