Introduction
We will be discussing Singulair Lawsuits in detail the risks of Singulair medication, the legal battles surrounding this drug and how our legal services can assist you in developing strong arguments in support of your claim.
Singulair is a medication used for various respiratory complications; however, it comes with a long list of concerning side effects, including depression and other related thoughts. This is the reason why many people have been able to sue Merck & Co., due to their failure to raise awareness of these concerning side effects that the patients may face.
What is Singulair?
Singulair is also known as montelukast, which is classified as leukotriene receptor antagonists. Their job is to make cells in the airways less responsive to leukotrienes, which promote inflammation and constriction. Singulair can provide relief and is used in the treatment of people suffering from asthma and other respiratory health issues along with allergies.
Risks Associated with Singulair
Singulair, though effective in treating asthma and allergies, has also been linked to various adverse side effects such as:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
- Clinical depression.
- Anxiety disorders.
- Aggitation.
- Acts of aggression.
- Hallucination.
Singulair, according to the FDA has been said to increase the chances of suicidal ideations and other self-harm activities. Together with Merck & Co, the FDA in 2008 made it legal that a label of warning regarding neurospsychiatric events be affixed to each medication.
Singulair Lawsuits
Passengers who have developed an ailment after taking the medication have therefore opted to file a suit against Merck Co on grounds that they were not warned about the dangers that could be posed by taking Singulair. The patients further state that they were not availed pertinent information on the potential risks that could arise from the use of the medication.
Types of Singulair Lawsuits
There are several types of Singulair lawsuits, including:
- Personal injury Lawsuits– These claims are made when an individual has used Singulair and suffered an injury.
- Wrongful Death Lawsuits- These claims are made by relatives of people who died after taking Singulair.
- Class action lawsuits: These lawsuits are made in relation to a large group of individuals who apparently have similar claims against the consumption of Singulair which is said to have harmed them.
How Our Medical Record Review Services Can Help
We provide medical record review services to attorneys who are handling Singulair lawsuits. Our team of experienced medical record reviewers can help attorneys build strong cases by:
- Reviewing medical records to identify potential side effects and injuries
- Analyzing medical records to determine causation
- Providing expert testimony to support claims
Case Study 1:
- Overview of the Case: The 35-year-old female subject was consuming Singulair for Asthma purposes,, the use extended for long which resulted in a change of mindset within the patient towards life ending as she was getting pain in her head. The scenario worsened further and the patients were institutionalised and treatably restrained for her mental condition.
- Challenges: The Singulair drug was likely the case which had resulted in the state if women who included horror and violence estimated to be her suicidal tendencies.
- Solutions: While scrutinizing the medical history of the brain of the patient, our medical record review team advanced the argument that Singulair has suicidal tendencies as side effects which it does. Many claims made by the plaintiff, we testified.
- Compensations: Compensation was effectively managed with Merck & Co. where the plaintiff received most of the settlement amount.
Case Study 2:
Overview of the Case: This case involves a 12-year-old boy who started using the drug Singulair because of his allergies. After a few weeks, the patient started to demonstrate aggressive behavior and started to hallucinate. He was admitted a number of times and finally ended up in a long term psychiatric hospital.
Challenges: The boy’s mother’s lawyer had to establish that the child’s violent behavior and hallucinations were due to taking Singulair.
Solutions: On review of the boy’s medical records, our medical record review group ascertained that the child had a history of using Singulair and experiencing its aggressive and hallucinating side effects. We provided expert opinion supporting the plaintiff’s assertion.
Compensation: Merck&Co. offered the Plaintiff a reasonable sum to settle the case.
Conclusion
Singulair litigation is not straightforward and is difficult as it requires knowledge regarding various issues including side effects and risk of the medication. We as medical record review services assist lawyers to help present a case in a more effective manner. Anyone who has taken Singulair needs to report the company as well as seek help in order to seek justice.