Prescription Drugs

Has Your Health Been Affected by a Dangerous Drug?

While it is true that prescription drugs have many great medical benefits and help people with a wide range of conditions and illnesses, it is important to recognize the level of risk that is associated with them. If a medication is used wrong, or if a patient experiences unexpected side effects, then these prescriptions can result in serious health consequences – or even death.

Whether improperly manufactured or researched, or prescribed “off label” without FDA approval, prescription drugs can cause serious injuries, illnesses, or even death.
If you or a loved one has taken a prescription drug that resulted in some type of serious personal injury or illness, please contact Wormington & Bollinger today. We have years of experience helping victims who have been harmed by prescription drugs, including:

• Allopurinol
• Bactrim / Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole
• Azulfidine / Sulfasalazine
• Lamotrigine / Lamictal
• Advil / Motrin / Ibuprofen
• Tylenol / Acetaminophen
• Amoxicillin / Augmentin
• Zonegran / Zonisamide
• Prilosec / Nexium (omeprazole / esomeprazole)
• Protonix (pantoprazole)
• Antibiotics / Azithromycin / Zithromax
• Moxifloxacin, Gatifloxacin, Levofloxacin
• Onfi / clobazam
• Dilantin / phenytoin
• Tegretol (carbamazepine)
• Cambia / Flector / Diclofenac
• Lyrica / pregabalin 
• Cymbalta / Duloxetine
• Arava / leflunomide
• PD-1 inhibitors / Keytruda / Libtayo / Inlyta
• Relafen / Diclofenac
• Bleph-10, Blephamide (eye drops)
• Zymaxid (topical gatifloxacin)

If you have become ill as a result of taking an “off-label” drug that was not approved to treat a certain condition, you may be able to pursue legal action. Furthermore, if the manufacturer of the drug did not include proper warnings of the side effects of the drug, they may be held accountable for these injuries.

Common Injuries and Illnesses from Dangerous Drugs

Dangerous drugs are defined as those that have dangerous side effects or cause serious health complications, injury, or even death in patients who take them as prescribed. In some cases, these drugs may be considered defective because their side effects outweigh the benefits.

Drug companies often fail to warn of the severe side effects of their drugs, which could lead to serious problems for patients who take them without knowing the possible dangers. Many dangerous drugs have been recalled from the market, however, there are still prescription drugs out there today that may cause you harm.

Hundreds of new drugs are manufactured and marketed in the United States each year. Each drug is regulated and approved by the FDA before it is given the green light and reaches consumers. These drugs are approved by the FDA for certain uses, but when they are prescribed “off label” for the use they were not approved for, this could lead to serious, deadly side effects.

Some of the most common side effects associated with dangerous drugs include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Heart Problems
• Liver Conditions
• Kidney Ailments
• And More

If you or someone you love has experienced any of these symptoms, you could be at risk for internal injuries or death. Every patient is different in the way they respond to prescription medications. One person might have minor or moderate symptoms, while another person may experience severe side effects.

Your Legal Rights for a Dangerous Drug Injury

If you or a loved one has been injured, rest assured knowing that help is available. Even though you can’t go back in time and reverse the injury, it’s possible to receive compensation to pay for associated medical bills, ongoing treatments, lost wages, as well as pain and suffering.

The most important thing you can do is find a prescription drug attorney who has experience with other similar cases. We will gather evidence to build a strong case, proving liability so you can receive maximum compensation.

Contact Wormington & Bollinger Today

Here at Wormington & Bollinger, we are committed to helping those who have sustained a severe injury or illness as a result of taking a prescription drug. There is always a risk of injury or illness when taking prescription drugs.

However, dangerous drugs that have not been adequately researched or have been prescribed “off-label” pose a more severe threat.

To learn more about dangerous drugs and your legal rights against the doctor who prescribed the drug or the manufacturer, please contact our law firm today.

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