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Answers To Your Dangerous Drugs & Devices Questions


Learning that the prescription medication or the expensive prosthetic implant you have been given by your doctor may actually be doing you more harm than good can be a devastating experience. You've put your trust not just in the hospital where you received your treatment but also in the company that manufactured the drug or device, so learning that the associated risks outweigh the benefits can be terribly traumatic.

If you or a loved one has been affected by a similar situation, you should contact an experienced Keller pharmaceutical attorney at your earliest convenience to find out about your legal rights and options. You may well be entitled to compensation.

Many of the dangerous drug and devices victims we have helped here at the Anderson Law Firm commonly come with numerous questions. Here, we have compiled a list of some of the most common, along with some answers:

Why are dangerous drugs and devices available in the first place?

Unfortunately, it can take several years - even a decade or more - before the real dangers of a particular medicine or prosthetic can be properly known. Although the FDA is responsible for ensuring thorough testing is done prior to a product going to market, the administration has increasingly come under pressure from the pharmaceutical manufacturers to rush products out faster with less testing, leading to a situation where self-regulation is becoming increasingly irresponsible.

If a product is found to be dangerous, why is it still available for purchase?

Sometimes there may be potential risks associated with a particular drug or device, but the evidence which links them as the cause might not be strong enough for the FDA to withdraw them from the market completely. The entire process can actually take a very long time.

For example, the Type II Diabetes drug Actos, was found to have likely links to an increased risk of bladder patients among patients who had used it the longest (according to results of a study released in June 2011). Actos was subsequently banned in France and doctors in Germany were asked to cease prescribing it. However, as of November 2011, the FDA has only issued a warning and the drug is still widely available in the US.

What should I do if I am worried?

If you are still taking the drug, the first thing you should do is seek professional medical advice from your doctor. They will be able to help you assess the risks associated with your particular medication and determine whether or not you are displaying any of the symptoms common to the potential danger. You should also seek legal consul from an experienced pharmaceutical lawyer who will be able to explain your legal rights as they relate to your personal situation.

If you have any additional questions or require further information in a greater depth, please do not hesitate to contact the Anderson Law Firm for a completely free, no obligation consultation. You may call us toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally at 817-294-1900.


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