These Types of Defective Drugs Are All Too Familiar for an Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyer

1. September 19, 2017 These Types of Defective Drugs Are All Too Familiar for an Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyer Generally, drug manufacturers should be able to assure the public that their drugs are free from any defects. Such candor proves especially critical for drug prescriptions intended to treat a patient's symptom or primary illness, for things can go terribly wrong, unfortunately. 1

2. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires that clinical studies be conducted for new drugs before they gain approval, some pharmaceutical drug companies opt to conceal or interfere with the true results of such trials. In other instances, the drugs reveal unforeseen side effects upon their release. A manufacturer may, for instance, study too small a group in testing for side effects. It may also have lacked a sufficient number and diversity of study subjects or it studied adverse effects for too short a time period. Because of such miscalculations, fatalities sometimes occur after a patient consumes a defective drug. An experienced wrongful death lawyer is familiar with the usual suspects regarding drugs. Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Type 2 diabetes drugs work to improve an individual's blood glucose levels. Moreover, some can also help treat or reduce any symptoms of the disease. Unfortunately, a rise in the number of lawsuits involving several defective type 2 diabetes drugs generates much concern. Medical professionals link some of these to the development of bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, and thyroid cancer, while others raise the issues of diabetic coma, heart failure, and other fatal consequences. Antidepressants Antidepressants include both serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—both intended to treat depression and similar conditions. However, some antidepressant drugs can produce serious side effects, including suicide. Some of them are popular brands: Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro and Effexor. Acne Drugs Just like antidepressants, some prescription drugs for acne draw concern from researchers for their ability to induce suicidal thoughts or tendencies. Such is the case for a popular brand called Accutane. 2

3. Birth Control Pills A number of birth control pills tend to cause a number of side effects, some which can prove fatal. These include blood clotting, stroke, and heart attack. Moreover, studies link these pills to both breast and cervical cancer. Antibiotics Antibiotics are designed to treat various types of bacterial infection affecting both children and adults. However, in some cases, their effects can be deadly. In fact, some antibiotics are linked to a high risk of developing aortic injuries, including aortic rupture, dissection, and aneurysms. If you believe a loved one fell fatally victim to a defective drug, consider approaching a lawyer about your tragedy. While seeking justice may not bring you much comfort as your family mourns a loss, you can take comfort in the fact that you are doing what you can in order to hold the guilty party accountable. In a way, you are also honoring your loved one's memory by making sure they did not die in vain. About D & Z Law Group, LLP: Our team at the D & Z Law Group understands that dealing with the unexpected death of a loved one is a tragic experience. We are determined to help if you believe your loved one was a victim of wrongful death. We would be happy to assign a wrongful death lawyer to your case. 3

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