Defective Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical products designed to protect and enhance patient’s health can be underdeveloped and improperly tested, making certain prescription medications a potential danger for some patients.

Some examples of these defective pharmaceuticals include:

• Accutane – A popular acne drug, Accutane was taken off the market in 2009 after several patients experienced Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcerative colitis.
• YAZ/Yasmin - Women who have taken this birth control pill have reported side effects including blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, cerebral hemorrhage, and liver tumors.
• Mirapex – Used to treat Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome, Mirapex causes narcolepsy, emotional disorders like compulsive gambling and overeating, and also an increase in libido.
• Reglan – a nausea and acid reflux disorders drug that causes symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, in addition to cervical dystonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and other neurological disorders.

If you have been injured by a defective prescription drug, please contact James Vaught at James Vaught Law Office PLLC for a free, no obligation consultation.