When we take a drug to treat a medical condition, we expect that the drug will make us better, not worse. Unfortunately, in recent years we have seen many examples of drugs that cause serious injury or death.
At the law firm of Gilder & Howell, P.A., in Southaven, our lawyers represent people in north Mississippi and west Tennessee who are injured by prescription drugs. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to prescription drug side effects, we offer a free initial consultation to review your case.
Dangerous Drugs
There are many prescription drugs that are known to have dangerous side effects. A small sampling of drugs that are known to cause injury include:
- Blood thinners such as Heparin or Coumadin (Warfarin) can cause life-threatening bleeding from even a small cut or wound.
- Painkillers such as OxyContin and Percocet can slow the heart rate and hinder breathing.
- Arthritis drugs such as Bextra and Celebrex can cause kidney damage, liver damage and gastrointestinal bleeding with long-term use.
- Cholesterol medications such as Zocor and Pravachol can produce side effects such as liver damage, muscle inflammation and cataracts.
- Sleep medication such as Ambien has been known to cause serious injury in cases of sleepwalking or "sleep-driving."
- Mood drugs such as Prozac have been associated suicidal thoughts, hostility and violent behavior.
Drug Dispensing Errors
Sometimes the injury is caused not by the drug itself but by dispensing errors. If your pharmacist dispensed or your doctor prescribed the wrong drug or the wrong dose, or failed to warn you of dangerous drug combinations, our lawyers can hold the pharmacy and/or the doctor responsible.
Contact Our Southaven and Olive Branch Medication Error Attorneys
For a free and confidential consultation, call our Southaven prescription drug injury attorneys at 662-655-2115 or complete our online form. There are no fees unless we recover compensation for you.
