Ohio Officials Offer Workers Chantix Side Effects Risks
By John Curran
It is true that many organizations, both public and private, want to help their employees quit smoking. They have a vested interest, in that non-smokers have fewer healthcare costs. However, Carroll County in Ohio is using federal grant money to subject their employees to Chantix side effects, including the risk of suicidal thoughts, violence and blackouts.
According to the local paper, a health department official said that the grant would help pay for six months of the smoking cessation drug for free to any employees that want them. She said that the cost otherwise would be more than $1,000. However, Chantix side effects are not insignificant, and it is unclear why any government would want to pay for the more expensive drug when there are other options available.
More than 2,500 Chantix lawsuits have been filed by Chantix multidistrict litigation (MDL) attorneys as a result of Chantix mental health side effects. Many plaintiffs allege that Pfizer Pharmaceutical did not effectively warn them of these risks. The bellwether trial in the Chantix lawsuit MDL that was set to start in the fall was settled with the wife of a man who killed himself, reportedly as a result of Chantix suicide attempt side effects.
There are, of course, much safer options. The older drugs Wellbutrin and Zyban, both using the chemical bupropion, had the same number of side effects reports in the first 10 years they were on the market as Chantix had in the first year after its release. Since they are now offered in generic forms, they are also significantly less expensive than Chantix. While there have been some concerns, the degree is just is not the same as it is with Chantix side effects.
Unfortunately, Carroll County officials and others around the country are willing to use federal subsidies to help both their employees as well as their budgets. It is unclear whether or not they are aware of the problems that Chantix can cause.
Many families are all too familiar with these problems, though. Not only can Chantix cause depression, but patients cannot immediately stop taking it. In many cases, Chantix MDL attorneys report that their clients still see symptoms if Chantix side effects after stopping the drug. Anyone who has experienced these problems has options. Get started at the Chantix Suicide, Heart Attack, Suicide Attempt & Stevens Johnson Syndrome Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation now. Filling out the short form there entitles one to a free consultation to establish whether one is eligible to pursue a claim against Pfizer Pharmaceutical.
Updated January 1st, 2013
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2 thoughts onOhio Officials Offer Workers Chantix Side Effects Risks
I would also like to start a class action settlement as well. It has messed me up I’m violent headaches stomach aches smoke way more than I was , hallucinations etc, I have even had two brain aneurysm since 2010.
I would like to start a class action suit:: for chantix;; No warning at the time about Heart Attacks. I Would like some one to call me. Phone number is 810-424-6272; I live in Flint Michigan Thank You Mr. David E. Morse