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URGENT HEALTH ALERT!!! Dilantin® Potentially Linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
You may be entitled to compensation!
Have you or a loved one taken Dilantin®, generic name Phenytoin?
The FDA posted an alert about Dilantin® (Phenytoin) in November of 2008: the drug is under investigation because of potential increased risk of serious skin reactions, including Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN).
Dilantin® and its Side Effects
Dilantin® is an anti-epileptic, anti-convulsant medication that acts to dampen the runaway brain activity that causes seizures.
The most serious side-effect is the Stevens Johnson allergic skin reaction (SJS).
Stanford Hospital and Clinics state that “A moderate number of people are allergic to Phenytoin, and one in ten thousand suffers the serious Stevens Johnson allergic skin reaction, which can be fatal.”
What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)?
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is rare disorder where the skin and mucous membranes react severely to a medication or infection. Recovery can take weeks to months, depending on the severity of the condition. The disorder usually requires hospitalization. If less than 10% of the body surface is affected, the reported mortality rate is around 5%.
Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN) is considered to be a more virulent form of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Cell death is caused throughout the epidermis. Reported mortality rate for Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN) is thirty to forty percent.
Symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
• Flu-like symptoms; upper respiratory infection and fever
• Blistering of mucous membranes
• Patchy areas of rash
In later stages of the disease
• Dermal layer fills with fluid
• Skin sags from body; epidermis peels off in large sheets
• Mouth becomes blistered and eroded
• Eyes become swollen and ulcerated; blindness may occur
• Death
If you or a loved one have taken Dilantin® and experienced any of these symptoms, please contact us immediately for a free consultation.
Consult with your physician before you stop taking any medications, including Dilantin®.
About Dilantin®
Dilantin® is produced by Pfizer Inc., heralded on its website as “The world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company.” Dilantin® and it’s generic, Phenytoin, are the most popular drugs in the United States for treatment of partial and secondarily generalized seizures. (partial seizures are seizures in which the person having the seizure stays conscious; secondarily generalized seizures involve loss of consciousness.)
Who We Are
The Mulligan Law Firm is a national law firm located in Dallas, Texas, providing information and resources for injured individuals and their families in all 50 states. The firm has successfully resolved over $600,000,000 in claims for its clients since 1995.
The Mulligan Law Firm is currently investigating injury claims involving the possible link of Dilantin® to Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or even died after taking Dilantin®, it is important that you consult with a legal professional immediately. The Mulligan Law Firm has experienced lawyers standing by to help you.
We take all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award or compensation. Do not delay, as your rights and compensation may be lost forever if you wait.
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