Sacramento Dangerous Drugs Attorneys

Dangerous Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Lawyers in California

There is no question that the discoveries in the field of pharmaceuticals have brought us many valuable and useful drugs and treatments, saving untold lives each year. However, in spite of the promoted advantages, many of these drugs are also responsible for serious side effects which can result in a far worse condition than that which they are meant to treat … even causing death in some cases. A Sacramento injury attorney can help you if you or a loved one has suffered due to a drug.

The number of different types of drugs is almost beyond comprehension, and new side effects are showing up literally every day. When dealing with the turmoil and problems of the side effects of dangerous drugs, you need someone on your side that understands the law and has experience with a variety of these cases. Our personal injury lawyers in Sacramento have helped many clients who have suffered personal injury due to the effects of dangerous drugs, defective drugs, or other medications purchased with or without a prescription. A lawyer at our firm may be able to help you with your claim, so you can receive compensation for your injuries.

Dangerous Drugs and Potential Side Effects

We have represented clients throughout Sacramento, California who have been injured by dangerous prescription and non-prescription drugs. The following is a partial list of drugs and some of the side effects linked to their use:

• Accutane - depression, suicide attempts
• Ativan - violent behavior, depression with or without suicidal thoughts, personality changes
• Bextra - abdominal pain, bloody stools, nausea, bruising or bleeding, bloody vomit
• Celebrex - ulcers, kidney and liver damage, cardiovascular problems, death, increased risk of heart attack
• Crestor - muscle damage, kidney failure
• Cymbalta - worsening of depression with possible thoughts of suicide, constipation, decreased appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, sleepiness, increased sweating, loss of strength
• Lamisil - liver failure, death
• Naproxen aleve (also called Aleave) - stroke, heart attack
• Paxil - suicide, dependence and withdrawal symptoms
• Prozac - permanent neurological damage, violent behavior, suicidal thoughts
• Ritalin - nervousness, insomnia, rash, fever, anorexia, abdominal pain, tachycardia
• Viagra - abnormal vision, diarrhea, headache, nasal congestion, urinary tract infection, cardiovascular problems, death
• Vioxx - increased risk of heart attack, increased risk of stroke, death

Drugs of all kinds have become increasingly easy to get. Online discount drug stores, over-the-counter medications, even the medicine cabinet in the bathroom provide easy access to all manner of drugs.