Fentanyl Warnings and News
The Fentanyl patch is a type of pain relief medication available through prescription only to sufferers of severe to moderate pain. The Fentanyl patch, also known as Duragesic patch, is one of the many forms that this medication is sold. Under normal conditions, one patch may provide 72 hours of pain relief. However, there have been several Fentanyl warnings and recalls surrounding this powerful and potentially fatal drug. Because the Fentanyl patch shares similar qualities to heroin and morphine, there have been instances of death, overdose and addiction due to medical malpractice, defective manufacturing and improper use of the drug.
If you have had taken Fentanyl and are experiencing any of the Fentanyl side effects, then it is important that you seek legal representation to obtain the financial compensation you deserve. Contact our firm for a free consultation with an experienced attorney at1-800-774-0757.
Fentanyl Patch Recalls
It is important to be on alert for a number of recalls and warnings associated with Fentanyl. Since its release there have been voluntary recalls as well as FDA warnings about the concerns and health risks associated with Fentanyl. Fentanyl patch is manufactured by Johnson and Johnson, Alza Co but there are several other manufacturers as well including:
- Actavis, formerly known as Abrika Pharmaceuticals (recalled patches from this company may still have the Abrika label)
- Corium International Inc.
- PriCara (a subsidiary of Orth-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals)
- Sandoz
- Mylan
If you have used Fentanyl patches from any of these leading manufacturers and suffered Fentanyl side effects, overdose or serious health condition, then you may be looking at a Fentanyl lawsuit. In 2007, Johnson and Johnson announced that they were facing 72 lawsuits surrounding Fentanyl controversy with many other sufferers speaking up against this harmful and defective product.
Fentanyl Overdose Warnings
Fentanyl pain patch can be highly addictive, especially if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse. Because of the addictive qualities of Fentanyl, there have been many instances of abuse and overdose. In fact, in 2004 alone, about 8,000 people went to the emergency room in the United States due to a Fentanyl overdose. While some of these were the result of improper use, others were due to Fentanyl leaks and manufacturing problems. There have been at least five large recalls of leaking Fentanyl patches in the past fifteen years. Fentanyl overdose symptoms include sweating, cold clammy hands and seizures.
Fentanyl Side Effects
Fentanyl comes with a number of serious side effects and Fentanyl patch health concerns that all patients must be aware of before using the patch. This includes constipation, nausea, dizziness and downiness as well as more serious health concerns such as liver damage, addiction and drug dependency, difficulties breathing and fatality.
Fentanyl Lawyer
If you or someone you love has taken Fentanyl you may have been unaware of the various Fentanyl side effects and health concerns associated with the drug. Thousands of people have died while taking Fentanyl, many due to a leak or defective product. The Johnson and Johnson Company and other manufacturers of Fentanyl have the legal responsibility to warn patients of the adverse side effects of the Fentanyl patch. In many instances, the company has failed to warn patients and have been responsible for serious health conditions, overdose and fatality due to the manufacturing of a defective product.
Pearson, Randall & Schumacher P.A. is dedicated to ensuring that you receive the medical treatment and rehabilitative care you need and the compensation you deserve. Please call 612-767-7500, or Toll Free at 1-800-774-0757, or e-mail attorneys@prslegal.com to consult with one of us about your Fentanyl patch case.