NEURONTIN
Made by Pfizer, Neurontin is an anti-seizure drug. “It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the ‘cause’ of seizures- however, the exact way that it works is unknown”.
(Excuse me, but if the way it works is ’unknown’- how can they claim that it affects nerves that are involved in the ‘cause’ of seizures?- G.E.) Long term side-effects are also not known, since it has only been available for a few years in the U.S. (www.druginfonet.com).
Neurontin entered the U.S. market in February of 1994 as a powerful epilepsy drug. Recently Pifizer pleaded guilty to a two count criminal suit, charging them with violating the FDA by misbranding Neurontin uses. They were ordered to pay a $240 million criminal fine; the 2nd largest criminal fine in a health care fraud prosecution. Neurotin was aggressively marketed to treat things like bipolar, mental disorders, pain disorders, ALS, attention deficit disorder, migraines, drug/alcohol withdrawal seizures, and restless leg syndrome, which were not FDA approved (www.druginfonet.com). Are there side-effects to this drug- that hasn’t been on the market long enough to determine long-term side-effects? YOU BET THERE ARE!
In children- it triggers:
Hostility,
Aggression,
Hyperactivity,
Bronchitis,
Fever
Lack of concentration.
In adults- the side-effects are:
Blurred or double vision
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Dry mouth
Nausea
Muscular in coordination
Tremors
Headache
Vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea
Weakness
Swelling in arms /legs
You can go on line to find a lawyer- if you’re having dangerous side-effects from this drug. Check out- www.adrugrecall.com/neurotin/effects
