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Chantix® Suicide

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In February 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide Chantix® warning, alerting medical professionals and the public that Chantix® increased patients' risk of developing:

• depression
• psychosis
• suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Along with this warning, the FDA also required Pfizer, the maker of Chantix®, to include stricter warning labels on this medication. To date, over 55 people have committed suicide after taking Chantix®.

What is Chantix®?

First introduced in May 2006, Chantix® is a smoking cessation medication that works by preventing the brain from experiencing pleasure from the effects of nicotine. According to Pfizer, Chantix® has helped over 6 million people quit smoking.

Risk Factors for Chantix® Suicide

Although Chantix® suicides are rare, some patients will have a significantly higher risk of developing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors when using this drug. Factors that can increase the likelihood of Chantix® suicide include having a history of:

• bipolar disorder
• depression
• drug and/or alcohol abuse
• panic disorders
• psychosis

To appropriately assess and minimize the risk of Chantix® suicide, it's vital that patients discuss their complete medical history with their doctors before starting a Chantix® regimen.

Individuals who begin taking Chantix® should:

• Avoid drinking alcohol (and using drugs), as these substances can stimulate and intensify psychoses and suicidal tendencies.
• Promptly report any changes in their mood to their doctor.
• Regularly visit their doctor who can monitor their health and identify Chantix® side effects in their early stages.

Chantix® Suicide Statistics

To date, the FDA has received hundreds of patient reports regarding severe Chantix® side effects. Among these include:

• 491 reports of patients experiencing suicidal thoughts, behaviors and/or attempts after using Chantix®
• 397 reports of Chantix®-induced psychosis
• 525 reports of increased aggressive thoughts and/or behaviors following Chantix® use.

Because Chantix® is still on the market, these numbers are expected to climb in the coming years, despite the FDA Chantix® warnings.

Chantix® Suicide Lawsuits

Given the link between Chantix® and suicide (including suicidal thoughts/behaviors), those affected by this serious Chantix® side effect will likely have a legal claim against Pfizer.

Injured Chantix® users (or families of deceased Chantix® patients) should set up an initial legal consultation with a personal injury lawyer to:

• Evaluate their case.
• Learn more about the process of filing, proving and winning a Chantix® lawsuit.
• Find out more about settlements in cases similar to their own.
• Get advice about whether filing an individual or class action case is best for their circumstances and needs.

Most experienced Chantix® lawyers offer these consultations for free and will work on contingency to incite prospective plaintiffs to stand up for their legal rights and seek out the compensation they deserve.

Have you or a loved one been harmed by Chantix®? If so, contact us today to speak to an attorney experienced in handling cases involving Chantix® injuries.

 

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