Usually it will cost nothing for an initial consultation so you have nothing to lose.

2. What is Rezulin?

Rezulin is a drug that helps your body respond better to insulin and it reduces the amount of sugar produced by your liver. Rezulin was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997, but was recalled in 2000.

3. What type of patient was prescribed Rezulin?

Rezulin was most often prescribed for diabetic patients who had not responded to other therapies.

4. Why was there a recall on Rezulin?

In some cases, Rezulin caused severe liver damage resulting in death or the need for a liver transplant.

5. What should I do if I’m taking Rezulin?

Contact your physician immediately, but do not stop taking your medication until your physician tells you to do so.

6. What is Arava?

Arava is a prescription drug for rheumatoid arthritis that has recently been linked to severe liver problems. Arava is manufactured by Aventis Pharmaceuticals and is also known as leflunomide.

7. What is liver failure?

Liver failure occurs when a large part of the liver becomes damaged beyond repair.

8. What is Serzone?

Serzone is an antidepressant drug manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. More than 7 million Americans have used this once highly popular drug with sales exceeding $100 million.

9. What are common side effects of Serzone?

Common side effects include: headache, constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vision problems, agitation, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, hypotension, rash or hives, seizures, and light-headedness.

10. What is Trovan?

Trovan is an antibiotic that was initially used for treating the most minor to most serious infections.

11. What problems are associated with Trovan?

In July of 1998, the FDA found that patients who had a strong exposure to Trovan developed serious liver injuries that lead to the need for transplant surgery or in some patients death.

12. What should I do if I am currently using Trovan?

You should contact your physician immediately, but do not discontinue your medication until instructed to do so by your doctor.
 

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