You have the right:

• to expect that pharmaceutical drugs have been thoroughly studied, tested and that safe dosage amounts have been determined;

• to know that prescription drugs are accurately labeled and proper warnings are displayed;

• to feel confident that manufacturers are truthfully marketing their products and informing the public of associated side effects;

• to know that prescription drugs are being prescribed for the proper medical conditions;

• to expect that drug manufacturers are responsibly marketing their products to the medical community;

Nationwide, there are an estimated 6 million women taking the prescription drug Prempro. When first introduced, it was believed that HRT could reduce the risk of osteoporosis and heart complications in women. However, data suggests that after only one year on Prempro, an otherwise healthy woman faced increased risk of:

• Heart attack (by 29%)
• Breast cancer (by 24%)
• Blood clots (by 200%)
• Stroke (by 41%)

The National Cancer Institute also reported a study that ovarian cancer risk in postmenopausal women increased to 220% if they took estrogen for more than 20 years.

For almost 40 years, women have been encouraged to take drugs like Prempro to relieve menopausal symptoms – yet these drugs were recommended on unreliable medical evidence. Wyeth pharmaceutical company, who is the manufacturer of Prempro, has no plans to recall the drug. Prempro bring almost $1.4 billion in revenue to Wyeth’s coffer each year.

We believe that drug companies who place profit above people must be held accountable for their negligence and the damage they cause to innocent victim’s lives.

In response to the Prempro controversy, Wyeth has issued new guidelines that caution against long-term use and has reduced the drug’s recommended dosage by half. Unfortunately, it may be too little too late for the many women who have suffered adverse effects. Unsafe prescription drugs have been marketed without comprehensive testing or have inadequate warning labels.

If you, or someone you know, has been treated using estrogen or a combination of estrogen/progestin hormone replacement therapy, we suggest contacting your doctor immediately to discuss whether HRT is the best course of treatment.

Brown & Crouppen is one of mid-America’s largest personal injury litigators. We have been building our reputation for legal success for almost a quarter of a century. Today, our team has grown to over 70 legal professionals and five offices throughout Missouri and Illinois. In recent years, the firm has seen a surge in the number of clients suffering injury from unsafe drugs. Our firm’s skills, credentials and resources have helped thousands of clients win millions of dollars from the manufacturers and suppliers of unsafe drugs and products.

If you have suffered harmful effects from Prempro such as breast cancer, stroke or heart attack, you may be entitled to file a legal claim against the drugs maker for negligence in product labeling and marketing. Brown & Crouppen has represented many victims of defective drugs, and as our client, you will be backed by a team of legal professionals, medical experts and investigators who are committed to ensuring that your rights are protected.

Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed decisions about your legal rights, so please call Brown & Crouppen at 1-800-536-HELP for your free legal consultation or complete our free online case evaluation form.

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