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Suffering a miscarriage is one of the most heartbreaking, emotionally jarring experiences a woman can go through. So many questions infiltrate the mind like, "Why did this happen to me?" and "Could I have done something to prevent this from happening?" Some women are completely distraught after such a tragic event.
Unfortunately, many women may be able to attribute their miscarriage to the use of Effexor (venlaflaxine), an antidepressant drug. A study was released indicating a 68 percent increase in the risk of miscarriage for Effexor users, according to Time Magazine.
Effexor is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and marketed by Pfizer with over 17 million prescriptions written for people to use this potentially dangerous drug.
What is so troubling is the fact that, as mentioned above, Effexor is used to help treat depression. This means the women using this drug could already be struggling emotionally. When you add the pain and torment associated with a miscarriage and the depression a woman is dealing with could be made far worse.
If you or a loved one suffered a miscarriage and suspect it was due to Effexor, speak to an attorney immediately. Studies continue to be published indicating a connection between Effexor and heightened risk of miscarriage. You should sit down with a lawyer to discuss what legal options are available to you.
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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a law firm whose attorneys focus on injury and accident law and have experience handling dangerous drugs cases and prescription drug errors. Check out our dangerous drug information page to learn more about side effects and recalls. We serve every area of North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Nags Head and the western mountains, as well as all the cities and counties in between. In South Carolina, we cover the state from Myrtle Beach and Charleston to Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, Darlington, Aiken, Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and the firm has been named a North Carolina "Best Law Firm" for personal injury law since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, Rick and Jim have been listed in the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and our firm has the highest rating of AV from national lawyer ranking organization Martindale-Hubbell. That means we have a reputation for demonstrating preeminent legal skill.
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