Prempro Side Effects
Personal Injury August 9th, 2011After the drugs introduction in 1996, Prempro was on its way to becoming a popular treatment for symptoms of menopause. The additional symptoms added by the drug are an unfortunate tail for a number of women. Some of the people affected by this drugs terrible side effect could suffer from the symptoms for the rest of their life.
The maker of Prempro, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, has been named in about 5,300 lawsuits; some of these include Prempro cases. This comes as little surprise considering that a 2002 NIH study found that women using Prempro were 26 percent more likely to develop breast cancer.
Arkansas Woman Receives $27.1 Million
In 2008, a jury in Arkansas began a Prempro case where an Arkansas woman developed breast cancer. The woman believed that Prempro caused her to develop the disease. The Jury came back with a verdict of $27.1 million dollars in punitive damages. While the money will help ease her pain, there is no amount that can be placed on what this Arkansas woman had to go through. Holding negligent companies accountable for their products will make them think twice before releasing another dangerous and defective drug.
Sadly, the Arkansas woman is not the only one who has suffered from Prempro side effects.
The symptoms associated with Prempro have affected a number of women. These side effects could follow victims for the rest of their life. If you have suffered from Prempro side effects, you need a skilled Prempro lawyer who can help you receive a fair settlement and ensure justice is served. To receive a free consultation please call our office at 800-561-4887 or visit our website BestAttorney.com.