Chantix® Injuries
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Generically known as varenicline, Chantix® is a non-nicotine smoking cessation pill that has been found to increase users' risk of developing severe side effects. Among the serious Chantix® injuries (including mental and physical Chantix® injuries) reported have been:
- depression
- psychosis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), swelling of the skin's mucous membrane that triggers severe, painful blisters typically on the mouth, eyes and genitals
- suicidal thoughts and/or suicidal behaviors
- toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TENS), a more serious, life-threatening form of SJS that causes the outer layer of skin to separate from the underlying layers, die off and be shed from the body.
These possible Chantix® injuries can be fatal if left untreated.
Milder Chantix® Injuries
Not all Chantix® side effects are serious or life threatening. In most cases, patients will only experience mild Chantix® injuries, which can include:
- appetite changes
- constipation
- dry mouth
- gas
- general weakness
- headaches
- nausea
- sleeping difficulties
- unusual or disturbing dreams
- vomiting
Nausea tends to be the most common Chantix® side effect.
While most individuals can deal with the above, mild Chantix® injuries, should they start impairing a user's quality of life, patients are advised to talk to their doctors about finding an alternative to Chantix®.
Risk Factors for Chantix® Injuries
Clearly, some patients will have a higher risk of developing Chantix® injuries than others. Those who are more likely to experience Chantix® injuries include patients with a history of:
- agoraphobia (an extreme fear of unfamiliar places)
- anxiety disorders
- bipolar disorder
- depression
- psychosis
- severe allergic reactions
A study published in May 2008 reported that over 3,000 patients had developed serious, potentially fatal Chantix® injuries. More tragically, over 55 people have committed suicide after taking Chantix®.
What to do Following a Chantix® Injury
Injured users should:
- Seek immediate medical attention to prevent further complications and possible death
- Follow through with all long-term prescribed treatments
- Find an alternative medication or method for smoking cessation
- Meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in Chantix® lawsuits to find out if they are entitled to compensation for their Chantix® injuries
During an initial consultation with a Chantix® attorney, injured individuals can:
- Find out if they have a case against Pfizer, the maker of Chantix®
- Learn more about the process of filing and winning Chantix® lawsuits
- Hear about settlements in cases similar to their own
- Choose to start an individual Chantix® lawsuit or join a class-action case
These initial consultations are usually free, as Chantix® lawyers want to encourage injured patients to stand up for their legal rights and seek out the settlements they deserve.
Have you or a loved one been harmed by Chantix®? If so, contact us today to speak to an experienced Chantix® lawyer who will evaluate your case and fight to protect your rights.
