Benicar lawsuit attorneys note a recent lawsuit filed against drug maker Daiichi Sankyo by an Iowa woman and her husband over claims that Benicar, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, caused injury. According to the couple’s lawsuit, the drug maker released the drug without adequate clinical trial research or warnings of the dangerous side effects of Benicar.
If you or a loved one took Benicar and suffered complications, contact Attorney Group for Iowa to learn more about your options. We can answer your questions in a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation, and if you wish to pursue a claim, we can connect you with an affiliated Benicar lawyer.
Plaintiff and Her Husband Claim Benicar Caused Her Injuries
The Iowa woman and her husband allege that the severe risks of Benicar outweigh the possible benefits. Complications alleged in similar Benicar lawsuits include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal injury
- Enteropathy
- Dehydration or malnutrition leading to hospitalization
- Chronic diarrhea
- Weight loss
The Iowa couple alleges that Daiichi Sankyo recklessly disregarded the potentially dangerous side effects of Benicar, and did not inform doctors or patients of the risks associated with the drug.
According to the complaint:
“The drug was not accompanied by adequate instructions and/or warnings to fully apprise the consumers, including the Plaintiff, of the full nature and extent of the risks and side effects associated with its uses…”
“[The] Defendants were aware at the time that the drug was marketed that chronic, long-term use would result an increased risk of bodily injuries.”
Injured Patients May Be Entitled to Compensation
It is the duty of drug makers to provide safe drugs and to warn of possible side effects that could result in injuries to patients. If a drug maker fails to fulfill that duty, it can be held liable for injuries to patients that may occur.
If Benicar side effects injure a patient, he or she may be entitled to compensation for damages, including:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of income or ability to work
Contact Us For More Information
If you or a loved one took Benicar and suffered complications, contact Attorney Group for Iowa for more information. You can fill out the form on this page, call us at the number listed at the top of the page, or email us at info@attorneygroup.com.
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Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
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