Multaq
Were you taking the heart rhythm prescription medication Multaq and now are suffering from severe liver injury or liver failure?
If so, contact Edgar Snyder & Associates right away for a free legal evaluation – no strings attached. You may have a case, and we can help. If your life was stolen from you by a dangerous medication, it’s time to take back your life and get the compensation you need to do it.
Multaq – Treatments, Side Effects, and Dangers
Multaq, manufactured by the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis, is prescribed for people who have had atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder that can cause fast and irregular heartbeats) or atrial flutter (a heart rhythm disorder than can cause the heart to beat really fast) within the past six months and who have other conditions that give them an increased risk of heart disease – like high blood pressure, stroke, or diabetes.
The medication was approved by the FDA in July 2009. It is marketed as lowering the chance people would need to go to the hospital for heart problems. More than a half-million prescriptions for Multaq have been written since the drug was approved.
Multaq carries a black box warning – which is the most serious type – stating the drug can cause severe complications. People with severe heart failure who take Multaq have an increased chance of death and should not take the drug. The medication also can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects, and it can cause serious problems when taken with other prescription drugs. Other side effects include diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, stomach pain, skin rash, and slowed heartbeat.
Reports Show Drug is Linked to Liver Damage
On January 14, 2011, the Associated Press released a story warning of liver damage reports linked to Multaq. The FDA said that several patients have suffered liver damage while taking the medicine. Two women had been taking the drug for 4.5 and 6 months and had to have their livers removed.
Other symptoms of liver damage and disease include:
- Jaundice (yellowish or orange tint to your skin and/or eyes)
- Loss of appetite (weight loss can turn into anemia)
- Stomach ulcers
- Pale or light-colored stool (due to blocked or low bile secretion), irritable bowel movements
- Enlarged liver (in severe cases can cause difficulty breathing due to pressure on the diaphragm)
- Excessive thirst and/or urination
- Bloating
- Fatigue, loss of energy
- Difficulty blood clotting
- Spider nevus – spots surrounded by fine blood vessels
- Nosebleeds, presence of blood in vomit or stools (in advanced cases)
What Should I do if I’ve Been Injured by Multaq?
As always, if you’re experiencing any problems or complications while taking Multaq, you should seek medical treatment right away. Then, contact the Pennsylvania law firm of Edgar Snyder & Associates to find out if you have a case.
Since 1982, our highly rated law firm has helped hundreds of people who have suffered because of a prescription drug that was supposed to help them – not harm them. Our attorneys have the legal know-how and experience to go up against the big pharmaceutical companies that make, sell, and distribute dangerous drugs. From the moment you hire us, we take away your worries and fight to get you the money you deserve for your injuries – so you can focus on getting better.
And remember, there’s never a fee unless we get money for you, so you have nothing to lose.
Find Out if You Have a Dangerous Drug Case Now
Think you might have a dangerous drug case – with Multaq or any other medication? Don’t delay – there are time limits to file a claim.
Call toll-free 1-866-9-4EDGAR (1-866-943-3427), or fill out the form at the top right of this webpage for a free legal evaluation of your dangerous drug claim. It’s absolutely free, and there’s no obligation to use our services. Contact us today.
