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Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs are those which, by law, can only be obtained upon prescription by a licensed medical practitioner.

In the US, these drugs are prescribed in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The efficacy and safety of such drugs is outlined in the Prescription Drug Marketing Act 1987, and is enforced by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).

Unfortunately, many drugs have known and suspected side effects, but not all of the risks and side effects are disclosed to patients.  

This website is intended to help you prevent a negative side effect before it happens.  And, if you do suffer a side effect from a prescription or nonprescription drug, we’ll help you find experienced defective drug attorneys who will fight to ensure you, and your family, receive full compensation for your injury.

Dangers Related to Prescription Drugs

All medications (including many over-the-counter drugs) are subjected to clinical trials and tests before being approved for use. But given the strong profit motivation, sometimes the drug manufacturers overlook or ignore significant risks and complications.  

Side effects and other health risks may have been noticed early in the process or during the clinical trials, only to be glossed over or ignored by the manufacturers, endangering the health and lives of many innocent victims who use these drugs.

Side effects and risks vary depending on the nature of the drug and how it interacts with the human system.  Depending on the drug, some of these risks may include:

  • Arrhythmia
  • Diabetes
  • weight gain
  • heart attacks
  • tumors
  • stroke
  • blood clots
  • liver failure
  • bladder cancer
  • uncontrolled bleeding
  • birth defects

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Many drugs have been linked to patient deaths. This information is supposed to be collected by drug manufacturers and monitored by the FDA, but because the program is voluntary and because of the profit motivation of the drug companies, many cases go unreported which means the FDA doesn’t know the full extent of the risks and side effects associated with any drug.  

To make matters worse, some drugs are approved for certain purposes or with certain limitations and then are prescribed “off-label” to treat other conditions.  Sometimes, off-label use of drugs is encouraged by the manufacturers and their sales reps – who want to sell more of the drug – even though there are known risks.  This can be particularly problematic when drugs are prescribed off-label to children or pregnant women.

What you can do?

Some pharmaceutical companies distribute drugs with dangerous or even deadly effects, endangering the quality of life for users. These companies invest lots of money into these drugs, which is why there is great temptation to sweep known defects under the carpet.

As a patient, the most important step is to carry out your personal research into any medication prescribed to you so that you are aware of risks associated with it. Your health is your first responsibility, so ensure you do not knowingly endanger yourself or a loved one by having inadequate information.

At Drug Recall Attorneys.org, we are committed to sharing the latest drug recall news. Including information about the side effects and risks of both prescription and nonprescription drugs.  We cover drug side effect information of drugs regardless of whether or not the manufacturer or the FDA has issued a recall.

If you have been prescribed, are using or considering using one of the drugs listed in this website, we encourage you to research thoroughly so you have a full understanding of the risks before proceeding.

In the event that a drug is associated with significant side effects or death, even if it has not been recalled by the FDA, victims may be entitled to file lawsuits against the manufacturers.  These claims are often referred to as “mass torts” because many people have been harmed by the defective drug or medical device.

If you or a loved one has been injured following the use of prescription (or nonprescription) drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.  Browse the list of defective drug attorneys in this directory to find an attorney near you who handles that type of defective drug lawsuit. Exercise your rights, get legal representation.

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