New Plaintiff Joins Fight Against Chantix Side Effects
By Christina Drury
Another lawsuit alleging Chantix caused psychological side effects that injured the plaintiff has been filed against Pfizer. Wisconsin resident Jason Buck has filed a Chantix lawsuit against the drug manufacturing giant on September 20, 2012, joining a number of other plaintiffs. Filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Buck’s lawsuit is now part of the Chantix multidistrict litigation (MDL) against Pfizer. Among the numerous causes of action included in the Chantix lawsuit are breach of express warranty, negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation and strict product liability.Patients Experiencing Serious Complications
Quitting smoking and dealing with a tobacco addiction is hard enough without worrying about serious side effects. When Pfizer introduced Chantix to the pharmaceutical market in 2006, the smoking cessation drug was seen as a positive step forward in the move towards lowering tobacco use. A highly effective smoking cessation medication for smokers wanting to quit, Chantix aimed to help people who were trying to quit their habit but were having trouble dealing with the residual addiction. When questions about the safety of Chantix arose, a doctor with the Tobacco Intervention Programs at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Dr. John Spangler, noticed that patients using the drug were experiencing serious Chantix side effects, such as vision and heart problems.
Safety of Chantix Called into Question
Several studies were conducted by various scientists aiming to expose the truth about the dangers associated with Chantix. Serious side effects were reported, including:
* Depression
* Heart Problems
* Psychological Problems
* Suicidal Thoughts
* Violent Behavior
* Vision Problems
* Vivid Dreams
As patients attempting to quit smoking already have a predisposition to psychological problems, reports stating that Chantix aggravates these tendencies further are a great cause for concern.
Safety Warnings Added, but is it enough?
As a result of these studies, warning labels were added to Chantix in 2009 listing the potential side effects of Chantix. Although patients are now aware of the side effects associated with Chantix, studies continue to learn more about the long-term effects of the drug. Clinical trials were ordered by the FDA to be completed by Pfizer on side effects related to Chantix and its users. Results are not expected to be released until 2017.
Get the Help You Need
With such a high number of lawsuits being filed against Pfizer from patients who have suffered serious side effects caused by Chantix, plaintiffs like Jason Buck are hiring experienced Chantix injury lawyers to represent them in their case against the company. If you are suffering from any of the debilitating side effects from Chantix, you deserve to be fairly compensated for the pain you have endured.
If you or someone you know has experienced side effects caused by the Chantix smoking cessation aid, it is not too late to get the legal advice and representation you need. For more information about how you can submit your information to attorneys already involved in the Chantix investigation, please visit our Chantix Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation page. Based on your individual case and experiences, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.
Updated December 13th, 2012
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