The James Esparza Law Firm
Product Liability Lawyers
Salt Lake City, Utah
Serzone
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| In a statement on May 19, 2004 Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that it would pull Serzone from the U.S. market – allegedly due to poor sales. This follows removal of Serzone from the European market in January 2003. |
Currently in active litigation against Bristol Myers Squibb (the manufacturers of the antidepressant Serzone) the James Esparza law firm is the right attorney to call if you or a loved one has suffered because of taking Serzone.
A “black box” warning label for Serzone has now been required by the Food and Drug Administration warning of the possibility of liver damage and life-threatening liver failure for users of Serzone (nefazodone hydrochloride). A "black box" warning is the most serious warning the FDA issues, and is required for only the most dangerous drug side effects.
Twenty-six deaths from liver damage have been linked to Serzone, which resulted in European countries removing the drug from the market entirely. Symptoms of liver damage and/or liver failure include: jaundice (yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes), darker than normal urine, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal pain. If you or a family member is taking Serzone and you notice any of these symptoms, report them to your doctor immediately. In addition, you may want to talk to a lawyer about your legal rights.
