The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

Defective pharmaceuticals with dangerous and often deadly side effects infiltrate our healthcare system despite efforts to protect the American consumer. When there is a question about the health benefits of a certain drug being outweighed by dangerous side effects, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will issue a warning.

Common types of drugs considered to have issues of potential dangerous side effects to consumers have included drugs used for arthritis pain, cholesterol lowering drugs, diet drugs, anti-depressants and some vaccines. Recently two nasal cold remedies, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs were withdrawn from the marketplace by their manufacturer after a warning from the FDA there were reports of consumers losing their sense of smell after using this product.

Although side effects from the use of certain medications are commonplace, the consumption of a defective pharmaceutical will do more harm than good. Defective pharmaceutical consumption results in great pain and suffering. Lawsuits against the pharmaceutical companies involved result in damages reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.

If you live in New Orleans, Louisiana or the surrounding area, and you or someone you care about has been the victim of a defective pharmaceutical, please contact an experienced defective pharmaceutical attorney at the New Orleans, Louisiana office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a consultation to obtain justice for you and your loved ones.

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