Barnes & Cohen Personal Injury Attorneys handles cases of Dangerous Prescription Drugs. Side effects from a potentially dangerous pharmaceutical drug can be devastating. Just because a drug is approved by the FDA does not mean it is safe. When you take a drug prescribed by your doctor you trust that the drug is safe. You believe the prescription will help you recover or aid in the treatment of other medical conditions. Unfortunately some of the drugs prescribed to heal the sick and treat medical conditions instead cause dangerous side effects resulting in additional medical problems, severe pain and sometimes even death. The drug manufacturer is ultimately liable for any injuries from their medications. Even if a drug was taken off the market after your injury you may be entitled to compensation.
Barnes & Cohen can help protect your legal rights. If you or a loved one has adverse symptoms, serious injury or wrongful death after taking a prescription drug call Barnes & Cohen for a Free Case Review.
We have listed some of the potentially dangerous prescription drugs that have been linked with serious side effects below. Yaz-Birth Control Yaz is a birth control pill manufactured by Bayer AG that has been linked to serious heart- related health problems that include blood clots, heart attack and stroke.
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If you or a loved one took YAZ and suffered serious side effects such as a heart attack, stroke, blood clots or even death. These side effects may be associated with YAZ. Call Barnes & Cohen for a Free Case Review 904-346-HELP (4357)
Fosamax-Prescribed for the treatment of Osteoporosis & Paget's Disease Manufactured by Merck & Co. Inc., Fosamax is a bisphosphonate drug that is marketed, advertised, distributed and sold for the treatment of osteoporosis and Paget's disease.
Fosamax -side effects may include:
Femur Fractures
Osteomyelitis: Inflammation of Bone marrow
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ): a condition also known as dead jaw disease, jaw death, bisphossy jaw and avascular or aseptic necrosis of the mandible/maxilla
If you or a loved one took Fosamax and experienced femur fractures or any of the above conditions and would like more information about potential Fosamax lawsuits, contact Barnes & Cohen for a Free Case Review 904- 346- HELP (4357) NuvaRing- Contraceptive Nuva Ring is a vaginal ring contraceptive medication that has been linked to serious side effects such as blood clots, pulmonary embolism, stroke and heart attack. The following side effects have been associated with the use of combination hormonal contraceptives, including Nuva Ring. NuvaRing- Possible Side Effects
Blood Clots
Cerebral Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack or Myocardial Infraction
Pulmonary Embolism
Retinal Thrombosis
Stroke or Cerebral Hemorrhage
Thrombophlebitis and Venous Thrombosis with or without Embolism
Toxic Shock Syndrome
If you or a loved one have experienced serious side adverse side effects connected with the use of NuvaRing contact Barnes & Cohen for a Free Case Review 904-346-HELP (4357).
Paxil- Antidepressant Paxil Antidepressant manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline has been linked to serious birth defects. Originally approved by the FDA in December 1992, Paxil is an antidepressant prescribed for major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety and post-traumatic stress. Paxil is also used for the treatment of patients with obsessive compulsive disorder. Paxil CR, approved by the FDA in February 1999, is indicated for major depressive social anxiety, premenstrual dysphoria and panic dissorder with or without agoraphobia. On December 8, 2005, the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory alerting doctors and patients of study results that linked Paxil use during the first trimester of pregnancy with an increased risk for congenital malformations, particularly cardiac malformations. GlaxoSmithKline at the suggestion of the FDA, changed the label to warn of these malformations. The FDA also stated that physicians should encourage discontinuation of Paxil in pregnant patients.
Paxil Side Effects The following side effects in infants have been associated with the prenatal use of Paxil:
Cardiovascular Malformations
Club Foot
Congenital Malformations
Craniosynostosis
Limb Reduction
Neural Tube Defects
Omphalocele, a birth defect in which variable abdominal contents remain outside of the abdomen
Severe withdrawal symptoms related to late stage Pregnancy exposure
To learn more about drug lawsuits and your legal rights contact Barnes & Cohenfor a FREE Case Review 904-36-HELP (4357)
