Missouri Chantix Side Effects Attorneys

Dangerous Drugs - Chantix

In early 2008, the Federal Drug Administration issued a warning about an anti-smoking drug manufactured by Pfizer Pharmaceutical called Chantix. The advisory was in response to ongoing concern among public health officials that Chantix had been found to be associated with a higher risk for suicide. In particular, the case of a Texas individual who murdered someone while "under the influence" of Chantix riveted the imaginations of health officials.

Although the data doesn't necessarily prove that taking Chantix increases the likelihood of having suicidal thoughts, there's a strong enough correlation in the medical literature to sound the alarm. According the stats, the FDA found 500 cases of suicidal behavior in Chantix users and 39 actual suicides. The agency has not pulled Chantix from the shelves, but it has mandated that Pfizer include a warning on its packets that the drug has been associated with an increased risk for suicide.

There are some who contend that the real cause of the increase in suicidal thinking and behavior might be at least partially attributable to psychological effects of withdrawal from nicotine and/or cigarettes.

If you or someone you love has experienced suicidal thoughts (or has committed suicide), and you believe that Chantix might have been a factor in what's occurred, you need sound legal assistance to plan a course of action. Contact the Missouri Chantix side effect attorneys of Page Law now to know more about what you can do. We are accessible on our website or at our toll-free hotline, 1 866-620-5757. We have a deep practical understanding of how to execute personal injury claims, and we have earned the highest possible rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Service -- AV. Find out more now by reviewing our site or dialing our offices.

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