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What Are Dangerous Drugs?
Drugs and medicines are
frequently the focus of products
liability suits. Manufacturers of
these products have a duty to
appropriately test the drugs and
medicines before
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These criteria are regarded as industry standards, but the fact
that a drug was properly licensed by the FDA does not shield
the manufacturer's liability to an injured plaintiff if the drug
proves to be otherwise defective. Before discontinuing the use
of any prescription drug, patients should consult with their
doctor.
Do Drug Makers Have An Obligation To Warn Doctors Of
All Known Dangers?
A drug manufacturer has a duty to warn of a drug’s side effects
when such effects are understood to occur. Often the
manufacturer discharges this duty by providing the necessary
information to the patient's prescribing physician or to the
pharmacist. The drug manufacturer is considered to be an
expert in its field, and as such it has a continuing duty to remain
current in its knowledge of its products and take all reasonable
steps to update medical professionals on their potential
adverse effects. There is no duty to warn of possible reactions
in unusually susceptible consumers, although simply because a
reaction is rare does not mean the manufacturer has no duty to
warn about it or that the persons experiencing the reaction are
unusually susceptible.
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Vioxx
On September 30, 2004, Merck & Co., Inc. announced a voluntary withdrawal of Vioxx from the U.S. and worldwide
markets due to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in patients.
Vioxx is one of a class of COX-2 inhibitor drugs used to treat pain associated with arthritis. Physicians may also
have prescribed Vioxx to relieve minor pain, headaches and menstrual discomfort. Because Merck advertised
Vioxx directly to consumers, it rapidly became one of the top selling drugs in this country. However, numerous
studies have found that taking Vioxx may increase a patient's risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or blood clot.
In August 2004 an FDA-funded study found that Vioxx increases the risk of heart attack and cardiac death more
than Celebrex, another COX-2 drug used to treat the pain of arthritis. The study found that both high and low
levels of the medication increased cardiovascular risk; patients taking the highest doses increase their risk of
serious cardiovascular problems more than three times of those on lesser doses.
If you or a loved one has experienced serious side effects associated with the use of Vioxx, please contact our
office to discuss your legal rights immediately.
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Celebrex
Pfizer’s similar COX-2 inhibitor drug, Celebrex has also been associated with
increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Although Vioxx has received much
more publicity regarding the risk of heart attack and stroke, Pfizer’s COX-2
inhibitor drug, Celebrex, has also been associated with more than double the
risk of these complications according to a study presented at an American
Heart Association meeting and in other recent industry studies.
As with all medications, patients should consult a physician prior to changing
or stopping any medication. If you believe you or a loved one has suffered an
injury from Celebrex, please contact us immediately to discuss your legal
rights.
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Bextra
The pain relieving drug, Bextra has also been associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Although
Vioxx has received much more publicity regarding the risk of heart attack and stroke, Pfizer’s COX-2 inhibitor
drug, Bextra, has also been associated with more than double the risk for these complications according to a
study presented at an American Heart Association meeting and in other recent industry studies.
As with all medications, patients should consult a physician prior to changing or stopping any medication. If you
believe you or a loved one has suffered an injury from Bextra, please contact us immediately to discuss your legal
rights.
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Zyprexa
Zyprexa is an antipsychotic medication that alters the chemical
actions in your brain. It is often used to treat psychotic symptoms
including hallucinations, delusions, and confusion. Zyprexa may also
be used for purposes other than those listed in the medication
guide, such as panic, anxiety and dementia.
Although designed for severe mental disorders, such as
schizophrenia, Zyprexa has also been prescribed to children and
adolescents with milder forms of mental illness – sometimes causing
serious health consequences.
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According to some Zyprexa critics, the risks for suffering potentially deadly and serious conditions are far greater
than the benefits that Zyprexa can provide for minor conditions.
The following serious illnesses can be a result of the use of this drug; Diabetes, Pancreatitis, Hyperglycemia,
Ketoacidosis, Extreme weight gain, Diabetic induced heart attack, Diabetic coma, Zyprexa coma.
Zyprexa may also cause such serious side effects as convulsions, heart attacks and diabetes. In February 2004
the American Diabetes Association published a Consensus Statement in its Diabetes Care journal. In that
statement, the American Diabetes Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Association of
Clinical Endocrinologists and the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, stated that data
consistently demonstrates an increased risk for diabetes in patients who are treated with Zyprexa (generic –
olanzapine).
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Baycol
Hundreds, perhaps thousands of people, are suffering needlessly from side
effects associated with Baycol, an anti-cholesterol drug. Baycol side effects are
extremely harmful – even fatal. Rhabdomyolysis (a common Baycol side effect
also called “Baycol muscle pain") is a serious medical condition harming your
kidneys and muscles. The symptoms are dark urine that may eventually cause
kidney failure, specific or generalized muscle pains, fever, nausea, vomiting, and
an overall loss of well-being.
If you have experienced Baycol side effects, get the help you need now.
Contact us immediately for a free consultation.
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