Darvon lawsuits have been piling up ever since studies regarding propoxyphene use have found out that it can result to heart arrhythmia, heart attack, cardiac arrest, sudden death, or suicide. Propoxyphene is an opioid that serves as an active ingredient of Darvon and was found out to be a potential enemy of the heart.
From the numerous studies, a lot of doctors have now voiced out their opinions regarding this particular painkiller. According to Doctor Ulf Jonasson, ““Propoxyphene is the worst drug in history. No single drug has ever caused so many deaths.” It should also be noted that Dr. Jonasson is the reason behind the banning of Darvon in United Kingdom that happened around 2005 and in the European Union in 2009. Another doctor, Dr. Eduardo Frafield, repeated this and added, ““I’m surprised it stayed on the market so long. It’s addictive, in my experience not very effective, and toxic.”
Before these doctors had harsh criticisms regarding Darvon, an advocacy group (Public Citizen) in the United States has already been calling for the banning of the product due to its side effects. However, their petitions were denied twice. This has been one of the reasons why the recalling of Darvon has been seen as very late. Now, there are millions of people who are suffering from the product’s side effects. If only they have considered Public Citizen’s petition, a huge litigation would have been put off.
The effects of Darvon are really very alarming. In fact, there are many doctors expressing concern about it. If you have been affected by Darvon’s side effects, express your concern by consulting a lawyer.
From the numerous studies, a lot of doctors have now voiced out their opinions regarding this particular painkiller. According to Doctor Ulf Jonasson, ““Propoxyphene is the worst drug in history. No single drug has ever caused so many deaths.” It should also be noted that Dr. Jonasson is the reason behind the banning of Darvon in United Kingdom that happened around 2005 and in the European Union in 2009. Another doctor, Dr. Eduardo Frafield, repeated this and added, ““I’m surprised it stayed on the market so long. It’s addictive, in my experience not very effective, and toxic.”
Before these doctors had harsh criticisms regarding Darvon, an advocacy group (Public Citizen) in the United States has already been calling for the banning of the product due to its side effects. However, their petitions were denied twice. This has been one of the reasons why the recalling of Darvon has been seen as very late. Now, there are millions of people who are suffering from the product’s side effects. If only they have considered Public Citizen’s petition, a huge litigation would have been put off.
The effects of Darvon are really very alarming. In fact, there are many doctors expressing concern about it. If you have been affected by Darvon’s side effects, express your concern by consulting a lawyer.
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