Multinational pharmaceutical companies consistently produce a variety of drugs and dietary supplements that have may not have been approved by the FDA, or are banned after a period of years because of dangerous side effects and deaths.  Primary pulmonary hypertension is just one of the many pharmaceutical drug-related health concerns of recent years, and drugs such as Fen Phen, Paxil, and Avandia are all under review by health professionals and legal counsel. Working with a lawyer or attorney who has experience with pharmaceutical litigation is essential if you are suffering from injury or poor health as a result of taking various drugs.  Dietary supplements, weight loss drugs, and other potentially harmful substances may contribute to a variety of illnesses, disease, or conditions that make you eligible for compensation.

The Case of Fen-Phen and PPH

During the early 1990s, thousands of dieters and people interested in losing weight began taking Fen-Phen, a drug designed to decrease the appetite and encourage dramatic weight loss.  However, Fen-Phen was soon removed from the drug market and banned because of its link to a rare disease known as primary pulmonary hypertension.  Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) is a rare lung disorder that increases blood pressure in the pulmonary artery. 

In the United States, an estimated 500 to 1,000 new cases of primary pulmonary hypertension are diagnosed each year, and in the most serious cases, it requires extensive medical treatment.  Many doctors and experts believe that PPH is linked to the diet drug Fen-Phen.  The drug was taken off the market in 1997, but many patients diagnosed with PPH have reported significant side effects that may have led to their poor health condition.  A pharmaceutical lawyer or personal injury attorney can determine the extent of your case and proceed with the appropriate pharmaceutical litigation process.

The Case of Paxil

Paxil is an antidepressant manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Corporation, and is commonly used in the medical profession to help people dealing with depression and anxiety.  Paxil is a powerful drug that regulates the brain’s selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and some experts believe that the drug is addictive since withdrawal symptoms are prevalent after discontinued use.  Other experts believe that Paxil puts the user at an increased risk for suicide, and each individual has varying results.  Side effects of the drug have led many people to file class action lawsuits against the corporation, and a pharmaceutical attorney can help determine the steps needed for appropriate pharmaceutical litigation.

The Case of Avandia

Avandia is a popular diabetes drug that has been widely promoted for helping manage blood sugar levels and treat diabetes through a simple oral supplement.  However, the Food and Drug Administration has requested that Avandia be marketed with a warning about its potential cardiovascular risks.  A series of over 40 clinical studies suggests that Avandia significantly increases the risk of heart attack, heart-related disease, and even death.  The FDA approved Avandia in 1999 to help with the treatment of type 2 diabetes.  Since then, thousands of diabetes patients have been using the drug but suffering from side effects such as congestive heart failure, fluid retention, and edema. 60 million prescriptions have been written for Avandia since 1999, but many users are experiencing significant side effects that may require medical care.  The adverse side effects may also make the user eligible for compensation, due to the company’s negligence in delivering a safe drug on the open market. 

The Case of MRI dye – Gadolinium

Certain dyes used in MRI scans have quickly come under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, especially after several cases of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy have been reported after treatment.  During the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) process, doctors inject a dye that helps determine which tissues are normal or abnormal.  In most cases, the dye is simply excreted through the kidneys; however, the dye remains in the body for those with kidney disease or poor health, and can cause a variety of conditions including thickened skin and organ failure. If you or a loved one is experiencing side effects or poor health symptoms after MRI dye – Gadolinium treatment, you may be eligible fro compensation through litigation.

Pharmaceutical Litigation:  The Process

Thousands of people die each year from taking drugs that they once thought were safe, and place their trust in many drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  However, some of these drugs are available to the public without adequate research, studies, and clinical trials.  As a result, many people experience a series of health damages that can even result in death.  If you or a loved one are suffering from serious health ailments and believe it is a side effect of a pharmaceutical drug, it may be necessary to pursue litigation. You need to contact Johnson Law Group for information and guidance on resolving your pharmaceutical case they can be contacted by e-mail or call Nick Johnson 1-888-311-5522

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