Generic Darvocet Lawsuits Could Have Problems

Although many people are aware of the serious side effects of Darvocet and Darvon,  the once-popular propoxyphene-based painkillers, most do not consider that the same side effects manifest in patients who are taking generic versions of the same drug. So, do these patients have the same legal rights as Darvon and Darvocet patients? According to a recent Supreme Court decision, maybe not.

            The case Pliva Inc. v. Mensing was recently decided by the Supreme Court and stated that makers of generic drugs are not responsible for the side effects they cause, as long as they use warning labels that exactly match those on the original medication. This is unfortunate for patients who have experienced adverse side effects from generic forms of propoxyphene painkillers, because their legal options are limited, especially in state courts. In federal courts, it may be possible for a plaintiff to find a way to take legal action against a manufacturer of generic medications, although it could be difficult. Regardless, a Darvocet lawyer is aware of
the options and, these attorneys are prepared to do their best to help patients who took generic forms of the medication.

            Darvocet side effects are notoriously dangerous, with most of them having something to do with the heart, although suicide, accidental overdose, and drug dependency are all very real risks that come with Darvon and Darvocet use, as well as with their generic forms. It is no surprise, then, that many Darvon and Darvocet patients are filing lawsuits in order to win damages from the manufacturers of the drugs.

            Medical bills, as almost everyone knows, can get expensive, and sometimes the only way a patient can pay off medical bills associated with Darvon and Darvocet side effects is to claim damages from the company in order to help pay them off. Winning money from this kind of arrangement can also cover costs associated with lost wages and other expenses related to the injury or loss of quality of life.

            Whether or not they have taken generic or brand-name propoxyphene painkillers, which have recently been recalled and banned from the pharmaceuticals market, patients who have experienced serious side effects or families of deceased patients should look into their legal options, especially since lawsuits could be consolidated soon.