Serzone Recall - Background Information
In December 2001, after several requests, the FDA officially required the manufacturer of Serzone, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, include a black box warning on Serzone labels after numerous cases of life-threatening liver failure in Serzone patients. It wasn't until May 2004, ten years after receiving FDA approval, that Serzone was removed from the U.S. market for what the company reported as "commercial reasons."
Side Effects of Serzone
While Serzone was proven to reduce depression without the sexual dysfunction and insomnia caused by other anti-depressants, patients were much more likely to develop liver failure. Reports have shown that Serzone patients are 3 to 4 times more likely to develop liver problems that could result in death or require a liver transplant. If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact a physician immediately:
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes)
- Dark urine
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
Take Action - Contact our Baycol lawyers in Boston and Washington DC
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries caused by Serzone, you should seek compensation. Contact an experienced Serzone lawyer at our Boston or Washington, DC to see if you have grounds for a Serzone lawsuit. We handle Serzone lawsuits in the following states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Virginia, and Maine.
Many people have been injured before and after the Serzone recall. You must take action. Contact us today.