Effexor
The dangerous drug attorneys at the Law Offices of Gregory Krasovsky provide legal support and representation to plaintiffs seeking to pursue a Effexor lawsuit. In order to secure a maximum Effexor settlement, it is crucial to have a competent and experienced Effexor lawyer to guide you through all of the legal hurdles. Contact a Effexor attorney today to schedule a free consultation and take your first step to recovering damages.
Effexor is an antidepressant drug developed by Wyeth, but currently marketed by Pfizer. It is approved for the treatment of Manic Depressive Disorder (MDD), anxiety, and depression. It is currently prescribed to millions of people. It is classed as a Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), which is different from other antidepressants, which are classed as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SNRIs act on both serotonin and norepinephrine.
Effexor, like most other anti-depressants, has many serious adverse effects, some of which are fatal. The FDA required black box warnings about increased suicide risk as a result of taking Effexor. In a variety of studies conducted in Europe, the increase in suicide and attempted suicide was statistically significant, and significantly higher than with SSRIs.
Other serious Effexor side effects include:
- Discontinuation Syndrome
- Memory Loss
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Dependency
- Nausea
- Somnolence
- Abnormal Ejaculation
- Asthenia
- Impotence
- Blurred Vision
- Anxiety
- Chest Pain
- Vomiting
- Abnormal Thinking
- Suicidal Ideation
Another serious side effect that has been noted involves birth defects from pregnant women taking Effexor. These birth defects are often very serious and include:
- Down’s Syndrome
- Undescended Testes
- Septal defects such as cleft lip
- Clubfoot
- Hernia
- Malformations
- Spine Bifida
- Blindness
- Congenital Heart Lesions and Anomalies
If you or a loved one has been harmed by any of the aforementioned injuries as a result of taking Effexor or other antidepressants, contact out attorneys today for a free consultation. We believe it is your right to receive just recompense from your injuries.