Brain Injury Attorney Blog

With all the prescription medications on the market, it can be tough to find one that really works best for your medical condition. To make matters even more difficult, there are hidden dangers behind newly introduced prescription drugs. You and your doctor may not trust new drugs because they have not been on the market or given to the public so that side effects can be monitored. If your doctor prescribes you a drug that is new to the market, potential side effects may not have been observed yet. If the medication is released to the public and ends up causing terrible side effects, a recall may take place.

Prescription drug recalls are classified into three types, Class I, Class II and Class III. According to PrescriptionDrugRecall.com, "Class I pertains to recalls for unsafe or defective products that cause serious health problems or death. Class II deals with recalls for products that might cause a temporary health problem and have a low risk of creating a serious problem. Class III involves recalls for products that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations. Examples include a container defect, wrong color, or odd taste." The website also reports that "in typical cases, prescription drug recalls are voluntarily handled by the drug manufacturers. When companies realize their products are defective or dangerous, they issue recalls on their own. If the FDA gets involved, it can request a recall, which companies usually follow. This is the fastest way to remove a harmful drug from the market."

What if you have been prescribed a drug that gets recalled? You will need to contact your doctor's office to inform them of the recall. You will also need to monitor your particular side effects to make sure you do not need serious medical attention.

If you or someone you know has suffered permanant injuries or death from taking a medication that gets recalled, you may need to find a personal injury attorney. If you need to talk with someone about your case, please contact one of the Myrtle Beach personal injury attorneys at The Mace Firm.