If you or someone you know has suffered harm through use of a pharmaceutical product, such as those listed below, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, review the products listed below, or contact you may contact an attorney by clicking here.
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 | Fen-Phen: A combination of drugs prescribed for weight loss. Manufacturers allegedly suppressed information about known dangers.
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| Baycol: A dangerous cholesterol drug, whose manufacturer reportedly suppressed information about known dangers.
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| Rezulin: A dangerous diabetes drug which received "fast track" approval by the FDA.
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| Arava: This, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been prescribed to millions of people since its 1998 arrival, but has been linked to up to 22 deaths in addition to 130 cases of severe liver problems.
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| Reglan: Reglan is a drug prescribed to treat Gastric reflux problems, and when improperly prescribed has produced permanent side effects resembling Parkinson's.
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| Serzone: Serzone (nefazodone hydrochloride) is a prescription drug used in the treatment of depression. Bristol-Myers announced in May 2004 that it would stop manufacturing Serzone. The manufacturer was influenced by a severe decline in sales following widespread reports of liver failure in patients.
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| Crestor: Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a prescription drug used to treat patients with high cholesterol. Crestor is believed to greatly increase the risk of kidney failure or damage.
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| Zicam: Zicam is an over-the-counter drug intended to shorten the duration of the common cold. Zicam has been linked with anosmia, a potentially permanent condition resulting in the loss of smell and taste. These side effects often are irreversible.
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| Cold-Eeze: is an over-the-counter drug intended to shorten the duration of the common cold. Cold-Eeze has been linked with anosmia, a potentially permanent condition resulting in the loss of smell and taste. These side effects often are irreversible.
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| DES Miscarriage Prevention: DES (diethylstilbestrol) was prescribed for pregnant women during the 1950s and 1960s after Harvard researchers erroneously concluded, without proper testing, that it helped prevent miscarriages. DES exposure has been linked to cancer, infertility and premature delivery in mature women who were exposed prenatally.
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| Vioxx: Vioxx is a medication prescribed for patients with arthritis, which may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and blood clot in patients taking the medication.
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| Zyprexa: Zyprexa is considered an "atypical" antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia.
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| Duragesic Pain Patch: The Duragesic Pain Patch is prescribed for treatment of pain by affixing a medicated patch to the skin, and defective patches can over-medicate, or under-medicate the patient, which can result in illness or death.
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