Since 2008, more than 1,600 lawsuits alleging injuries from Chantix® side effects have been filed. If you are a smoker and have sought prescription medication to help with your smoking addiction, you may have been prescribed the drug Chantix®. Chantix® is a drug that has been marketed by Pfizer as a safe prescription medicine. Since 2008, there have been reports issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the increased risks for side effects, the most serious being depression and suicide.
Have you suffered from serious psychological side effects such as suicidal thoughts and ideation, depression, suicidal behavior or withdrawal from society? Have you lost a loved one due to suicide or sudden death after the use of Chantix®? You may be entitled to compensation. Your first step in securing a settlement is to seek assistance from an experienced Chantix® litigation attorney.
At Aaron M. Levine & Associates, we are the leaders in defective drugs and defective medical devices. For more than 50 years, we have served the needs of clients in Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, California, Texas, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, Florida, Washington and nationwide.
The Psychological Side Effects of Chantix®: Depression and Suicide
In addition to serious side effects such as cardiovascular events, Chantix® patients are at an increased risk for unusual behavior changes. Most patients who experienced unusual behavior (such as suicidal thoughts) were taking the recommended dose of the drug. The various types of psychological side effects of Chantix® include:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Suicidal behavior
- Hurting themselves or others
- Depression
- Withdrawal
- Serious injuries caused by seizures, blackouts or loss of consciousness
- Death by suicide
If you or a loved one has suffered from severe psychological events, it is in your best interests to seek representation from a team of renowned and experienced attorneys and medical professionals. Our law firm has in-depth knowledge of the medical and legal issues involved in Chantix® defective drug cases and will strongly advocate for your best interests. You can turn to us for assertive representation in the courtroom.
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We want to hear about your situation. To schedule a free case evaluation, please contact our firm at 202-559-0393 or 888-564-9305. We handle individual cases, not class action lawsuits. You can expect personalized attention from our lawyers and medical team, and commitment to your case at all times.
