Prempro / Premarin
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Prempro / Premarin | Prempro FAQs
An estimated 6 million women nationwide take the prescription drug Prempro, a
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drug that combines estrogen and progestin into
one pill. It is prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms including mood swings,
hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and osteoporosis.
However, in July 2002, the National Institute of Health (NIH) halted a major
clinical study of 16,000 women due to alarming preliminary findings. The data
suggested that after only one year on Prempro, an otherwise healthy woman faced
increased risk of
- Heart attack (by 29%)
- Breast cancer (by 24%)
- Blood clots (by 200%)
- Stroke (by 41%).
If you or someone you loved has suffered from illness or heart
attack after taking HRT medication, please contact Brown &
Crouppen by calling 1-866-991-4700.
Our attorneys know how to handle claims involving pharmaceutical liability
and negligence – and we can help.
The research findings about HRT drugs should be taken very seriously. The
National Cancer Institute reported that ovarian cancer risk in
postmenopausal women increased to 220% if they took estrogen for more than
20 years.
Yet for almost 40 years, women have been encouraged to take drugs for
menopausal symptoms and Wyeth pharmaceutical company, the manufacturer of
Prempro, has no plans to recall the drug. Instead, Wyeth has issued new
guidelines that caution against long-term use and has reduced the drug’s
recommended dosage by half. Unfortunately, it may be too little too late for
the many women who have suffered adverse effects.
While you should always consult your physician before discontinuing any
medication, if you have been treated with estrogen or a combination of
estrogen/progestin hormone replacement therapy, you should contact your
doctor immediately to discuss whether HRT is the best course of treatment.
If you have suffered harmful effects from Prempro, you may be entitled to
file a legal claim. Brown & Crouppen has represented many victims of
defective drugs, and as our client, you will be backed by a team of legal
professionals, medical experts and investigators who are committed to
ensuring that your rights are protected.
Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed decisions about your legal
rights. Call us Toll Free at 1-866-991-4700
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