OxyContin  

Oklahoma City OxyContin Side Effects Attorneys

Drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma heavily marketed OxyContin as a long-lasting pain relief medication for terminal cancer patients and chronic pain sufferers. Approved by the FDA in 1995, OxyContin was initially portrayed as safer than other narcotics since its tablets are coated with a special substance that allows for the slow release of Oxycodone, the effective ingredient in OxyContin, over a 16 hour period. However, several patients on OxyContin have developed a tolerance for the drug, requiring increased amounts to achieve relief from pain and a dependency on the drug leading to addiction and other serious side effects. The personal injury lawyers at Nix & McIntyre represent clients who have suffered serious injuries, medical complications, and psychological problems as a result of OxyContin use.

If you have developed an addiction to OxyContin or are facing serious medical complications as a result of withdrawal or use of OxyContin, contact the law office of Nix & McIntyre today. We can evaluate your case and discuss the legal options available to you.

The Problem with OxyContin - Why Purdue acted Negligently

OxyContin is a powerful long-acting painkiller ideal for terminal cancer patients and those suffering from chronic pain. However, the drug provides a powerful "high," is highly addictive, and often requires increased dosing as resistance is built up over time. Instead of marketing OxyContin to specialists and oncologists with explicit warnings regarding the potential for addiction, executives at Purdue Frederick, a subsidiary of Purdue Pharma, marketed the drug to non-specialists as an effective painkiller.

In essence, Purdue Frederick executives wanted to generate more profit from OxyContin than could be obtained if the drug were reserved only for terminal cancer patients. In order to do so, Purdue sales representatives made false claims about the drugs addictive nature when doctors raised concerns about possible side effects.

Side Effects and OxyContin Withdrawal

The dangers of OxyContin also include serious side effects associated with the drug's use and withdrawal from it. Some of the side effects associated with OxyContin and withdrawal include the following:

•  Muscle pain
• Bone pain
• Severe diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
• Slowed mental ability
• Insomnia
• Involuntary leg movements

Unsure if You have a Case? Contact Attorneys Nix & McIntyre Today

The dangers of OxyContin are recognized and known. In a court decision from May of 2007, Pharma was fined $634 million for its calculated campaign to mislead doctors and patients in order to increase OxyContin sales. If you have been prescribed OxyContin and suffered addiction, withdrawal, and the serious side effects associate with both, contact OxyContin lawyers at Nix & McIntyre today.