People count on medications to treat and prevent different ailments and improve their quality of life. Unfortunately, when defective or harmful drugs are released to the public, they can cause devastating harm.
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.