Dangerous Drugs : Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Watson Graffeo P.C. has the experience and knowledge to review and evaluate cases involving harmful drugs. Below are some of the drugs that might have injured you or a family member:

  • CONCERTA- Concerta is a central nervous system stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in young children. Data released by the FDA questions the safety of Concerta by linking ADHD medication use and a risk of sudden death.

  • CRESTOR - Crestor (Rosuvastatin) cholesterol medicince can cause renal (kidney) failure and serious adverse muscle effects as well as liver damage and death.

  • EPOGEN - Epogen (generic name: epoetin alfa), is used to treat anemia in patients who have had kidney failure or transplants. The drug may cause deadly side effects in cancer patients and others, such as heart failure, stroke, and death.

  • FOSAMAX - Fosamax is a popular drug for women to increase bone density and prevent and/or treat osteoporosis. This Merck & Company prescription drug causes osteonecrosis of the jaw, a condition involving serious breakdown of the jaw bone accompanied by infection and fractures.

  • METHAZOLAMIDE - The Glaucoma drug is reported to cause the rare skin disorder Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS).

  • ORTHO EVRA - There have been over 9,000 reports of adverse events following the use of this popular birth control patch, including nearly 20 confirmed reports of death caused by blood clots, pulmonary embolisms, heart attacks, and strokes.

  • PAXIL - This drug is prescribed to treat depression, panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, and social anxiety disorders. There are cases of reported heart birth defects in children of mothers taking Paxil during pregnancy.

  • PERMAX - This Parkinson’s drug was was recalled from market in March 2007 based on risks for heart valve damage.

  • TRASYLOL - Trasylol is used to reduce perioperative blood loss in the course of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. A recent study shows the drug may be linked to serious complications involving kidney failure and heart problems.