OxyContin lawsuits still being reviewed nationwide

May 30th, 2007 by Harvey Kirk | PERMALINK

UPDATE 9/4/2007: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer reviewing potential new OxyContin lawsuits. 

Earlier this month, a criminal investigation concluded with the makers of OxyContin pleading guilty to misdemeanor violations of misbranding the drug by actively minimizing the risk of addiction to increase profits, even at the expense of consumer safety.  Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. has been representing users who experienced addiction, overdose and death since 2002, and new OxyContin lawsuits are still being reviewed nationwide.

>>INFORMATION: OxyContin Lawsuits

On May 10, 2007 it was announced by the Office of Criminal Investigations branch of the FDA that top company officials of Purdue Pharma LP, including the president, chief legal officer and chief medical officer pled guilty and agreed to pay $600 million in fines.  This has resulted in anger from users around the country who now realize that problems they experienced after taking OxyContin may have been avoided if the company had acted responsibly.

OxyContin is a slow release pain medication designed to decrease pain levels registered by the brain.  The FDA approved OxyContin in a 12 hour dosage, so that it can be dissolved slowly.  The makers of OxyContin aggressively promoted the drug for use ever 8 hours, despite the fact that the FDA only approved use every 12 hours.  Their false and misleading representations to doctors made the drug substantially more dangerous and increased the risk of OxyContin addiction for users. 

>>INFORMATION: Oxycontin addiction problems

OxyContin is dangerous and highly addictive.  This product should be taken with care at all times and should never be abused.  The fact that trusted healthcare professionals were intentionally misinformed shows the disregard that Purdue Pharma LP has for its customers by placing them directly in harms way so that they could increase company profits.

OXYCONTIN ADDICTION LAWSUITS

The Oxycontin Lawyers at Saiontz and Kirk, P.A. are continuing to review new claims for individuals who suffered addiction, withdrawal, overdose or death.  If you, a friend or family member suffered problems after using this drug, there may still be time available to pursue an Oxycontin Lawsuit.  Request a free claim evaluation to determine if you may be eligible to pursue a claim.

UPDATE 9/4/2007: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer reviewing potential new OxyContin lawsuits. 

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3 Responses to:

“OxyContin lawsuits still being reviewed nationwide”

  1. Erica Stephens Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 12:04 pm

    I am writing on my mothers behalf. She had been on oxycontin for years and had gotten addicted and started to abuse this drug by needle, she too was never told in the begining when this drug came out that the addiction rate would be so high. I am proud to say that she has gone through detox and has now been clean for several months. I have recently heard about the lawsuits that have taken place against the manufacture’s. She and I would like more information on what could possibly be done. I know that several years of her life she wishes she could turn back time and never been administered this medication.

  2. ricky Says:
    April 13th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    yes i have also been on oxycontin for a few years now. i have tried to get off of this medication but i can not seem to kick the habit. this is one of the most addictive drugs that i have ever taken i have lost almost everything i own because of this drug. this med is good in some ways an others ways it is not. you will do just about anything to get it once you are on this drug it makes no difference how the doctor tells you to take it your body wants more than you are suppose to take. the number one problem is opium that is in this med plus also in lortab,an almost every other pain med that there is an it is a very addictive drug. but it is the only drug (oxy) that will help with my pain. i really hate being on any of them but with my health it helps. i just wish that i could get a little something back for what this drug has taken from my life. i could tell some really sad stories an i am sure that a lot of other people out there could also. but if some one can help me let me know. i will say a extra prayer for everyone that is in the same boat as me. which i feel like the captain being held hostage at sea with a ak-47 in my back except it is a little green pill 80 mg holding me hostage. thank you for listening an good luck to everyone that has this problem.

  3. TIM Says:
    April 30th, 2009 at 2:46 am

    I had a car accident in 2001 which cause my L4 ,L5,&S1 discs to herniate and/or bulge …and caused me horrific pain!!! I was only 21 at the time of the accident and a month later I was a new parent to twin boys and felt down and out that me as a father could not help as much as I wanted…I had a very hard time finding a medication that could allow me to fuction and play a part in my boys lives…Until My pain doctor tried me on oxycotin 20mg 2x a day…It is a miricle drug and still is today granted I now need to take 60mg 3x a day cause the medication does not last 12 hours usally about 6-8 hours before the pain will break through also I ended up having a spinal fusion which I say failed and now wish I would have just stuck with the oxycotin in the first place…I think its BS that Purdue Pharma is taking all this heat for making a medication that saves lives everyday…I know its not right for someone with acute pain that only will last a few weeks or months cause it can be addictive…But for someone like me who has severe chronic pain and will unless some new surgery comes out…I say thanks Purdue Pharma for helping me the last 7 years live as close of a normal life as possible and giving me the oppertunity to raise my boys Chris and Tony and giving me the life I thought was lost…!!! The doctors/ Pharmacy’s that make it hard to get and/or dont stock the medication should be sued for pain and suffering for not giving it to the people that need it the most…And remember drugs dont abuse people…People abuse drugs…DONT TAKE IT IF IT ISN”T NEEDED!!! Thanks for listening….TIMOTHY J.D. Oak Creek, WI

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