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Depo-Provera and Brain Tumors
Publish Date : 10/23/2024
Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection produced by Pfizer, is now allegedly linked to an increased risk of brain tumors, specifically meningiomas. Studies, such as one published in The BMJ, revealed women using the drug for 12 months or more had a significantly higher risk of developing these tumors. As a result, many patients filed lawsuits naming Pfizer, claiming the company failed to properly warn users of this serious risk.
Meningiomas are typically benign but can cause severe symptoms such as headaches, seizures, and vision issues, often requiring surgery for removal. The lawsuits allege the injection is defective and seek to hold Pfizer accountable for distributing a drug posing an unexpected health risk without adequate warnings.
If affected, individuals are advised to seek medical attention and consult a product liability lawyer. Compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Pfizer acknowledged the risk via public announcement and is updating product labels and patient information leaflets, but, unfortunately, this comes too late for many patients already affected by the drug.
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