Patients who use the Duragesic Patch to manage their moderate to severe chronic pain may be at risk for experiencing serious side effects. If you or a loved one uses a transdermal fentanyl patch for pain relief, you need to be aware of the potential for a fatal drug overdose.

 

If you're suffering from chronic pain after being involved in a car accident or suffering a workplace injury, you may have developed a serious condition known as Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy (RSD). Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy, also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) can have a debilitating effect on those individuals who are diagnosed with this condition.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals continues to face legal troubles surrounding its Type 2 diabetes drug Actos (pioglitazone). In addition to a mounting number of Actos bladder cancer lawsuits filed against the company, Takeda is facing a new suit filed by a former employee who claims the company hid reports of heart failure associated with the drug from the FDA.

 Hormone-based contraceptives have long been associated with certain health dangers but one such pill has been linked to a potentially life-threatening blood clot risk. Women who use Yaz or similar birth control pills need to be aware of the potential side effects these drugs may cause.