New York Varenicline Attorney Helping Families Take Action After Loss
On July 1, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer to place a black box warning on the label of a drug called Chantix — a smoking cessation drug that was shown to have some life-threatening side effects.
The FDA began investigating Chantix after it received reports of 37 Chantix suicides and more than 400 reports of suicidal behavior that may have been linked to Chantix. Scientists at the FDA believe that a link exists between Chantix and suicide, and that the drug may worsen existing psychiatric problems in many patients.
The black box warning informed doctors of the risk of suicidal behavior and told health care professionals that people who have taken Chantix sometimes experienced suicidal thoughts and aggressive and erratic behavior because of the drug. However, for many, this warning came too late.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide, and you believe that the person was taking Chantix, it is a good idea to talk with the lawyers at Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C. Our legal team handles a broad spectrum of complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation, including litigation related to defective pharmaceuticals.
As a Manhattan law firm with a reputation for success in even the most complex personal injury litigation, we have the extensive knowledge, skill and resources necessary to effectively take on pharmaceutical companies that put people's health and lives at risk.
What is Chantix? Also called varenicline, Chantix is a medicine that, until recently, was often prescribed to help people quit smoking. Linked to erratic behavior, agitation and suicide, the pharmaceutical caused many American families extensive heartache and loss — not the freedom from a bad habit that was promised.
Contact a NYC Chantix Side Effect Lawyer
If Chantix has turned your life upside down, seek help from an experienced attorney. Contact Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C., online or by telephone at 888-253-1221 for a free and confidential consultation. If your injury prevents you from coming to our Manhattan law office, we will visit you at the hospital or your home.
