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Article: Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Suit Filed Against Bristol-Myers Squibb Over Tequin.
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- July 31, 2007
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Complaint alleges manufacturer failed to communicate the severe side effects of the popular drug
SEATTLE, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro filed a lawsuit today against Bristol-Myers Squibb and Schering Corporation , claiming its antibiotic drug Tequin causes severe blood-sugar issues in some patients which could lead to debilitating long-term healthcare issues including diabetes, and death.
Tequin and its generic equivalent gatifloxacin was commonly prescribed for sinus, lung, and urinary tract infections, as well as other illnesses.
According to Rob Carey, lead attorney from HBSS, safety concerns regarding Tequin began to ...