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drug_recall permaxIn 1989, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Permax (pergolide) for the management of Parkinson's disease and Restless Leg Syndrome symptoms. Unfortunately, it wasn't until years later—in 2003—that several reports of serious Permax side effects surfaced causing drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. to update the product labeling to include heart valve damage risks. By 2006, more reports of Permax adverse events led the FDA to issue a “black-box” warning, which ultimately resulted in a Permax recall a year later.
If you or someone you love has suffered harm as a result of Permax side effects, it is important to consult with an attorney experienced in pharmaceutical litigation. You may be eligible to seek compensation for your losses including medical costs, pain and mental anguish, and more. Please contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation with a respected defective drug attorney near you.
Permax Linked to Heart Valve Damage
In 2003, the FDA began receiving reports of patients who experienced serious Permax side effects, including heart valve damage. Three years later, the drug regulatory agency confirmed that Permax was indeed linked to cardiac valvulopathy, a life-threatening condition that causes the mitral, atrial, and/or tricuspid heart valves to leak.
So far, 14 Parkinson's patients have had to undergo heart valve replacement surgery after using Permax. Eli Lilly pulled the drug off the market because of the grave health risks associated with its use.
Permax Side Effects and Your Legal Rights
Pharmaceutical companies are responsible for producing safe and effective drugs and must disclose all side effect risks to the public. When they fail in this obligation, they may be held liable for any damages sustained as a result.
If you or a loved one has been harmed as a result of Permax side effects, please contact us today to speak with a proven product liability attorney who can evaluate your case FREE of charge, inform you of your legal rights and options, and help you gain financial reimbursement for your losses.