Many Houston area residents have a medical condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is a serious condition where blood clots form in veins that are located deep inside a person’s body. Medication is usually required to help treat this condition and if it is...
Dangerous Drug Litigation
Packaging mistake for two vastly different drugs sparks recall
In Houston and across the United States, people place a significant amount of trust in medical professionals. That includes doctors, nurses and pharmacists. Companies that provide medication are also trusted to a large degree. If there is a mistake in dispensing...
Dangerous side effects could be a sign of defective medication
Millions of Americans take medications on a daily basis. For the most part, such individuals do not experience any side effects, or perhaps limited or minor side effects at worse. However, there is no doubt that some medications can produce extreme, frequent or even...
FDA requires box warning for medication with mental health side effects
Living with a medical condition, falling ill or being diagnosed with a disease or condition is not easy for Texas residents. Nonetheless, it can be better managed with medical care. In some cases, prescription medication is medically advised, resulting in some...
The opioid pandemic and drug litigation
When it comes to drug litigation, companies that manufacture and distribute medication are taken to court for different reasons. Sometimes, dangerous drugs are introduced into the market without a clear understanding of the consequences of taking the medication. In...
Dangerous medications: The full scope of the problem
When in the hospital or dealing with a medical condition, we have little choice but to trust drug companies. We assume they are taking all necessary precautions so anyone who uses their product will be safe. Sadly, this is not always the case. In recent years, tainted...
What causes a drug recall?
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs assist in treating a variety of medical issues, but when one of those medications is recalled, you may worry about the possible effects. The Food and Drug Administration lists hundreds of recalled products, many of them...
How do you safely stop taking medication?
Recently, you learned that a prescription you take is defective. You know you need to stop taking it, but you also know that abruptly stopping your dosage could prove dangerous. There is a right way to safely stop taking medication. Learn how to avoid putting your...
FDA shines light on problems with two common medications
Medications can work wonders with their ability to treat seemingly insurmountable conditions in the human body. Many people in Houston often forget, however, that they do this by prompting unnatural reactions in a person's system. Often that reaction is to suppress...
Why should you pay attention to drug recalls?
When you begin taking a prescription drug at the recommendation of your health care provider in Texas, it is in good faith that you trust the outcome to provide relief and support. However, defective drugs are out there and pose a significant threat to your health if...
