Prescription drug manufactures market hundreds of new drugs to consumers each year. Even with strict FDA regulations over 200,000 people die from using defective drugs and it’s estimated that more than 50% of all the drugs marketed to consumers have negative or dangerous side effects. To top it off, some of these “bad drugs” are still marketed and sold even after evidence of serious side effects or death had been noted.

By law, drug manufacturers are strictly liable for injuries if the product they sell is defective or unreasonably dangerous. If you or your loved ones were injured by defective medications the product liability lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman are here to make sure you get the justice you deserve. Below are some of the defective drug lawsuits Greenberg & Bederman are currently handling.

Propecia
In the late 1990s, a prescription drug called Propecia was put on the market by the global pharmaceutical giant, Merck & Co., Inc., to help men who were losing their hair. Over the last several years men have been reporting that the drug finasteride (Propecia) has caused permanent sexual side effects including erectile dysfunction (sometimes referred to as “impotence”). The side effects have been reported to last even after stopping the use of Propecia. Other side effects include loss of libido, reduced semen production, depression, and the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. The defective drug lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman are currently investigating Propecia lawsuit claims on behalf of men who have suffered permanent side effects. Call today.

Actos and Bladder Cancer
On June 2011, the FDA issued a safety warning which linked the drug pioglitazone with bladder cancer. Pioglitazone is marketed as Actos, and is present in Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR, and Duetact. The drug is used in combination with diet and exercise to control blood sugar levels in adult type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. The safety warning specifically cautioned awareness of potential bladder cancer symptoms including blood in the urine, the urge to urinate or painful urination, and lower back and / or abdominal pain. If you or a loved one took Actos and has bladder cancer call the injury lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman right away.

Transvaginal Mesh / Bladder Sling
The FDA is warning doctors and patients that the placement of surgical mesh (sometimes called Transvaginal mesh or a bladder sling) may present great risk to patients. Complications from using the mesh include: the mesh becoming exposed or protruding out of the vaginal tissue, pain, infection, organ perforation and urinary problems. Recently the FDA changed its position on the risk of complications from “rare” to “not rare” after 2,875 injuries relating to the mesh were reported between 2008 and 2010. If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects from Transvaginal Mesh the lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman can help.

Antidepressant Birth Defects
Antidepressants such as Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft or any other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (referred to as SSRI’s) are now known to cause major, even life threatening, birth defects when taken during pregnancy. The defective drug attorneys at Greenberg & Bederman are focused on helping the victims of SSRI’s and believe that manufacturers of dangerous medications must be held accountable for the pain and suffering caused to innocent victims.

Zoloft Lawsuits
If you or someone you know was taking an anti-depressant such as Zoloft and gave birth to a baby who suffered from birth defects please contact the trusted lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman for your free Zoloft lawsuit consultation. You or your loved ones may be entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering caused by the manufactures of Zoloft. Call the Zoloft lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman today.

Fosamax
Fosamax is a bisphosphonate drug manufactured by Merck & Co. Typically, it is prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions. Evidence now links Fosamax with femur fractures. It is believed that Merck did not properly inform consumers of the potentially severe side effects linked to long-term Fosamax use. Depending on your circumstances, the Fosamax lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman may be able to help you get financial compensation for your injuries. This could include reimbursement of medical bills, lost income, and compensation for pain and suffering. If you have suffered from a femur fracture and you have taken Fosamax call (800) 800-1144 today.