Every year thousands of Americans are injured by dangerous and defective drugs, both over-the-counter and prescription.
Terrell Hogan is Jacksonville, Florida's largest personal injury trial law firm, experienced in over 25 practice areas including asbestos, mesothelioma, car accidents, trucking accidents, defective drugs, dog bites, Florida auto insurance, medical malpractice, wrongful death and unsafe products.
We feel so strongly that everyone should have access to news about dangerous and defective products that we've included it on television as a service to the community. You may have seen or heard our alerts for the community about product recalls, and you can also find that information here on our website. Terrell Hogan believes that product recalls are worth repeating to help keep your family informed and safe.
Unfortunately, the FDA and drug companies often fail to act quickly enough when recalling or warning about these dangerous drugs. Thats why its important for you to know what drugs have caused problems and what you can do to protect yourself and your family from being victims.
Recently, several medications have been recalled or have had strong new warnings because of major health problems. Cox-2 Inhibitors, such as VIOXX, Celebrex and Bextra have been linked to heart attack and strokes.
Hormone replacement therapy drugs like Prempro®, Premphase® and Premarin® with Provera®, have been implicated in breast, ovarian and cervical cancers.
If youve taken any of these medications, consult your doctor for appropriate advice. Also, if you believe you may have suffered injury because of taking such drugs, consider speaking to a consumer protection attorney to find out about your rights.
Here are some general tips when taking any type of drug:
1.Make sure your doctor knows your medical history and any medications youre taking. This is especially important if youre seeing multiple doctors. Dont assume the information is in your records.
2.Ask your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications. A drug that doesnt usually pose a risk of serious side effects when taken by itself may cause serious problems if taken in combination with other medications.
3.Always read the labels. They indicate the correct dosage and any special instructions you need to follow.
You could be injured because a medical professional failed to get a thorough medical history to prevent contraindications. In that situation, you should consider seeking legal representation.
On the other hand, sometimes medical professionals themselves are kept in the dark by the drug companies, and patients are hurt as a result. Again, those who are injured have legal rights under our consumer protections laws and should consider consulting a consumer protection attorney.
When it comes to medication, its better to be safe than sorry.
Terrell Hogan is Jacksonville, Florida's largest personal injury trial law firm, experienced in over 25 practice areas including asbestos, mesothelioma, car accidents, trucking accidents, defective drugs, dog bites, Florida auto insurance, medical malpractice, wrongful death and unsafe products.
We feel so strongly that everyone should have access to news about dangerous and defective products that we've included it on television as a service to the community. You may have seen or heard our alerts for the community about product recalls, and you can also find that information here on our website. Terrell Hogan believes that product recalls are worth repeating to help keep your family informed and safe.
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