Permax Recall & Side Effects

Permax Side Effects Attorneys

Following two recent studies, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Permax recall on March 29, 2007. Permax side effects including heart valve damage were revealed in the studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). High rates of valve leakage were found in up to 20% of patients prescribed Permax. Dr. Robert Temple, the associate director for medical policy at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, stated that Permax (Peroglide) was linked with a fivefold increase in regurgitation of the mitral, atrial, or tricuspid valves compared with the general population.

Permax Recall Attorneys

Since Permax was approved in 1988, 12,000 to 25,000 Parkinson's patients have used the drug. The FDA has been aware of Permax side effects such as valve disease since 2002. Peroglide is marketed under the name Permax by Valeant. A black box warning was added to the Permax labeling in 2006 as a result of increasing concern over Permax side effects.

The recent NEJM studies showed that alternative Parkinson's treatment were available that did have the same safety problems as Permax. Recall of the drug in light of these safety considerations included the stopping of the manufacture and distribution of Permax. This voluntary withdrawal is not expected to happen immediately so that patients and their doctors can transition to alternative treatment options.

In light of the Permax recall, the FDA is encouraging patients currently taking Permax to contact their doctor before stopping peroglide and discuss switching treatments. Permax recall & Permax side effects attorneys are available to help patients with questions regarding their legal option. Permax patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Arizona, North Dakota, South Dakota are encouraged to call for a free consultation.

Heart Valve Side Effects Permax

In March 2007 a new Permax study was published in the medical journal Archives of Neurology. This purpose of this study was to determine if cardiac valve regurgitation occurred more often in Parkinson's patients taking Permax compared to patients treated with the drugs Mirapex and Requip. This study provide further evidence that Parkinson's patients who take Permax over an extended period of time are at risk of Permax side effects including heart valve damage.

Heart valve damage symptoms include chest pain, swelling of the ankles and feet, and shortness of breath. Some types of heart valve disease, if left untreated, can progress to the point where the patient may suffer heart failure and die.

If you or a loved one has suffered from Permax side effects  you may be able to file a Permax lawsuit. Permax attorneys can help evaluate your claim. Free initial consultation. No fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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