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Meridia - Overview
On June 4, 2002, Abbott responded to Public Citizen's new accusations, insisting that the unreported death was an unconfirmed rumor, and that Abbott had "fully responded" to all of the other findings in the FDA report.
Nonetheless, on July 19, 2002 the FDA issued a formal warning letter to Abbott, concerning delays in reporting adverse drug events.
On September 3, 2003, Public Citizen submitted an updated petition to the FDA, reiterating its position that Meridia should be banned from the marketplace, and updating to 49 the number of cardiovascular deaths among users of the diet drug.
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While almost all medications have some anticipated side effects, a drug manufacturer has a duty to adequately inform physicians regarding the known risks associated with its drugs. If a manufacturer fails to do so, it can be held responsible to patients who are injured as the result of inadequate warnings, under a legal theory known as product liability.
If you or a loved one have taken Meridia and experienced any unusual side effects or suffered injury, you should contact a physician for proper medical attention. Your next step should be to contact an experienced attorney, who will assess and protect your legal rights.
- Go here to learn more about an attorney's role in a pharmaceutical liability case.
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