Defective Drugs
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Attorney in Uncategorized
A dangerous defective drug is identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as having dangerous side effects that are considered to outweigh the benefits associated with it. Every year people suffer personal injury from taking these drugs, not knowing the possible side effects. Many of the lawsuits involving these large drug companies can run into millions of dollars.
No one would knowingly take prescription drugs with these dangerous side effects, and certainly most doctors would not knowingly prescribe them to a patient. One of the problems is that sometimes the number of people who may encounter these effects, or the severities of the injuries are not known until they have been on the market for some time. Sometimes though the producers of the drug are well aware of the possible side effects but downplay them when informing both physicians and the public.
All drugs must be approved by the FDA for particular approved uses. Depending on findings some drugs may be recalled completely while others may be required to carry a ‘black box’ warning. As consumers it is in our best interests to read those warnings and also to consult carefully with doctors so we are well aware of any risks.
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