Clomid Lawsuit

A Brief Guide to Filing a Clomid Lawsuit

Clomid Side Effects:

Clomid, which is the brand name of Clomiphene, is used to induce egg production (ovulation) in women who are infertile but wish to become pregnant. Clomid belongs to a class of medications known as ovulatory stimulants; the drug is effective by mimicking estrogen, a female hormone that causes eggs to develop and be released.

Clomid side effects include:

• Flushing (feeling of warmth); headaches; abnormal vaginal bleeding; breast discomfort; upset stomach and blurred vision

Serious Clomid side effects are more serious; the following symptoms are uncommon and require immediate medical attention if observed:

• Visual sports or hot flashes; blurred vision; stomach or lower stomach pain; shortness of breath; weight gain and double vision

Clomid: FDA Warnings and Side Effects

Approved in 1967 to help increase fertility in women, the FDA has long warned of Clomid side effects for pregnant women. To caution patients against the dangers of continued use while pregnant, each Clomid dosage includes the FDA's Category X, the highest level of warning referring to pregnancy consumption.

Recent studies suggest that some risks are not adequately warned against, creating the opportunity for a Clomid lawsuit. A 2006 study conducted by the University of California at San Francisco evaluated similar medications in addition to Clomid. Results found that male children of users face a 58% greater risk of Clomid side effects including a misplaced or missing urethra, a condition known as penoscrotal hypospadias.

A 2010 study conducted by the Harvard School of Health also considered other fertility drugs in addition to a Clomid dosage. This study found that Clomid side effects nearly doubled the risk of giving birth to an autistic child. There was no meaningful correlation found between a woman's age and this result.

A Clomid dosage is administered for a five-day cycle. After treatment, patients who have not experienced success in conception must wait at least 30 days before beginning a second round of treatment. The Clomid dosage may be increased in a second round of treatment from 50 daily to 100 mg daily. If the patient has not conceived after three rounds of therapy, usage should be discontinued.

Clomid dosage warnings do not caution parents about the increased risk of autism or birth defects such as penoscrotal hypospadias. This means that there are grounds for a Clomid lawsuit for anyone who gave birth to such a child. However, this does not necessarily mean a case concerning Clomid side effects will make it to court. To date, there has been no report of a Clomid lawsuit which resulted in a settlement via trial by jury.

This does not mean you should not consider pursuing litigation over Clomid side effects. A Clomid lawsuit may be successful in obtaining compensation from the manufacturer Aventis. The terms of any settlement concerning a Clomid dosage would be confidential. Therefore, it is difficult to know how much to expect if a Clomid settlement is secured.

You will need to speak with a pharmaceutical attorney to find out if it makes sense to seek a Clomid lawsuit. These legal professionals, to file a successful suit, must evaluate records concerning your treatment. Attorneys specializing in the handling of a Clomid lawsuit often act for free in return for a percentage of whatever settlement is secured.

Sources:

1. Clompihene United States National Library of Medicine retrieved from

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000752/

2. USFDA “Potential Signals of Serious Risks/New Safety Information Identified”

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Surveillance/AdverseDrugEffects/ucm161063.htm

3. FA Side Effect Report for Clomid retrieved from: http://www.fda-reports.com/clomid.html