Serzone Liver Failure:
"Frequently Asked Questions"
What is Serzone and what is it used for?
What are the grounds for Serzone
litigation?
What has been done so far with regard to Serzone litigation?
What options do I have if I have liver failure or liver problems from Serzone?
What are the treatments for the disorders caused by Serzone?
Are there any safer alternatives to Serzone that don't cause liver failure?
What could have been done to avoid the
current situation?
What is Serzone and
what is it used for?
Serzone is an antidepressant medication. It is used to treat clinical
depression, a serious illness that affects millions of people. Doctors
have also prescribed the medication to treat other psychiatric
illnesses, such as PTSD.
What are the
grounds for Serzone litigation?
Bristol-Meyers, the makers of Serzone, acknowledge that they knew in
1994 that Serzone could cause liver failure, including the need
for a liver transplant or even the possibility of death. Yet, the
company chose to produce, distribute, and promote Serzone to doctors and
their depressed patients. To be blunt, Bristol-Meyers exploited people
who wanted desperately to be well.
What has been done so far with regard to Serzone litigation?
Cases have been filed. Check with a qualified attorney for the latest
developments on Serzone litigation.
What options do I have if I have suffered liver failure or liver damage from taking Serzone?
If you have liver failure from Serzone, you may qualify for monetary
compensation from the Bristol Myers.company.
What are the treatments for the liver failure disorders caused by Serzone?
Depending on the severity of the damage, you may require a liver
transplant or other medical procedures to correct liver failure problems
created by Serzone.
Are there any
safer alternatives to Serzone that do not cause liver failure?
Other antidepressant medications are available for the treatment of
depression. In some cases, depression can be treated by psychiatric
therapy without medication. Check with your doctor to see which are best to avoid liver failure or other side effects.
What could have been done to avoid the current situation involving liver failure from Serzone?
Ideally, the knowledge that Serzone causes liver failure and other liver damage should have kept
the medication off the market. Once it was on the market, Bristol-Meyers
could have been more forthcoming with warnings about the liver failure dangers
associated with Serzone. Had Bristol-Meyers been more honest about the
risk, patients and doctors would have been in a better position to make
informed choices about treatment.
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