Handling Prescription Recalls
When a person becomes ill or is injured in an accident, the individual often turns to medical professionals for treatment of symptoms and attention to injury. In many cases, doctors will prescribe medication to help the person deal with the bacteria or virus, or to help ease pain during recovery. Each year, pharmaceutical companies release new prescription drugs to the marketplace, often proclaiming that the new drug will have better results with fewer side effects.
Prescription drugs are often subjected to lengthy clinical trials before they are approved for consumer use. Unfortunately, some medicines may cause injury to patients and may cause side-effects that were not observed in trials. In the event of harmful side-effects, the companies may issue a product-recall on the drug. If you or someone you love has been injured by a harmful prescription drug, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
What to do in the Event of a Recall
If you are taking a prescription drug that is recalled, you should:
- Immediately cease taking the drug
- Check the recall to make sure you are taking the medication included in the action
- Contact your doctor right away, especially if you are suffering from adverse effects
- Consult a product-liability attorney if you think you may be eligible for compensation
In the event of a drug recall, patients may be required to return the medication to the company. In addition, they may wish to submit to medical examination to make sure the drug did not cause them harm in any way.
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Harmful or dangerous products can cause serious damage to the individual who purchased the item. If you have been harmed by a prescription drug, contact the Pennsylvania product-liability attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.