Dangerous Prescription Drugs

Every year, thousands of consumers experience the dangerous, sometimes life-threatening side effects of prescription drugs. While many drugs on the market today help individuals live a better, healthier life, some may cause more harm than good.

When a prescription drug is linked to serious health complications, the manufacturer should be held responsible.

If you or a loved one have experienced adverse side effects from one of these dangerous drugs, get in touch with us now for a free legal consultation.

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Here are some of the largest lawsuits today against the manufacturers of common prescription drugs.

Topamax

Topiramate

Manufacturer
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson
Uses
Reduces frequency of migraine headaches and prevents epileptic seizures in adults and children
Side effects
Loss of appetite, Change to taste, Anorexia, Weight loss, Fatigue, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Fever, Memory problems, Upper respiratory tract infections, Speech problems, Abnormal vision, Numbness, Burning/prickling in extremities, Reduced effectiveness of birth control pill, Increased levels of acid in the blood, Decreased sweating, Increased body temperature, Serious eye disorders, Permanent vision loss, Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, Cognitive impairment affecting the ability to operate machinery, Kidney stones, Risk of cleft lip and or palate in newborns, Risk of low birth weight in newborns
Annual prescriptions
Thousands

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

TRT

Manufacturer
There Are Numerous Manufacturers
Uses
Treats low testosterone levels (low T) and hypogonadism
Side effects
Skin irritation at application site, Transference of medication to others, Increased acne, Diarrhea, Increased blood lipids, Muscle aches, Back pain, Gynecomastia (enlargement of male breasts), Breathing problems, Allergic reaction, Mood swings, Hypertension, Irritability, Blood clots, Swelling of the ankles or legs, Heart failure, Long-lasting and/or frequent erections, Difficulty urinating, Enlarged prostate, Prostate cancer, Withdrawal symptoms, Stroke, Death, Elevated calcium in the blood of patients with breast cancer
Annual prescriptions
Millions

Taxotere

docataxel

Manufacturer
Sanofi-Aventis
Uses
Treating breast cancer, lung cancer, head/neck cancer, prostate cancer, and stomach cancer
Side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Mouth sores, Changes in tasting, Rash, Swelling, Muscle and joint pain, Tiredness and weakness, Shortness of breath, Changes to the nails, Allergic reacion, Hives, Red skin rash, Difficulty breathing, Dizziness, Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, Extreme fluid retention (peripheral adema), Severe skin reactions, Swelling of the ankles or feet, Rapid weight gain, Redness and peeling of the skin on hands and feet, Abnormally low white blood cell count (Neutropenia), Toxic deaths (sepsis), Liver toxicity (hepatoxicity), Hair loss, Alopecia
Annual prescriptions
Millions

Zoloft

sertraline hydrochloride

Manufacturer
Pfizer
Uses
Treats psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual disorder
Side effects
Nausea and indigestion, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite, Change in sleeping habits, Sexual dysfunction, Fatigue, Sweating, Tremors/shaking, Agitation, Aggressive reaction, Nose bleeds, Urinary incontinence, Possible slowed growth rate in children, Weight change, Suicidal thoughts, Discontinuation syndrome/withdrawal, Pregnancy complications, Birth defects
Annual prescriptions
Millions

Risperdal

Risperidone

Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson
Uses
Approved to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum disorders and also is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, sleep problems, and depression
Side effects
Drowsiness, Dizziness, Drooling, Weight gain, Increased cholesterol, Nausea, Rise in blood sugar, Mental or mood changes, Anxiety, Restlessness, Difficulty swallowing, Shaking and tremors, Muscle spasms, Signs of infection such as fever and sore throat, Interrupted breathing during sleep, Gynecomastia (enlargement of male breast tissue)
Annual prescriptions
Thousands

Tamoxifen

Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
Uses
Helps prevent breast cancer in women who are high risk. Also used in the treatment of invasive breast cancer after surgery, radiation and chemotherapy
Side effects
Menstrual changes, Weight gain or loss, Hot flashes, Swelling, Nausea, Vaginal discharge, Endometrial and uterine cancers, Blood clots, Stroke, Chest pain or heart attack, Shortness of breath, Cataracts
Annual prescriptions
1.9 million

Humira

(Adalimumab)

Manufacturer
AbbVie
Uses
Treats inflammation caused by conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and psoriasis
Side effects
Injection site reaction (redness, bruising and itching), Sinus infection, Headache, Rash, Nausea, Stomach pain, Hepatitis B infection, Blood disorders, Heart failure, Liver problems, Psoriasis (new or worsening), Lupus-like syndrome
Annual prescriptions
2.1 million

Promethazine

Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Actavis Pharma, Paddock Laboratories, PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Remedyrepack, Watson Laboratories
Uses
Relieves allergic reactions, helps reduce nausea and vomiting, and is used as a sedative
Side effects
Dry mouth, Dizziness, Blurred or double vision, Nausea or vomiting, Restlessness, Hyperactivity, Stuffy nose, Itching, Difficulty breathing or wheezing, Stiff muscles, Yellowing of skin or eyes, Irregular heartbeat, Uncontrollable movements, Hallucinations, Seizures, Swelling of face, hands, feet or other parts of the body
Annual prescriptions
Millions

Januvia

(Sitagliptin)

Manufacturer
Merck & Co.
Uses
Helps patients with type 2 diabetes manager their blood sugar levels
Side effects
Joint or muscle pain, Nausea, Constipation, Headache, Runny nose, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Pancreatic cancer, Thyroid cancer, Pancreatitis, Fast heartbeat, Burning in your eyes, Trouble breathing/shortness of breath, Red or purplish rash
Annual prescriptions
9.1 million

Talcum Powder

(Talc)

Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson
Uses
Found in cosmetic and personal care products
Side effects
Throat irritation, Vomiting, Low blood pressure, Chest pain, Twitching of facial muscles, Inability to urinate, Lung failure
Annual prescriptions
Millions

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