You have no doubt seen countless advertisements on the television for Celebrex, the brand name of a generic drug called celecoxib, which is used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also prescribed to treat menstrual pain and other types of acute pain. Although the commercials, with the people happily exercising or picking up their grandchildren without pain, may have convinced you to ask your doctor to prescribe Celebrex to you, it may have resulted in more harm than good as a result of the dangerous side effects of Celebrex.
Although sales boomed for Celebrex from the start of its extensive marketing campaign, it was not long before reports of problems with the drug began to emerge. Specifically, the drug was blamed for gastrointestinal hemorrhages, kidney damage, liver damages, and even death. What was meant to treat pain ended up causing more severe pain for some patients taking the drug. The Food and Drug Administration contacted the manufacturer in 2000 because it believed that the advertisements did not adequately address the possible harm that could result from the use of Celebrex. In February of 2007, the American Heart Association warned that patients with heart disease should take Celebrex only as a last resort because of the risk of cardiovascular problems associated with the medication. Thus, people who have pain and heart disease and had been taking Celebrex were at serious risk of developing even more severe problems.

The company that manufactures and distributes Celebrex made over two billion dollars in one year alone; but at what cost? They have made money off the American people, without making adequate attempts to warn them out the risks. You should not stand for this type of treatment and should contact an attorney if you experienced any negative side effects while taking Celebrex.

Only a licensed attorney with experience in the world of personal injury litigation will be able to properly review your case and determine whether or not you have sufficient grounds to warrant a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Celebrex. They handle these types of cases everyday, so they can easily advise you of the likelihood of success with a lawsuit, as well as what type of settlement or trial award you should expect. Certainly, the more severe your injury, the higher your award will be, but other things go into the determination as well, such as your health before taking Celebrex, your age, your employment history, and your family situation. If you were the sole provider for your household, and you were unable to work as a result of kidney damage caused by Celebrex, you could likely receive a substantial settlement for your medical bills, as well as lost wages. Your family has been suffering too, so it is important for you to take this step for them and for yourself.

You have nothing to lose in calling an attorney to discuss your case. Most attorneys will give you a free consultation and advice. In addition, you most likely will not have to pay any attorneys fees up front, but give your attorneys a cut of the settlement or award you receive at the end. Thus, even if you are experiencing financial difficulties because you are unable to work due to your illness, do not let that stand in the way of a lawsuit to get you the money that you deserve. It is time that you get paid back for your hurt, pain, illness, and disruption in your life that was caused by a simple pill that was supposed to ease your pain. Call an attorney to today and discuss your next step.