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Moll Law Group Files First Lawsuit Against AstraZeneca For Injuries Sustained from Nexium Use

Moll Law Group has filed its first lawsuit against the maker of Nexium, AstraZeneca, on behalf of a Tennessee resident who suffered severe and life-threatening injuries after being prescribed and taking the drug Nexium. Filed in the Western District of Tennessee, the complaint alleges that the defendants knew or should…

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Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Linked to Aortic Aneurysms, Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Detached Retinas, and Fatalities

Recently, a rash of cases has sprung up involving fluoroquinolone (FQ) antibiotics. Marketed under a variety of names like Cipro, Levaquin, or Avelox, these drugs are used to treat a wide variety of infections. Some sources estimate that roughly 26 million Americans are prescribed FQ antibiotics each year for a…

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First Bellwether Trials in Xarelto Multi-District Litigation Scheduled for Early 2017

The first batch of cases in the Xarelto multi-district litigation are set to go forward in early 2017. Situated in the Eastern District of Louisiana, the multi-district litigation includes numerous cases from plaintiffs alleging that they suffered serious injuries as a result of taking Xarelto, an anti-coagulant drug manufactured by…

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FDA Warns that Zyprexa, Symbyax May Cause Dangerous Reaction

Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made an announcement regarding the safety of using a number of mental health drugs. According to the statement, Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Replrevv, and Symbyax may cause patients to develop serious complications, such as facial swelling, swelling in the lymph glands, and…

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New Study Links Proton Pump Inhibitor Medications to Onset of Dementia

A new study released last month concluded that the class of medications referred to as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can lead to cognitive decline disorders like dementia. The study involved patients who took PPIs like Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid between 2004 and 2011. The full range of pharmaceuticals covered in…

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New Evidence Shows Link Between Diabetes Drug Actos and Bladder Cancer

A recent study has provided further evidence demonstrating a link between the diabetes drug Actos and bladder cancer. The findings were published in The BMJ and involve a study of roughly 146,000 patients treated for diabetes and bladder cancer between 2000 and 2013. According to the Canadian researchers who performed the study,…

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Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and Other PPIs Linked to Kidney Disease, Heart Attacks and Early Onset Dementia

Medications have enabled many of us who suffer from illnesses and chronic conditions to feel better and go about our daily lives. In most instances, these medications have little to no side effects. In other cases, however, the side effects turn out to be incredibly dangerous and even fatal. Recently, a number…

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Prilosec and Nexium Associated with Increased Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

Pharmaceutical companies have made some incredible breakthroughs when it comes to developing drugs that can help people cope with a variety of conditions. In some cases, these drugs can provide a life-changing solution for people who suffer from painful and debilitating conditions. For all their benefits, however, pharmaceuticals can pose…

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Chicago Law Firm Investigating the Filing of Lawsuits Nationwide Against AstraZeneca, The Maker of Nexium and Prilosec, For Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Attack Injuries

CHICAGO, April 18, 2016: A Chicago law firm stated today that it is investigating the filing of lawsuits nationwide against AstraZeneca, the makers of Prilosec and Nexium. Moll Law Group has been contacted and is currently investigating claims of chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, acute interstitial nephritis, renal failure,…