Pfizer to Pay $1M Over Z-Pak Side Effects Omissions
By John Curran
Nearly half of the time taken by drug ads on TV is spent listing side effects and warnings to patients. However, according to the Oregon Department of Justice, it has gone after Pfizer Pharmaceutical for not addressing potential Zithromax side effects. The company received a warning from the federal Food and Drug Administration as well.
While Oregon officials have recovered millions of dollars for Pfizer’s omission of Z-Pak side effects, in most states the burden rests on consumers who take the step of hiring a Z-Pak heart attack side effects lawsuit lawyer. The popular antibiotic carries a number of risks beyond those to be expected with antibiotics. Since it kills a wide range of bacteria, the Zithromax gastrointestinal side effects can even lead to dangerous ulcerative colitis.
However, the Zithromax can also cause Stevens Johnson Syndrome, an inflammatory condition that can eventually lead to swaths of skin falling off. While anti-epileptic drugs like Dilantin and Lamictal carry highly visible “black box” warnings about the dangers, Zithromax Stevens Johnson Syndrome side effects can be buried in product information packets. It is worrisome since the numbers of people who take Zithromax far outweigh those who take drugs to avoid seizures. It was also only in 2012 that Z-Pak heart attack side effects were noted by the FDA.
Since the drug is processed by the liver, Zithromax hepatitis risks are added to the extensive list of side effects that the popular drug carries. Patients are often unaware, or think that these conditions are rare enough that they will not be affected. However, as Z-Pak heart attack lawsuit lawyers note, the sheer volume of usage means that there have been hundreds of claims filed against Pfizer Pharmaceutical.
Since antibiotics are often taken with other medications, it is important to know which problems are linked to Zithromax gastrointestinal problems. One way to do this is to consult with a legal professional if there is any doubt. Experienced Z-Pak lawsuit lawyers know what problems may help to form a strong legal claim.
To learn more, visit the Zithromax Z-Pak Azithromycin Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. A free consultation is just a click away, and those who have been affected by Zithromax hepatitis side effects and other issues can learn about their legal options. Pursuing a claim against drug makers can help pay for treatment, or in the case of fatal attacks, enable a Z-Pak lawsuit lawyer to obtain a jury award or settlement for grieving families.
Updated January 3rd, 2013
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7 thoughts onPfizer to Pay $1M Over Z-Pak Side Effects Omissions
Was diagnosed with UC a month after using Zithromax.
I lost hearing in my right ear from this medicine.
Now what?
I was just given Z-pack this month… Holy crap! After two pills I was so so sick, like a flu on steriods. Thankfully I had enough sense to stop after 2 pills.
After taking zpac, my husband has has gastrointestinal problems and his liver count has been off.
I also have taken it, and have had skin issues.
Roughly five years ago I was given a “Z-pack”. After taking the first pill, my resting pulse rate went up to roughly 140 a minute and wouldn’t drop. It scared the crap out of me! I told my MD and my Pharmacist and while they had never heard of that reaction to Zithromiacian, they both listed me as allergic to it in my records. It’s scary to think what might have happened had I finished all the pills!
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My mother went to beaver medical hospital to get a flu vaccination they told her that they were out of them andinstead gave her a z-PAC witch caused her to have a fever of 103 degrees and a heart attack we then called a ambulance and she was taken to st.vernacular hospital where even though they were told that she was severly allergic to pennacilin they gave it to her three times witch resulted in her death please get ahold of me to inform me of my rights and legal position as this has affected my entire family please help me thankyou Gerald burhop