Millions of Americans depend upon prescription medications for their good health and medical care.  Whether you have diabetes or high blood pressure, chances are high that you taken prescription drugs to treat an ailment.  Most of these drugs come with standard boilerplate warnings for nausea, headache, dry mouth, etc.  However, some drug manufacturers purposely omit warnings of known dangerous side effects that can cause serious injury or death to the consumer.  It all comes down to a cost benefit analysis for these manufacturers.  Would it economically benefit the drug companies to warn consumers that their drug can cause a premature death?  The simple answer is no.

Drug manufacturers are required to seek FDA approval of any product prior to introduction to the mass market.  These companies must provide the FDA with testing data proving two things:  First that the drug is as effective as it claims and second, that it is reasonably safe.  The problem is that drug manufacturers regularly conduct their own safety testing, which creates a potential conflict of interest. 

If you are experiencing harmful side effects or believe that a drug has caused you serious injury, consult with a doctor immediately, BUT NOT your primary care physician.  Seek diagnostic care from an independent doctor who can provide an unbiased opinion as to whether your injuries were caused by a defective drug or defective medical product.  Contact a drug recall injury lawyer immediately at (866) 840-3636 to determine whether you have a viable drug defect injury claim or defective medical product claim.