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Defective drugs can ruin a person's life and put them and their family in debt. Favorably, the law provides consumers with a solution when they suffer harm as a result of a manufacturer's negligence. Yes, those who have been harmed by defective drugs can choose to sue the manufacturer under product liability for compensation.
Fluoxetine, the chemical ingredient of Prozac, is a brand-name medication. It was the first SSRI given approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. It's safe to be consumed by adults, children, and older people, unlike Lexapro, Xanax, and other antidepressants. Neurotransmitters, which transmit signals among brain cells, are stimulated by Prozac.
Since its release in 1988, Prozac (fluoxetine) has been the focus of intense research due to claims of negative side effects linked to its usage. Prozac has an overall average of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 617 reviews for the treatment of anxiety and stress. 18% of reviewers had unfavorable experiences, compared to 66% who had pleasant ones.
Headaches, nausea, diarrhea, sinus infections, indigestion, dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, excessive perspiration, rashes, and anxiety are some of the most common side effects of Prozac. Serotonin Syndrome, Birth defects like Premature delivery, Heart problems, Craniosynostosis and Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are the other severe side effects of Prozac that leads Eli Lilly to face several Prozac lawsuits.
This includes mothers who used Prozac during pregnant and later gave birth to children who had birth abnormalities. Other lawsuits involved wrongful death claims brought by the family members of Prozac users who later committed suicide.
These lawsuits accuse Eli Lilly of failing to inform medical professionals and patients about the dangers of Prozac. They claim that stronger warnings might have reduced patient injuries and made doctors and patients more aware of the dangers of using the medicine. Also, several cases allege that Eli Lilly failed in its testing of Prozac prior to being released to the public.
Patients who suffer harm with Prozac may be eligible to financial compensation for losses such as:
Expenses associated with medical care
- Pain and Suffering
- Mental agony
- Loss of income or working ability
Medical records are evidence in any Prozac lawsuit since they provide the patient's whole medical history. Medical records will serve as evidence in your claim, but they may hinder the attorneys' work as they contain unneeded information. The right approach for attorneys to win their Prozac lawsuits is to review medical records with a reputable medical record review company.
