Maryland Bextra Lawyer
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WARNING: The prescription drug BEXTRA has been recalled due to dangerous health risks, including heart attacks, stroke and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

Millions of people have taken the prescription pain reliever Bextra since it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in November 2001. The anti-inflammatory drug, which is manufactured by Pfizer, is used to relieve pain associated with painful menstrual cycles, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Bextra is a COX 2 inhibitor taken in a dosage of 10mg or 20mg per day, which is dependant upon the patient's medical status and need.

The American Heart Association's recent study of approximately 6,000 patients was conducted to determine the risks and benefits of Bextra. The outcome of the study presented serious concerns regarding the health consequences of Bextra, showing that the drug doubled the event of cardiovascular problems, as compared to study participants taking placebos.

Side and deadly side effects have been linked to the use of Bextra, including:

  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (skin reaction)
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (skin reaction)
  • Erythema Multiforme (skin reaction)
  • Exfoliative Dermatitis (Erythroderma)
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders (ulcers and bleeding)
  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Severe Cardiac Problems

If you are currently taking, or have taken, the prescription pain reliever Bextra, you should immediately consult your physician. You may be at risk for serious medical complications including heart attack, stroke and fatal skin reactions such as Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Elderly patients taking Bextra are at an increased risk for dangerous side effects.

The respected Maryland dangerous drug lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman are knowledgeable in many areas of pharmaceutical litigation, and have the ability and resources to represent clients who have suffered as the result of Bextra side effects. We will work diligently to recover for you the monetary compensation that you deserve for your injuries, and resolve your Bextra side effects case as quickly as possible., please call Greenberg & Bederman to discuss your case.

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If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of Bextra, call a Maryland Product Liability Attorney at Greenberg & Bederman at (301) 589-2200 or (888) 926-8583 or submit an online questionnaire.

The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. A lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

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