Rezulin Recall Attorney

ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS ARE THE FOURTH LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES!

Rezulin was approved in just six months on the "fast track" FDA method reserved for drugs considered to be a breakthrough in January 1997. Rezulin manufacturer, Warner-Lambert, downplayed the liver damage Rezulin posed by claiming the diabetes drug was low risk despite knowing as early as 1993 of at least 12 people that suffered from liver damage that was potentially life threatening. Studies show that one in five drugs will have serious side effects after receiving FDA approval, yet the approval process in the U.S. continues to get shorter. Critics largely attribute the quicker approval process to congressional pressure.

Adverse drug reactions are the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S., indicating the Rezulin recall is just another example of the need to change the way pharmaceutical companies can make special fees to the FDA to get speedier reviews.

If you have taken Rezulin and would like more information regarding the Rezulin recall, contact us to speak with a Rezulin injury attorney. You may be entitled to a large compensation for the damages and suffering that have resulted from taking the diabetes drug.

Warner-Lambert claimed the studies of Rezulin were comparable to placebo, but in reality, 2.2% of the patients taking Rezulin had suffered liver problems versus just 0.6% of the placebo patients.

      Rezulin Side Effects            Underreported
   The number of reported drug side    effects and fatalities are grossly    underreported according to many    experts. The FDA's adverse event    reporting system is not a mandatory thing, so the agency depends on drug companies to voluntarily report worrisome side effects. It is estimated that only 1-10% of fatalities associated to prescription drugs are ever reported, so according to this estimation there have probably been many more Rezulin side effects not included in the figures. If you would like more information on the Rezulin recall, contact us to speak with a Rezulin injury attorney.

Breaking News!!
Rezulin Lawsuits May Be Getting Harder to Fight Off

September 8 , 2003 - New findings published in the Mayo clinic Proceedings show that diabetes drugs may cause heart failure and cause fluid buildup in some patients. The first drug in the newest class of diabetes drugs was Rezulin. In March 2000 regulators found the drug to pose such a great risk of adverse effects that a Rezulin recall was issued. The new information about popular type-2 diabetes drugs may have a high financial implication for Pfizer Inc., which owns Rezulin after purchasing Warner-Lambert company and is currently battling thousands of Rezulin lawsuits. Allegations against Rezulin maker Warner-Lambert have been that the company failed to inform consumers of Rezulin health risks.

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Rezulin Recall

The diabetes drug was manufactured by Warner-Lambert to treat type-2 diabetes, which led to at least 90 cases of Rezulin liver failures, including 63 deaths. click here to read more »

Rezulin Side Effects

Warner-Lambert knew of the dangerous Rezulin side effects far before the FDA ordered the diabetes drug to be withdrawn. click here to read more »

Rezulin History

The L.A. Times was very involved with the Rezulin recall. It was not until after a whistleblower showed internal FDA email messages to an LA. Times reporter that the FDA finally announced the diabetes drug was being withdrawn from the U.S. market. click here to read more »

Rezulin Injury Attorney

Rezulin has been described by Public Citizen's Dr. Sidney Wolfe as "one of the most dangerous drugs" while on the market. click here to read more »
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Rezulin Recall

The Rezulin recall took place on March 21, 2000, nearly two years after Public Citizen consumer group petitioned the FDA for the immediate removal of the diabetes drug and after two million people used the drug. Public Citizen petitioned for the Rezulin recall in July 1998 after reports of liver damage. When the FDA finally announced the Rezulin recall, there were 90 cases of liver failure reported from diabetes patients taking the drug, including 63 deaths. To receive a free consultation from a Rezulin attorney, contact us.

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