Dangerous Drugs Attorney
in Houston, Baytown and Galveston, Texas
We all know that in order to treat one health problem, patients must usually deal with a number of drug side effects. However, we assume these side effects will be minor and not cause long-term injury. But when prescription drugs are approved without proper testing, its anybody's guess as to what future problems may arise. Many drug companies rush products through testing, or fail to publicly acknowledge serious side effects, in order to get their products on the market, and turning a profit, as quickly as possible. When serious injury cases multiply, doctors begin to link medication use to some defect or oversight in the formula. If proper testing protocol had been followed, and manufacturers had issued public warnings, many serious injuries or deaths due to dangerous drugs could have been prevented, or the dangerous drugs may not have made it to the market and into consumers' hands. The Houston dangerous drug attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates know how to make drug manufacturers take responsibility for their negligence and compensate consumers.
The following drugs have recently been involved in drug recall, or other dangerous drug related litigation. Check our Legal Headlines section for dangerous drugs receiving media attention. If you suspect your injury resulted from ingestion of a medication, call Marc Whitehead & Associates right away.
- Accutane
- PPA
- Baycol
- Prempro
- Bextra
- Propulsid
- Celebrex
- Rezulin
- Ephedra
- Serzone
- Fen-Phen
- Vioxx
- Lotronex
- Zyprexa
- Meridia
Accutane - this acne medication, manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals, has been linked to psychiatric side effects including depression and suicidal tendencies.
Baycol - this cholesterol-lowering medication was recalled in 2001 after several reports of rhabdomyolysis, a disease that causes muscle damage and can lead to kidney damage and renal failure.
Bextra - this arthritis medication, manufactured by drug giant Pfizer and also prescribed to lessen menstrual cramping, has been linked to reports of heart attack and stroke .
Celebrex - this arthritis medication, also made by Pfizer has been shown to double and even triple the risk of heart attack and stroke in users.
Ephedra - this stimulant used in over-the-counter weight loss products, energy boosters, appetite suppressants, decongestants, and asthma inhibitors is a dangerous ingredient that has been linked to a myriad of problems, including heart attack, stroke, psychosis, hypertension, depression, palpitations and coma
Fen-Phen - this drug is a combination of fenfluramine and phentermine, which combined seem to cause serious heart damage and Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Lotronex - this prescription medication, manufactured by Glaxo Wellcome Inc., is used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome has been linked to severe intestinal problems, constipation and death
Meridia - this prescription weight-loss drug, manufactured by Abbot Laboratories, has been linked to cases of heart disease, stroke, seizure, blood pressure spikes, and death
PPA - PPA, or phenylpropanolamine, is an ingredient present in many over-the-counter cold medications, nasal decongestants and weight-loss drugs. PPA has been linked to cases of hemorrhagic stroke, or bleeding of the brain.
Prempro - this hormone replacement medication has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer.
Propulsid - this acid reflux medication has been linked to cases of cardiac death, cardiac arrest, and irregular heartbeat and was removed from the market in 2000 by maker Janssen Pharmaceutica.
Rezulin - this diabetes drug, manufactured by Parke-Davis/Warner-Lambert, was removed from the market after reports of severe liver toxicity in patients.
Serzone - this depression treatment drug has been linked to cases of liver damage, liver failure and death .
Vioxx - this arthritis drug was pulled from the market by maker Merck after links to heart attack, stroke, blood clots, intestinal damage, ulcerations and kidney damage .
Zyprexa - this anti-psychotic medication, manufactured by Eli Lilly & Company, has been shown to cause diabetes, hyperglycemia, diabetic coma and even death in patients. Several class-action lawsuits were settled in June of 2005 after the drug maker agreed to pay out nearly $700 million in damages after countless consumers developed diabetes and diabetes-related illnesses. Zyprexa is also linked to an increase in stroke risk, NMS (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), and tardive dyskinesia.
If you've suffered injury after taking a prescription drug or over-the-counter medication, you need an experienced dangerous drug attorney. Call or email Marc Whitehead & Associates today for your free defective drug consultation in Houston.
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Marc Whitehead & Associates – Attorneys at Law, L.L.P.
5300 Memorial, Suite 725 | Houston, Texas 77007
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