Additional Dangerous Drugs
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
There are countless dangerous prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements on the market today. The number continues to grow every year, subjecting innocent consumers to catastrophic injuries and even wrongful deaths.
In addition to the dangerous drugs covered in detail on this website (Ephedra, Prempro, Vioxx, Zyprexa, SSRIs), there are several others that you should read more about below. If you or a loved one in the Phoenix, Arizona area has taken any of these drugs and has suffered serious health conditions as a result, you should contact the dangerous drugs attorneys of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today. We will fight for your rights and stand up against the pharmaceutical industry on your behalf.
Accutane
Accutane is a prescription medication (for severe acne) that has been linked to suicide and serious birth defects. Many dangerous drug lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer, Hoffmann-LaRoche, alleging that it failed to warn consumers of it's the drug's dangers. If you or a loved one has taken Accutane and suffered devastating consequences, contact us today to, contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Baycol
Baycol is a drug that was developed to lower cholesterol. After its release to the public in 1997, it was found that Baycol use is connected to rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscle cells break down. The FDA has received numerous reports of death allegedly linked to Baycol thus far. If you have taken Baycol in the past and are suffering serious medical side effects, you may be entitled to file medical malpractice or product liability lawsuit to recover damages.
Bextra
Bextra is a prescription drug manufactured by Pfizer to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual cramps. There is evidence that it also increases a patient's risk for heart attack and stroke. There are class action lawsuits being organized by personal injury attorneys across the country to hold Pfizer liable for its alleged negligence, so contact us today if you have been injured from taking Bextra.
Celebrex
Celebrex is very similar to Bextra and Vioxx in that it is used to treat arthritis and is linked to the same deadly risks of heart attack and stroke. While Celebrex is one of the newest COX-2 drugs available, there have already been lawsuits filed against its manufacturer, Pfizer. If you have taken Celebrex and suffered a stroke or heart attack, please contact the dangerous drug experts of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. so we can begin protecting your rights.
Fen-Phen
Fen-Phen is a diet drug that was taken off the market in 1997 after the New England Journal of Medicine found it increased the potential for pulmonary hypertension by 23 times and a Mayo Clinic study linked it to heart valve problems in a number of patients. Over 11,000 lawsuits have already been settled by American Home Products, costing the company more than $4.8 billion. Contact us today if you or a loved one in the Phoenix, Arizona area has been injured by Fen-Phen.
Lotronex
Lotronex is a prescription drug that was approved by the FDA in February 2000 for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Nine months after its approval, it was recalled when research found it caused ischemic colitis, a potentially fatal condition that causes the bowel tissue to die from lack of blood flow to the colon. If you or a loved one has taken Lotronex and suffered from ischemic colitis, please contact the dangerous drugs attorneys of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today.
Meridia
Meridia is a diet drug that was approved by the FDA in 1997 to treat obesity. Since then is has been linked to primary pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure, stroke, seizures and death. If you think Meridia has injured you or a family member, please contact us to schedule a free consultation.
PPA
Phenylpropanolmine (PPA) is a chemical found in over-the-counter and prescription cold/cough medications as well as weight loss drugs. It was recalled in 2000 after a five-year study linked it to hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into or around tissue surrounding the brain). These strokes are often deadly or leave victims disabled, so contact us today if you have taken a product with PPA in it and subsequently suffered a stroke.
Propulsid
Propulsid is a medication developed to treat heartburn that has been linked to heart rhythm abnormalities and wrongful death. After more than 80 deaths and 350 injuries were reported, it was pulled off the market in 2000. If you or a loved one has taken Propulsid and suffered severe heart injuries, the dangerous drug attorneys of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. can protect your rights and get you the compensation to which you are entitled.
Rezulin
Rezulin is a prescription drug that was developed to improve the body's capacity for using insulin. It unfortunately was also found to cause severe liver damage because it generates toxins in the bloodstream. Its use has been attributed to at least 61 deaths and hundreds of injuries. To learn more about the effects of this drug or to find out if you are eligible to file a product liability lawsuit, please contact us today.
Serzone
Serzone is a prescription drug used to treat depression. It has also been linked to severe liver damage in many patients. Symptoms of this damage includes jaundice, gastrointestinal dysfunction, fatigue and dark urine. If you have taken Serzone and experienced any of these symptoms you should contact the dangerous drugs attorneys of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today.
Dangerous drugs can be prescribed and purchased anywhere. From our Phoenix, Arizona office we can look into your situation and begin building a case for you. The first step would be to schedule a free case evaluation by calling or emailing us. Your free consultation can be either in person or over the phone.
