What to Do When a Dangerous Prescription Drug Hurts You

When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug, we like to think that drug has been rigorously tested and deemed safe for us to use. Unfortunately, that is very often not the case at all.

Too many times, prescription drugs are inadequately tested, rushed to market before they are fully understood and information about the drug is even withheld. Knowing these things, the Memphis dangerous drug lawyers at Bailey & Greer, take a special interest in helping you, the consumer, be aware of just how risky many FDA approved drugs really are.

For example, in 1997 the FDA approved the drug Propecia, which is prescribed for male baldness for use in the United States. Since then, many men have taken this drug assuming that they were safe.

However, in April of 2012, the FDA reported that they had received 421 cases of male sexual problems in those using Propecia. These problems included erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, difficulty with ejaculation, and orgasm problems. And, these problems lasted at least three months after the men discontinued using the drug.

So now the FDA has ordered the Propecia manufacturer, Merck, to add these side effects to their warnings. The new labels will also add language describing reported cases involving male infertility and even poor semen quality.

This is just one example of the problems that exist in our country’s prescription drug safety. In this case, the drug was used for 15 years before the additional side effects were recognized and warnings issued to the public.

If you or a loved one was harmed by the side effects of a dangerous prescription drug, you may want to consult a lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Bailey & Greer, Memphis dangerous drug lawyers, can handle your questions and your case if you need us.

For a free case consultation, call us toll free at 901-680-9777 or fill out the confidential form on this page.  We serve the victims of dangerous prescription drugs nationwide.