Bextra ® Injury Lawyer in Florida
What is Bextra ®?
Bextra is a type of pain killer that is used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and painful menstruation. Bextra is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that works to reduce inflammation, stiffness, pain, and fever in the body.
Bextra, which is a type of Cox-2 inhibitor, was voluntarily pulled from the market in 2005 after the FDA warned that the drug, manufactured by Pfizer, could cause heart problems or blood clotting in people who have just undergone heart bypass surgery.
Negative Side Effects of Bextra ®
According to the FDA, there have been a number of adverse side effects associated with taking Bextra, such as:
- Severe liver damage
- Liver failure
- Death
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Blood clots
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome (a fatal skin disease)
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Angina
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Other serious skin reactions
Other, less serious side effects of Bextra include:
- Painful itching
- Hives
- Nausea
- Swelling of the lips and face
- Breathing problems
- Abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort
- Bloody vomit
- Bloody stool
- Flu symptoms
- Headache
- Unusual bruising
- Unusual fatigue
- Jaundice
- Water retention or swelling
Contact a Florida Bextra Injury Attorney
If you have suffered serious, debilitating, or painful side effects after taking Bextra, you have the right to take legal action. Under Florida personal injury law, you have the right to sue the pharmaceutical manufacturer, Pfizer, for damages to cover the cost of your medical bills, ongoing medical treatment, lost wages, lost earning capacity, mental distress, and pain and suffering. However, it will be very difficult to win your case without the representation of a skilled Florida drug injury lawyer. At Distasio Law Firm, we are committed to helping people take legal action for serious or life-threatening side effects as the result of taking Bextra. When you come to our office, we can review your medical history, explain your rights to recovery, and answer any questions you may have. We will then work diligently to build a strong and compelling case on your behalf. We are 100% committed to protecting your rights, and we will not stop working until we have recovered a settlement large enough to cover your current and future expenses.
To learn more about your rights, click here to speak with a Florida Bextra Injury Lawyer today!