Drug Recalls
There is no question that there have been incredible medical discoveries and advances in the past century, and that these advances have helped to save countless lives and helped many more to cope with the symptoms of serious illnesses. The development of more powerful pharmaceutical drugs is one of the most significant examples of this progress, but it is not without some drawbacks. Driven by a desire to obtain profits, pharmaceutical companies sometimes choose to release a product to the marketplace before it has been properly evaluated, in some cases even misrepresenting data to the United States Food and Drug Administration.
When it becomes apparent that there are serious problems with a medication, the FDA may compel a company to withdraw a dangerous drug from the market, or the company may choose to do so of its own accord. If you or your loved one has been sickened by a defective or dangerous drug, contact the Clearwater drug recall lawyers of Tragos & Sartes, P.L., at 727-441-9030.
Major Drug Recalls
Many small drug recalls take place each year, usually because of a compromised production run of a drug rather than problems associated with the medication in its intended form. But there are also a number of recalls that pertain to the totality of a drug because of excessive dangers. Some of the major drug recalls that have been enacted in fairly recent history were for the following medications:
- Dexatrim (Phenylpropanolamine)
- Vioxx (Rofecoxib)
- Zelnorm (Tegaserod)
- Accomplia (Rimonabant)
- Fen-phen (fenfluramine and phentermine)
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You may be entitled to pursue financial compensation for additional medical expenses and other damages incurred by taking a dangerous or recalled drug. To learn more, contact the Clearwater personal injury lawyers of Tragos & Sartes, P.L., at 727-441-9030.
