Dangerous Drug Alert: The Parkinson’s Disease Drug Permax
Special Alert: March 2007
Permax Pulled From Market
All pergolide products, including Permax, have been voluntarily pulled by their manufacturers. Patients are advised not to abruptly stop use of the medication as it can be highly dangerous. Instead, users are urged to consult their doctors to determine alternative treatments.
What is Permax?
Permax is the brand name for pergolide, a prescription drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease. It is also used to treat restless leg sydrome. Manufactured by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Permax was approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988.
Possible Side Effects of Taking Permax
Permax is linked to heart valve damage and death.
Overview of Permax
In 2003, the FDA released a safety alert regarding the side effects of Permax, focusing on heart valve damage. The alert was issued as a letter from the original manufacturer, Eli Lily and Company, to warn health care providers.
Since 2006, Permax has carried the FDA’s strongest warning, known as a “black box” label. In early 2007, the dangers of Permax were again addressed by two newly published reports.
Drug manufacturers have long known that there is a 23 percent incidence of heart valve damage occurring with the use of Permax.
Get Help from Lawyers Who Understand Dangerous Drug Cases
If you, or someone you care about, were hurt because of taking Permax you need to act quickly. When our law firm gets involved with your case, we immediately get to work investigating the cause of your drug reaction and fighting for your legal rights to fair compensation.
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