- Edward Nitkewicz | July 05, 2011 4:37 PM | Long Island, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
The New York Times reports that Chantix was linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes or other serious cardiovascular problems. The article included statements from Pfizer and the author...
- Paul Napoli | June 17, 2011 1:01 AM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
June 16, 2011
People taking Chantix should be aware of cardiovascular side effects, including heart attacks, associated with the drug.
After reviewing results of a Chantix clinical trial, U.S....
- Paul Napoli | October 20, 2010 1:03 AM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
October 19, 2010
A study has shown that postmenopausal women who take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) have increased cases of breast cancers, breast cancers that are more aggressive and have...
- Paul Napoli | October 13, 2010 12:58 AM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
October 12, 2010
The Justices of the Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case regarding whether a person who develops injuries from a childhood vaccination can file a lawsuit against the...
- Paul Napoli | June 10, 2010 11:33 PM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
June 10, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning letter to Pfizer, Inc. for failing to report potentially serious adverse side effects of its pharmaceutical drugs.
In a May...
- Chrissie Cole | April 05, 2010 1:03 PM | New York City, NY
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Wrongful Death
A wrongful death lawsuit, brought by a woman who asserted the anti-seizure drug Neurontin caused her husband to commit suicide after using it, has been settled with Pfizer.
While Pfizer...
- Chrissie Cole | January 17, 2010 10:22 PM | New York City, NY
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Three personal injury lawsuits recently filed against Pfizer claim its smoking-cessation drug, Chantix caused users to commit or attempt suicide.
Filed in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan,...