Posts for the 'Chantix' Category
Although Chantix is effective, side effects outweigh benefits since there are safer alternatives available
New research confirms that the stop-smoking drug Chantix is effective at helping people kick their nicotine habit. However, alternative therapies are available which are also twice as effective as quitting on your own, which do not carry the same risks of serious and potentially life-threatening side effects associated with Chantix.
>>INFORMATION: Chantix Side Effects
Scope of potential Chantix lawsuit investigations expanded
Following a report released last month by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, which outlined a number of different problems associated with Chantix, the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are expanding the scope of potential cases they are reviewing for users of the anti-smoking medication. Initially Chantix lawsuits were only being investigated for suicides and suicide attempts. However, based on new research that provides a compelling association with other serious and life-threatening injuries, additional cases are now being considered.
>>INFORMATION: Chantix Lawsuits
Chantix side effects and adverse event reports outlined by non-profit group
A report released last week by a nonprofit watch dog group renewed attention on Chantix side effects, and raises further questions about the adequacy of the current warnings. According to the report, the FDA has received information about hundreds of serious problems associated with the anti-smoking drug, including suicides, homicidal thoughts, paranoia, hallucinations, falls and potentially fatal heart problems.
Despite concerns about side effects of Chanitx, Pfizer’s ad campaign resumes
Chantix is a stop smoking drug which was heavily advertised by Pfizer in direct-to-consumer advertisements until earlier this year. Most of the branded ads were pulled after safety concerns emerged about psychiatric side effects of Chantix which could increase the risk of suicide. However, new ad campaigns are beginning to resurface, now with information about the suicide risks disclosed.
>>INFORMATION: Side Effects of Chantix
Search for information about Chantix and suicide yields no results from Pfizer site
In today’s information age, consumers turn to the internet to research important concerns in their life. Given the recent reports about an association between Chantix and suicides, many potential users of the anti-smoking drug have likely visited the official site for the medication to determine whether the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior may outweigh the potential benefits provided by the drug. Unfortunately, a search for “suicide” on Chantix.com, the site provided by Pfizer for information about the medication, delivers no results.
Chantix and Suicide
Recent reports suggest that there is an association between the use of the anti-smoking drug Chantix and suicide. Drug regulators in the United States and Europe are investigating hundreds of suicides, reports of suicidal thoughts and severe behavior changes which occurred among users within a few weeks of taking the drug. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals and their families, who are pursuing a potential Chantix lawsuit as a result of committing suicide or inflicting severe physical injury on themselves while taking the drug.
>>INFORMATION: Side effects of Chantix and Suicide
Chantix problems were not fully reviewed before drug was approved
Before a new drug is sold, the manufacturer is supposed to establish that it is safe and effective through a series of clinical trials. However, in the case of the stop-smoking medication Chantix, problems which have recently linked the drug to reports of suicides and suicidal thoughts, were not fully researched by Pfizer before they introduced the drug. As a result, many smokers were not warned about the serious and potentially fatal Chantix side effects.
>>INFORMATION: Chantix Problems and Suicide
Chantix side effects could lead to risk of suicide or serious injury
Since its approval in May 2006, many people have turned to Chantix to stop smoking. While the medication was initially presented as one with very few side effects, Chantix has since been associated with numerous reports of suicides and other potentially serious injuries caused by unusual behavior while taking the drug. Pfizer, the drug’s maker, failed to warn consumers about these psychological side effects of Chantix, and lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide on behalf of users who suffered a serious physical injury or death as a result of suicide.
>>INFORMATION: Chantix Suicide Lawsuits
FDA warns of increased risk of committing suicide on Chantix
On Friday, the FDA issued an alert highlighting important changes made to the Warnings and Precautions section of the Chantix label. Psychiatric symptoms, such as severe changes in mood and behavior, have been associated with the antismoking drug. There have been numerous reports of individuals who committed suicide on Chantix, or suffered serious physical injury a a result of suicide attempts. The Chantix lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential claims throughout the United States for users of the drug who have been injured.
>>INFORMATION: Chantix Lawsuits
FDA warns of epilepsy drug suicide risk
The FDA has issued an alert to healthcare providers regarding an increased suicide risk associated with 11 different antiepileptic drugs, including Neurontin, Lamictal, Lyrica, Trileptal and Topamax. A review of prior clinical trials demonstrated that users of the drug were more likely to commit suicide, attempt suicide or have suicidal thoughts. The FDA alert comes one week after the drug regulators announced a new policy which requires many drug makers to evaluate suicide risks during clinical trials.
>>PRIOR POST (1/30/2008): FDA requires evaluation of suicide risk
