Multaq® and Liver Damage
If you or a loved one has suffered liver damage while taking Multaq®, you should contact an attorney about your right to financial compensation. Our attorneys are available to investigate claims on behalf of patients who believe their liver damage was caused by Multaq® use. Contact us to schedule an evaluation of your case.
Commonly prescribed to regulate the heartbeat of patients with cardiac arrhythmia, Multaq® (dronedarone) also reduces the risk of hospitalization for these patients. However, the drug is associated with a range of side effects, some of which can be long term.
Some patients have reported liver damage and abnormal and low liver function while using Multaq®. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that the Multaq® label carry a warning about the possible side effects. The risk of liver damage is being further examined.
Can Multaq® Cause Liver Damage?
Recently, the FDA issued a safety announcement warning of the associated risk of acute liver failure and liver damage from taking Multaq®. The FDA urges patients to notify their physicians immediately if they experienced the symptoms associated with liver injury or toxicity. Patients are also advised to stop taking the drug if liver damage is suspected.
Symptoms of Liver Damage
Multaq® patients who have experienced liver damage have reported the following symptoms:
- Nausea
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin)
- Pain in the upper right quadrant of the body
- Dark urine
- Anorexia
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately. A physician or other health care professional will be able to administer tests to assess the abnormal or low liver function.
Contact a Multaq® Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has experienced low liver function, liver damage or another liver abnormality while using Multaq®, you might be entitled to compensation. Treatment for liver damage can be expensive and long.
The symptoms associated with a damaged liver are painful and debilitating. A qualified Multaq® injury lawyer will help you get the compensation you need to get the best available treatment and receive the highest quality of life given the unfortunate circumstances.
Contact a Multaq® lawyer to discuss your case.
