Serious Side Effects From The Phospho Soda Bowel Prep Have Many Seeking Legal Counsel
If you believe your health may have been compromised after using the popular bowel cleansing agent, Fleet Phospho Soda attorneys are available to provide support and consultation. After major Fleet Soda warnings put forth by the FDA in 2008, regarding both over-the-counter and prescription strength versions of the drug, there have been many lawsuits citing damage and injury as a result of using the bowel prep. These lawyers have been working with men and women all over the country - to date over 150 separate legal claims - to determine if they are eligible for compensation. The oral sodium phosphate (OSP) drug was most commonly used as a bowel prep or as a laxative. Many people with post-surgery impacted bowels were administered the medicine to help relieve pain and constipation. While the parent company, C.B. Fleet, recalled all over-the-counter products, it is still available as a prescription, albeit with a “black box” warning, marketed as Visicol and OsmoPrep. There have been a variety of claims, mostly regarding kidney damage and injury exhibited hours, days, or even weeks after the drug was taken. All in all, 20 separate kinds of kidney damage have been reported, the most serious of which is acute phosphate nephropathy. This disease occurs when crystals in the renal tubules form. Transplants are often required to prevent fatality. Other severe side effects of the drug include rectal bleeding, lack of bowel movement after use, seizures, sores and/or ulcers around the rectum, drowsiness, mood changes, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, uneven heart rate, limited or lacking urination, swelling, weight gain, and feeling short of breath. Many common medications have also posed risks when used in conjunction with this product. Use of narcotics, diuretics, NSAIDs, antibiotics, antidepressants, anti-nausea medications, anti-psychotics, blood pressure medications, and some common migraine drugs can increase the risk of patients developing serious complications. Additionally, any pre-existing conditions, especially diseases that affect the digestive system and bowls, such as Crohns disease, colitis, or inflammatory bowel syndrome, increase the possibility for adverse effects. The FDA has noted the potential problems that have spurred lawsuits. Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in an official statement: “Though rare, there are serious adverse events associated with the use of oral sodium phosphates—both prescription and over-the-counter products. In some cases, these serious adverse events occurred in patients with no pre-existing health factors that would have put them at risk for developing kidney injury.” Perhaps the most high-profile lawsuit to date is the case of Hancock, Abrams, and Hite, three women who all experienced health problems after using the OSP medication in preparation for a routine colonoscopy procedure. They all developed similar symptoms and all had to be treated by a nephrologist. However, this relatively recent lawsuit - dating from 2009 - is one of many since 2004. In 2007, a woman who used the product as bowel prep for a post-cancer screening suffered irreparable damage to her kidneys. She sought over $10 million in damages. With so many pending, past, and current legal actions, it is important that individuals seeking compensation enlist the help and expertise of an experienced law firm. Working together, you can determine what your legal rights are and explore your eligibility for compensation. Using a service like LegalTube can be instrumental in researching and comparing various lawyers and firms both locally and nationwide, to ensure that you select the lawyer best suited to your needs.
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