Meridia has lost its reputation after the declaration of verdict on behalf of FDA. It has branded this drug to be dangerous and deadly. After consuming this medication, 29 deaths have already occurred so far and the American higher authority and health minister are worried about the destructive side effects of this medication. In 1997, this medication first came into market for sale. However, later after the medical trail and test being conducted under the supervision of the top brass of FDA, this medication has been declared unsafe for men. Researchers have admitted that patients have experienced high blood pressure and rapid heart beats after using this medication on regular basis. Italy is the first European country which banned the sale of this medication owing to its negative impact.
Since then, France and Great Britain also took drastic steps to put onus on the production of Meridia. Meridia produces a number of deadly side effects like PPH or Primary Pulmonary Hypertension which accelerates the high blood pressure and suffocating respiration process or dyspnea. There is another complicated negative impact of Meridia. The dysfunction of the cardiac valve is another minus point of this medication. The leakage in the valve of the heart will let the blood backfire through these valves. This type of cardiac disease is the outcome of the intake of Meridia. Due to the over-intake of Meridia, patients can experience a lot of physical and mental disorders like insomnia, dryness of the mouth, headache, anorexia including constipation. The other side effects of this medication include, stroke, seizures, constant hike in blood pressure, cardiac disease rapid heartrate including mental stress and excessive perspiration.
Lastly in December, a news headline was published in Britains Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin by Consumers Association regarding the various side effects of Meridia. This medical journal has clearly pointed out that this medication produces negative effects like congestive heart failure and liver damage. Therefore, British higher authority passed a regulation directing healthcare professionals to stop recommending this medication for the time being due to at least 25 side effects which Meridia has. For this particular reason, the legal assistance is required to get out of pitiable condition. A powerful attorney knows how to manipulate the pharmaceutical cases and he will build up the case accumulating necessary documents and legal proofs from different sectors. The online source is the best way to hire a lawyer. There is also the provision for the free consultation online. One should be aware of the attorneys fees before making any written commitment.
Presently, the FDA is evaluating the reported Meridia-related
deaths and injuries in the United States and abroad. On March 7,
2002, Italy suspended the marketing of Meridia due to the adverse
health effects, including two deaths and 50 adverse events. On
March 15, 2002, Great Britain’s Department of Health linked Meridia
(known as Reductil in Europe) to 2 deaths and over 200 adverse
events.
Meridia is a prescription drug taken daily for the medical
management of obesity, weight loss, and the maintenance of
weight loss. Meridia is marketed in 70 countries worldwide, and
Abbott estimates about 2 million people in the United States
currently take the drug.
