Dangerous Drugs

Paraquat is an herbicide that has been used to rid everything from home gardens to commercial farms of weeds since the 1960s. However, this popular weed killer has recently been linked to an increased risk for a wide variety of health problems. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed alleging that...
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Drug manufacturers are moving forward with continued metformin recalls after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the popular diabetes medicine is contaminated with NDMA, a potentially cancer-causing chemical. India-based manufacturer Marksans Pharma Limited joins seven other pharmaceutical companies that have issued metformin recalls due to NDMA contamination. The...
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Does Zantac increase the risk of contracting the coronavirus? A new study suggests there is a significant Zantac COVID-19 risk and that those who take other heartburn medications may also be at increased coronavirus risk.  According to a new study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, a disproportionate number of people...
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Does Belviq cause cancer? Scientists are taking a closer look at the popular weight-loss medication after a long-term study revealed that Belviq side effects may include cancer. What are the side effects of Belviq? While many patients report no significant Belviq side effects, a number of potentially serious side effects...
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In the wake of findings that Zantac may cause cancer due to NDMA contamination, scientists, doctors and patients are increasingly worried about another heartburn medication, nizatidine. Does nizatidine cause cancer? In late 2019, labs discovered that nizatidine (also sold under brand names Tazac and Axid) may be contaminated with NDMA,...
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Does Elmiron cause blindness? In the wake of disturbing reports that the popular bladder medication Elmiron may cause eye damage, many patients are wondering: “Can I go blind from taking Elmiron?” In this blog post, we’ll break down what you need to know about potential Elmiron blindness and vision loss...
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Does Zantac cause kidney cancer? Recent research indicates that NDMA-contaminated Zantac may cause kidney cancer, and as many as 18 other types. If you’ve taken brand-name Zantac and been diagnosed with kidney cancer (or another type of cancer), you may have a claim for compensation and the experienced Zantac cancer...
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Is Elmiron safe? Alarming research links popular bladder medication to potentially serious eye damage. Elmiron (generic pentosan) is a medication used to treat pain or discomfort from a certain bladder disorder called interstitial cystitis. Although the way in which Elmiron works is not completely known, it appears to work by...
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Many are wondering “Is Zantac safe?” Here’s what we know and don’t know about the rapidly unfolding situation concerning the potential that Zantac causes cancer. Is Zantac Safe? What You Need to Know About Potential Cancer Risk The FDA recently ordered Zantac and generic ranitidine manufacturers to stop selling these...
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Recent studies have uncovered alarming Elmiron side effects including serious eye damage. In the wake of these revelations, some patients are seeking Elmiron alternatives. Elmiron, a bladder medication used to treat pain and discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis, is widely prescribed in the United States. Elmiron is currently the only...
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