Common Side Effects of Harmful Drugs

While all medications have the risk of side-effects, when a drug results in a harmful, unexpected side-effect, it could be defective. Patients who suffer illness or harm after taking a medication may have grounds for civil action.

Side effects that commonly occur with dangerous drugs include, but are not limited to:

  • Blurry vision
  • Unexpected weight loss or gain
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Loss of appetite
  • Death
  • Diarrhea or vomiting
  • Cancer or other diseases
  • Loss of organ function
  • Skin conditions
  • Depression
  • Dizziness

An unexpected reaction to a drug may be a sign of a faulty medication, and should be reviewed by a skilled attorney in the area.

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When PharmaceuticalCompanies Are Negligent

Drug companies are supposed to put safe products into the marketplace. Since all medications come with some risk, pharmaceutical companies are required to place numerous warnings on the labels and even in the commercials for their drugs.

Unfortunately, sometimes companies attempt to hide side effects or other potential pitfalls of a drug to increase their profits. They may also be negligent by:

  • Falsifying clinical trial data
  • Promoting off-label usage of a prescription without proper testing
  • Improper design of medication
  • Unsafe manufacturing practices for the medication
  • Failure to warn consumers of known side effects

Both accidental and intentional conduct that causes harm to patients could be subject to civil liability. Whether a drug defect occurred during its manufacturing or in its design, a Melissa attorney could hold the negligent party legally liable for the resulting damage.

Does a Medication Have to be Recalled to Pursue a Claim?

A common question from injured claimants is whether they can recover in a dangerous medication lawsuit even if the drug was never recalled. While many drugs do get recalled, most stay in the market with new warnings to attempt to avoid future liability. Either way, a recall is not necessary to prove a dangerous drug lawsuit and recover damages.

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Get in Touch with a Melissa Dangerous Drug Attorney Right Away

Pharmaceutical companies have a high standard of care to provide safe products to the public. When they fail in this duty, many people can suffer devastating harm as a result. If you or a loved one were harmed or killed by an unsafe medication, do not hesitate to seek legal guidance. Contact an experienced Melissa dangerous drugs lawyer to discuss how to best move forward with your potential case. Your initial consultation is always free.

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If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in North Texas, please contact the team at McCraw Law Group today. We are ready to help you in a broad range of serious accident and injury legal issues, and offer multiple ways to reach us.

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