Defective Drug Injuries and Side Effects
Every year, more than 200,000 Americans die from adverse side effects of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) works to monitor and regulate these drugs, many adverse side effects are not discovered until the product has been released to the general public. Once these side effects are reported, the drug may be recalled or receive a black box warning to inform patients of serious side effects associated with the medication. Unfortunately, for many patients taking prescription or OTC drugs, it may be too late.
The FDA admits that due to the large number of new drugs and the complexity of clinical trials, many drugs are approved before thorough review. The agency has explained that their pre-approval process allows Americans to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge medicine without a significant waiting period. However, this quick approval process puts the public at risk for serious side effects that may not be outlined in the drug's warning label.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective or recalled drug, you may be eligible for compensation. Drug companies have an obligation to thoroughly test their products and include all potential side effects on the warning label. When a company fails to uphold these safety standards, the injured party may be able to recover damages for lost wages, pain and suffering and medical bills. Fill out our free case evaluation form today if you think that you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective or dangerous drug.
Accutane
Prescribed to millions with acne, Accutane causes serious side effects, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Learn More
Actonel
Women taking Actonel may be at risk for developing dead jaw, which occurs when bone tissue in the jaw does not heal after minor trauma. Learn More
Adderall
Used to treat children with ADHD, Adderall has been linked to life-threatening side effects including heart attack and sudden death. Learn More
Advair and Serevent
Advair and Serevent are prescribed to minimize the occurrence of asthma attacks in patients. While these drugs decrease the number of attacks, patients taking Advair or Serevent may experience a severe asthma attack that can lead to death or hospitalization. Learn More
Avandia
Avandia (Rosiglitazone) is prescribed to Type 2 Diabetes patients and works by lowering blood sugar. Medical studies have shown that serious side effects can affect diabetes patients who take Avandia, including heart attack, stroke, and liver damage. Learn More
Bextra
Bextra is a pain-relieving drug that is manufactured by Pfizer. Studies have shown that Bextra puts users at risk Stevens Johnson Syndrome and other serious skin conditions, as well as heart attacks and strokes. Learn More
Boniva Side Effects
Used to treat osteoporosis, Boniva has been linked to osteonecrosis or dead jaw in users. Learn More
Byetta
Used to treat Type 2 diabetes, Byetta will receive a black box warning to highlight the dangers of kidney problems. Learn More
Chantix
Over 6 million Americans have tried to quit smoking by taking the prescription drug Chantix. Unfortunately, Chantix has reportedly been linked to suicide and mood changes in users. Learn More
Digitek Recall
Digitek was prescribed for congestive heart failure or cardiac arrest caused by tachycardia. However, in April 2008, Digitek was recalled from the market due to a manufacturing defect that may have exposed patients to a double dose of Digitek. Learn More
Fentora
Fentora, a popular painkiller used in cancer patients, may have been used for off-label use. This may have placed patients at a high risk for serious side effects, including death. Learn More
Fosamax
Fosamax is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Unfortunately, Fosamax has been linked to dead jaw, which can lead to infections, rotting and fractures. Learn More
Heparin Recall
A rapid blood thinner, Heparin is used in dialysis and surgery to prevent blood clots. Unfortunately, in Jan. 2008, a tainted batch of Heparin caused serious allergic reactions in patients. Learn More
Levaquin and Cipro
Used to treat bacterial infections, Levaquin and Cipro have been linked to serious tendon injuries, including Achilles tendon ruptures. Learn More
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides compensation to individuals who have suffered an acute adverse reaction to a vaccine resulting in permanent injury. Learn More
Paxil
Paxil is an anti-depressant used in patients with depression and anxiety disorders. Unfortunately, some young patients taking Paxil have developed suicidal tendencies, while mothers on the anti-depressant have delivered infants with birth defects. Learn More
Provigil and Modafinil
Manufactured by Cephalon, Provigil is used to treat sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy. Unfortunately, some physicians prescribed Provigil for off-label uses, putting more patients at risk for serious side effects. Learn More
Reglan
Reglan (generic: metoclopramide) received a black box warning from the FDA to alert consumers of the risk of tardive dyskinesia, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements. Learn More
Renu Moisture Loc
ReNu Moisture Loc contact lens solution has been pinned as the cause of an outbreak of eye fungus known as fungal keratitis. Fungal keratitis is a severe infection of the cornea. Learn More
Seroquel
Seroquel is a drug used to treat schizophrenic and bipolar patients. However, medical evidence has shown that many patients taking Seroquel have developed diabetes. Learn More
Trasylol
Trasylol, a drug administered during bypass surgery to prevent excessive blood loss, has been linked to many life threatening side effects. Studies have shown that risk of death was significantly higher in patients injected with Trasylol. Learn More
Vioxx
Vioxx (Rofecoxib) is a prescription medication that was used primarily to treat osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, and rheumatoid arthritis. This drug was recalled in 2004 after a study found that it caused users to suffer a higher rate of heart attacks and strokes. Learn More
Yaz/Yasmin
Yaz and Yasmin are birth control pills that contain a new type of hormone, drospirenone. This hormone can increase users' potassium levels and put them at risk for heart attacks and other serious side effects. Learn More
Zelnorm
Zelnorm, a drug used to treat patients with constipation from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), has been linked to heart attack, stroke, and other serious side effects. Learn More
Zicam
Zicam Cold Remedy products have been recalled by the manufacturer after the FDA received 130 reports of anosmia, or loss of sense of smell, from Zicam users. Learn More