A nonprofit group, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, said 1,001 serious incidents involving Chantix, an antismoking drug, were reported in the first quarter of this 2008 -- more than the combined adverse events for the top ten most-prescribed brand-name drugs.
The latest incidents involving Chantix include reports of patients blacking out while driving a car. The information may prompt the Food and Drug Administration to call for tougher warnings on the Pfizer Inc. drug.
Chantix has already been linked to serious psychiatric side effects such as depression and suicidal behavior. Chantix had $883 million in sales during 2007, but sales are off sharply this year, in part because of the negative publicity surrounding the product.
If you have been harmed by your use of Chantix, immediately call one of our pharmaceutical injury lawyers for a free consultation.
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