Redux was withdrawn from the market on Sept. 15, 1997, about a year after the FDA approved the weight-loss drug. It was removed because heart valve damage was detected in patients using the drug.
FDA officials reviewing Redux in 1995 suspected the drug could create high risks for users, nevertheless approved the drug.
Redux is linked to 123 deaths of patients using the drug, which generated sales of $255.3 million.
Lawsuits have been filed linking Redux to heart-valve disease as well as an often fatal lung condition known as Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH). About 6,000 lawsuits to date have been filed on behalf of 11,000 plaintiffs who took the diet drug.
In lawsuits, former users say the manufacturer did not adequately disclose the risks. However, Redux manufacturer American Home Products claims it acted responsibly.
However, American Home Products has agreed to pay or set aside $3.75 billion to settle lawsuits for the next 15 years stemming from the drug's link to heart-valve damage.
A Boston University School of Medicine study shows that 28% of Redux or Fen-Phen users have heart valve damage.
If you have taken any drug with serious side effects, an attorney at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin can talk to you about product liability or any other legal issues related to your injury.
If you or a loved one has suffered a Redux injury, contact the Law Offices of Jeff Martin. Do not delay seeking legal assistance. The statute of limitations restricts the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. Your legal rights may be in jeopardy if you delay. You may be entitled to compensation, but a dangerous drugs lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. It's important to take action sooner than later while witnesses' memories are fresh and evidence remains intact.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an experienced Redux attorney can help if you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of taking any drug or supplement. Contact us. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
