Multaq Lawsuit
What is Multaq?
Multaq is a drug prescribed to treat patients with serious heart rhythm disorders called atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Manufactured by Sanofi Aventis, Multaq, also known by its generic name, Dronedarone, is among a group of drugs classified as antiarrhythmic. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, between July 2009 and October 2010, there were an estimated 600,000 prescriptions filled in the United States.
Has There Been a Multaq Recall?
As of February 2012, the FDA has not recalled Multaq. However, the agency has issued warnings to doctors and patients about the increased risk of liver damage associated with taking the drug.
Additionally, in 2011, the drug's manufacturer, Sanofi Aventis, issued letters to healthcare providers telling them to warn their patients about the risks associated with taking Multaq and for patients to immediately report any symptoms of liver injury, including:
- Jaundice
- Right upper quadrant pain
- Vomiting
- Dark urine
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Itching
- Anorexia
Common Multaq side effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Lack or loss of strength
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Heart attack
To read more about Multaq side effects click here.
In addition to the common side effects listed above, more serious side effects have been linked to Multaq including:
- Liver Damage
- Cardiovascular problems
- Death
- Stroke
- Liver failure
- Severe heart problems
- Liver transplants
What are my legal options if after taking the drug Multaq, I develop a serious injury or side effect?
You should seek medical attention immediately if you develop serious personal injuries as a result of taking Multaq. Also, you should contact a Multaq attorney, one with experience representing other Multaq victims.
The Multaq injury lawyers listed on the panel above offer free consultations to victims nationwide and are ready to discuss your case with you. These attorneys are highly skilled in representing Multaq victims, and will offer the best odds of recovering the maximum award to compensate you for your injuries.
For assistance with your Multaq case, click here to find Multaq Attorneys near you or find an attorney in a different state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Multaq?
Multaq is a drug marketed by Sanofi Aventis. The drug is commonly prescribed to patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation. However, physicians also prescribe the drug to treat other medical … more -
Should I contact an Attorney if I or a loved one has been seriously injured or suffered death after taking Multaq?
There have been clinical studies which have linked Multaq with common side effects; however this drug has also been associated with causing life-threatening illnesses, or worst death. You will … more -
Has there been a Multaq recall by the FDA?
As of February 2012, the FDA has not recalled the drug Multaq; however the FDA has issued a series of warnings about the increased risks of developing severe personal injuries or death. To learn … more
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