Dangerous Pharmaceutical Drugs and Medical Devices in Charleston, SC area

Sanders Law Firm, LLC represents those who have been injured, or who have died, from pharmaceutical drugs and devices with insufficient warnings, design defects or manufacturing defects.

Because of new federal legislation, the time required for pharmaceutical drug manufacturers to get a new drug approved and placed on the shelves for sale has been drastically reduced. As a result, an enormous number of unsafe drugs have been placed into the stream of commerce.

Avandia®: used to treat type 2 diabetes (adult onset diabetes). Patients who take Avandia® have an increased risk of heart attack. We are accepting clients who have taken this drug, and who have suffered heart attack, ischemic stroke (artery to brain is blocked killing brain cells) or other cardiac condition.

Botox®: Botox®, Botox® Cosmetic and Myobloc® are used to treat conditions such as eyelid spasms (blepharospasm), severe neck muscle spasms (cervical dystonia), excess sweating (primary axillary hyperhydrosis), and facial lines. We are investigating cases on behalf of people with Cerebral Palsey who have suffered serious injury or sudden death related to respiratory distress after using Botox®.

Chantix®: a smoking cessation drug which can cause serious neuropsychiatric symptoms such as depression, suicidal thoughts, attempted suicide, seizures and blackouts. We are investigating cases on behalf of Chantix® users who have either attempted, or committed, suicide after taking Chantix®. Also, we are accepting cases on behalf of Chantix® users who suffered from accidental injuries caused by seizures and blackouts after taking this medication.

Fosamax®: used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's Disease. Symptoms of using Fosamax® may include inflammation of bone marrow (osteomyelitis) or Dead Jaw Disease (Osteonecrosis of the Jaw or "ONJ") wherein the jaw bone decays and dies. Almost all cases of ONJ have occurred after dental work. We are investigating cases on behalf of Fosamax® users who have suffered serious injury or death after taking this medication.

Heparin: commonly used to prevent blood clots in patients who undergo surgery. We are investigating cases on behalf of patients who were administered Heparin and who suffered serious side effects such as heart problems, organ failure and death.

Hydroxycut products: dietary supplements, energy enhancers and fat burners which have caused liver failure, elevated liver enzymes, brown urine, heart trouble, hypertension, muscle damage, seizures, jaundice (yellowing of skin or whites of eyes) and death. Recalls have been issued for the following products:

• Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
• Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
• Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
• Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets Hydroxycut Regular Drink
• Packets Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
• Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
• Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
• Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
• Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready to Drink)
• Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
• Hydroxycut 24
• Hydroxycut Carb Control
• Hydroxycut Natural

We are investigating cases of people who have consumed these products and have developed these complications.

NuvaRing®: a vaginal ring contraceptive medication which has been linked to stroke, heart attack, blood clots and death. We are investigating potential cases involving women who have suffered serious injury or death.

Paxil®: We are investigating cases involving women who used the anti-depressant, Paxil® or Paxil CR®, during pregnancy and who gave birth to a child with either of the following injuries/symptoms: malformed heart/cardiovascular system, club foot, short limb, omphalocele (the baby's abdominal contents remain outside the abdomen), craniosynostosis (restricted skull and brain growth resulting in abnormal head shape), and birth defects of brain and spinal cord.

Synthes Syntex II Central Vertebral Body Replacement: used replace damaged vertebrae in the T1-L5 area of the spine. We are investigating cases arising from a September 14, 2009 recall by the FDA due to nerve injury, spinal compression fracture, increased pain and the need for reoperation.

Transvaginal Mesh Device: implanted through surgery, these devices are used to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) which may occur after pregnancy and childbirth. We are accepting clients who have experienced the following complications: erosion of vaginal tissue, perforations of the bowel, bladder or blood vessels or recurrence of POP or SUI.

Trasylol®: a blood coagulant administered by injection after surgery to stop bleeding. It was pulled from the market on November 5, 2007, because it caused kidney failure and death. We are investigating cases of people who were given this drug and who developed these complications.

Yasmin ®, Yaz ® & Ocella (generic): birth control pills which have been linked to heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolism, kidney failure, gallbladder injury and death.  We are accepting clients who have taken these pills and have developed these serious complications.   

Zyprexa® (Olanzapine): an antipsychotic drug prescribed for treating schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and other psychiatric disorders. Manufacturer Eli Lilly has failed to disclose serious risks associated with this drug. We are accepting clients who have taken Zyprexa® and have developed accelerated weight gain, diabetes or pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

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SANDERS LAW FIRM, LLC
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Sanders Law Firm, LLC represents clients in the Charleston, South Carolina area, including Berkeley County, Charleston County, Clarendon County, Colleton County, Dorchester County and Georgetown County