Meridia Diet Drug Claims

Under close scrutiny since its FDA-approval and release in 1998, the popular Meridia has once again been thrust into the spotlight after a September 2010 report by the New England Journal of Medicine. According to the study, Meridia users are 16 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than patients taking a placebo.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious Meridia side effects, the dangerous drug lawyers at Orlando law office of Frank M. Eidson can help. We’re committed to serving personal injury victims and are well-versed in the product liability laws that protect consumers. We have handled many lawsuits involving potentially harmful pharmaceuticals (including claims involving Yaz, Avandia, and Reglan). We can expertly handle your Meridia lawsuit.

To discuss your potential Meridia lawsuit with a trial-tested Meridia lawyer, contact the law office of Frank M. Eidson today and schedule a free consultation.

Meridia Linked to Heart Attacks, Stroke

Meridia, or “sibutramine,” is a popular diet pill manufactured by Knoll Pharmaceuticals. By altering the chemicals in the brain that affect weight maintenance, Meridia is a short-term supplement to diet and exercise for obesity treatment. FDA-approved, and marketed to the U.S. public since 1998, many patients have tried this weight loss option.

Since its release though, Meridia has been connected to an array of adverse reactions and side effects. Though it’s remained on the market, Meridia has been closely scrutinized.

The New England Journal of Medicine’s report showed that Meridia users had a 16 percent greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke than patients taking a placebo. Furthermore, the editors detailed that the side effects associated with the drug far outweigh its possible benefits.

In the strongly worded editorial, they call Meridia “another flawed diet pill.” They note that in return for offering a weight loss of under nine pounds (less than five percent of the body weight of the overweight participants of the study), the drug had a one-in-70 chance of causing a heart attack or stroke.

Since “the modest weight loss with [Meridia] did not translate into clinical benefit,” the editors say, “it is difficult to discern a credible rationale for keeping this medication on the market.”

Meridia Lawsuits

At the Maher Law Firm, our attorneys are presently investigating product liability and personal injury claims involving Meridia, the popular diet drug. If you or a loved one has experienced any serious Meridia side effects, you may have grounds for a Meridia lawsuit. An experienced Meridia lawyer can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.

You may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses (hospital, surgical, and ambulance bills, etc.)
• Rehabilitation costs (expenses tied to restoring your ability to function)
• Lost income (wages lost as a result of your injury)
• Diminished earning capacity (the reduction of your ability to earn your former level of income)
• Pain and suffering (distress, both physical and mental, you’ve suffered as a result of your injury)

To discuss your potential Meridia lawsuit, contact a pharmaceutical litigation lawyer today.

Contact a Meridia Lawyer

At the Orlando, Florida law office of Frank M. Eidson, P.A., a Meridian lawyer can help you file a lawsuit to get the compensation to which you are entitled. Our legal team will represent you intelligently and aggressively. To speak with a courtroom seasoned Meridia lawyer – one familiar with its side effects and capable of helping you obtain fair compensation – contact our Meridia lawsuit attorneys today and schedule a free consultation. We will protect your rights and make sure you are not being taken advantage of.