| Neurontin, a product of Pfizer’s Warner-Lambert division, was developed primarily to treat epileptic seizure, but the manufacturer illegally promoted the drug for purposes that had not been tested or approved by the FDA (Federal Drug Administration). As a result of this illegal promotion, millions of people around the world took the drug and may have suffered from a long list of often serious, and sometimes deadly, side effects.
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One of the most serious side effects attributed to Neurotin is that it makes people who take the drug think about and attempt suicide. The drug appears to have this effect on both children and adults.
Other symptoms suffered by adults who take Neurontin include:
- Sudden unexplained deaths
- Tumor growths
- Possible birth defects
- Convulsions
- Tremors
- Uncontrolled eye movements
- Clumsiness
- Vision problems
- Kidney problems
- Memory loss
- Anger
- Thought Disturbance
- Paranoia
- Depression
- Hyperactivity and restlessness
- Drowsiness and lack of alertness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fever and sore throats
- Fatigue or weakness
- Viral infections
- Nausea
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Peripheral edema
- Alcohol intolerance
- Weight gain
- Sexual dysfunction
- Allergic reactions
- Swelling of hands or feet
- Joint pain
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Skin sensitivity
Children ages 3 to 12 are more likely to suffer the behavioral side effects from taking Neurontin. Some of the most common side effects in children are:
- Aggression
- Hostility
- Hyperactivity and restlessness
- Anxiety
- Paranoia, suspicion, and distrust
- Poor concentration
- Amnesia
- Anger
- Thought disturbance
- Crying
- False sense of well-being
- Overreaction to stimulus
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Fever
- Nausea and vomiting
- Viral infections
If you are taking Neurontin for any use not approved by the FDA, you should talk to your health care provider about using another treatment that has been proven effective for your condition. If you or a loved one has suffered any injury from taking Neurontin, you will want to have your case evaluated by an experienced Neurontin attorney. See Neurontin Attorney and Lawyer – How to Hire to find the right lawyer to help you.
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