Neurontin Side Effects

by admin_1 on December 1, 2011

neurontin side effectsNeurontin, aka Gabapentin (per Wiki) is a drug designed for the treatment of epilepsy (specifically seizures), and for relief of neuropathic pain and hot flashes It has given significant efficacy to people seeking relief from fibromyalgia symptoms, and the neuropathic pain that is a symptom of cancer.

It was also advertised as a treatment for migraines and bipolar disorders, but the research on the effect of the medication on these conditions is far from conclusive.  There are concerns about its limited use for epilepsy as well. (see also topiramate  side effects)

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How to Join a Class Action Drug Lawsuit

by admin_1 on October 25, 2011

Class Action Drug LawsuitOne has only to reference the American Bar Association to note the number of attorneys involved in class action drug lawsuits; there are numerous current litigations in US courts, and courts in other countries.

The disadvantage to the individual patient, who is the victim of whatever drug has been found to cause harmful side effect, is that he or she may feel as an outsider, able neither to join in the litigious procedure nor benefit from the ultimate outcome of the litigation.

This does not have to be the case, if you know how to join a class action drug lawsuit.  Access to a group action is a fairly simple procedure, performed online, at a number of agencies who will review, study and hopefully take on your case, at no [click to continue…]

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Pregabalin

by admin_1 on November 30, 2011

Pregabalin

Pregabalin

Pregabalin is an anticonvulsive drug, according to Wikipedia, which is used for neuropathic pain (including disorders affecting the somato-sensory system, including dysesthesia—an abnormal reaction to touch).

As an anticonvulsive, it is also efficacious in the relief of partial seizures in epileptic adults, as well as generalized anxiety disorder.   Marketed by Pfizer, its product name is Lyrica; recent studies have shown it to be effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia and the effects of spinal cord injury.

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Keppra Side Effects

November 29, 2011

Keppra, according to its Wikipedia sources, is an anticonvulsive drug used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy.   Its root medical compound is Levetiracetam, and it is manufactured by USB Pharmaceuticals, available since November 2008. In addition to its uses in the treatment of epileptic convulsions, it is also, like many anticonvulsants, used to treat damage [...]

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Zonegran Birth Defects

November 28, 2011

Zonegran is also known as the chemical compound Zonisamide (Wiki), an anticonvulsant for use with epileptics with partial-onset seizures (its efficacy has not been established with full seizure patients). It is also useful for infantile spasm (aka West syndrome, an epileptic disorder in infants) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (epilepsy at the onset of childhood).  Like most [...]

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Imitrex Side Effects

November 27, 2011

Imitrex, as its imitative name suggests, goes by many monikers.  Its most basic compound is Sumatriptan (Wiki), a sulfa drug used for the treatment of migraine headaches. The advertising of its parent companies (there are multiple manufacturers of Imitrex, which also is called Imigran and Imigran recovery) indicates that it works with especial efficacy on [...]

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