Chantix Side Effects May Increase Risk of Suicide
Chantix (varenicline tartrate) is an anti-smoking drug that is prescribed to help people overcome nicotine addiction and improve their health by quitting smoking. However, reports indicate that Chantix side effects could increase the risk of suicide, suicidal thoughts and unusual agressive behavior.
There have been many reports of users of the drug comitting suicide or inflicting injury on themselves or others while using Chantix. The attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk are reviewing potential Chantix suicide lawsuits on behalf of individuals throughout the United States. To review a potential claim, request a free consultation and case evaluation.
Pfizer has failed to adequately warn users about the risk of Chantix suicide side effects. There actions have prevented people from recognizing the thoughts that may be caused by the drug before it resulted in serious physical injury or death.
CHANTIX SUICIDE PROBLEMS
Chantix Suicide Attorneys
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are investigating potential Chantix suicide lawsuits throughout the United States for individuals and families who have been impacted by the side effects of Chantix.
Since Chantix was approved by the FDA in May 2006, there have been hundreds of reports of suicides and serious suicidal thoughts linked to the drug.
In February 2008, the FDA issued an alert highlighting important changes made to the Chantix warning label about potential psychiatric side effects, including severe changes in mood and behavior, as well as information about suicides and suicide attempts.
The FDA indicated that their review of data indicates it is “increasingly likely that there may be an association between Chantix and serious neuropsychiatric symptoms.”
Between May 2006 and December 2007, the FDA received the following serious adverse event reports associated with the use of Chantix:
- 227 reports of suicidal acts, thoughts or behavior
- 397 cases of possible psychosis
- 525 reports of hostility or aggression
CHANTIX SUICIDE LAWSUITS
Concerns have been expressed about the method that Pfizer chose to review the safety of their anti-smoking drug. Prior to introducing the medication, they specifically excluded from Chantix safety and efficacy trials many people who were potential target users of the drug, including those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, those with cardiovascular disease within six months and those recently treated for psychiatric symptoms like depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis or panic disorders. They also prohibited the use of other psychologically active drugs during the clinical trial.
The Chantix attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are providing free consultations and claim evaluations for individuals who have been impacted by the a suicide or suicide attempt while taking Chantix. Lawsuits are being reviewed throughout the United States to pursue compensation for Pfizer’s failure to adequately warn about the suicide problems which have resulted in serious injury and death for many users of the drug.
If you, a friend or family member committed suicide or suffered serious self-inflicted injury as a result of unusual Chantix behavior, request a free consultation to have the circumstances surrounding a potential claim reviewed by our attorneys. There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
