Jacksonville OxyContin® Side Effects Lawyers
Jacksonville, Florida - Helping Victims Achieve Justice
OxyContin is a widely used, time-released narcotic painkiller that is commonly prescribed to treat pain associated with cancer, arthritis, back pain, and other health issues. This powerful prescription drug can pose serious risk and substantial danger to users, who may suffer dependence, withdrawal, overdose, or even wrongful death. At Farah and Farah, our Jacksonville, Florida personal injury attorneys are experienced and nationally renowned for their representation of pharmaceutical litigation claims. We handle OxyContin lawsuits on behalf of victims nationwide.
OxyContin provides pain relief and produces feelings of euphoria. However, it has several serious side effects that can harm patients. Learn more about the dangers of OxyContin below. If you have experienced any of the side effects described on this page, contact an OxyContin lawyer and schedule a consultation and case review.
OxyContin Side Effects
OxyContin (a form of oxycodone) is an opiate-like synthetic narcotic that is similar to morphine and that is highly addictive. The medication acts on certain areas of the brain, causing temporary pain relief. Less serious OxyContin side effects include constipation, nausea, sleepiness, dizziness, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, sweating, and weakness. Overdose symptoms include accelerated or depressed heartbeat, difficulty breathing, hives or rashes, hallucinations, vomiting, and dizziness. OxyContin overdoses can cause brain damage, coma, respiratory failure, and death. Addiction can occur after only five to seven days of use. Suddenly stopping OxyContin use can send a person into withdrawal. If after taking the drug you experience any OxyContin side effects, contact a physician immediately.
In light of OxyContin's serious side effects, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently strengthened the warnings and precautions required on the labeling of the drug. These changes include a "black box warning," the strongest type of warning for any FDA-approved drug. The new warnings are intended to lessen the chance that OxyContin will be prescribed inappropriately for pain of lesser severity than the approved use or for other disorders or conditions inappropriate for a Schedule II narcotic.
The attorneys at Farah and Farah have successfully litigated many pharmaceutical claims and have obtained muti-million-dollar verdicts and settlements on our clients' behalf. If you have experienced serious OxyContin side effects, contact a lawyer at our Jacksonville, Florida office for a review of your claim.
OxyContin Lawsuits - Do You Have a Claim?
If you have taken OxyContin and have experienced any of its serious side effects, you may be entitled to compensation. You may be able to pursue a lawsuit under product liability or medical malpractice statutes. At Farah and Farah, an experienced OxyContin lawyer can help you present your claim and obtain the compensation you deserve. We handle OxyContin lawsuits for clients nationwide.
Due to the complexity of pharmaceutical litigation, if you have suffered an injury because of OxyContin use, you should consult with an experienced, competent Jacksonville OxyContin lawyer. You attorney will evaluate your claim and determine the damages you may be eligible to receive. OxyContin lawsuits are complicated and specialized; victims should not try to go it alone. Our attorneys are experienced in pharmaceutical litigation. They can help you target all of the negligent parties and advise you on where you should file your claim. Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of the drug, has already won hundreds of OxyContin lawsuits - your best chance to recover the compensation to which you are entitled is to retain a dedicated, knowledgeable OxyContin lawyer to protect your rights.
Contact an OxyContin Lawyer at Farah and Farah
OxyContin use can cause dependency, serious side effects, and even permanent injury. If you have taken OxyContin and have experienced negative side effects, speak with an OxyContin lawyer immediately. At Farah and Farah's Jacksonville, Florida office, our attorneys handle OxyContin lawsuits on behalf of clients from coast to coast. Contact our Florida pharmaceutical litigation lawyers today to schedule a complimentary case consultation and evaluation.