Fen Phen Lawsuit Information

The weight loss drug Fen Phen (sometimes known as Phen Fen) has been linked to serious health risks and has caused PPH and PAH in many patients. These medical conditions are the direct result of taking the drug and have led to a series of nationwide Fen Phen lawsuits to compensate victims. If you suffer from these conditions, contact our attorneys today for a free Fen Phen consultation.

The FDA ordered fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine off the market in September 1997 after those drugs were linked to heart valve problems. The Manufacturer of the drug, American Home Patient has created a multi billion dollar settlement trust to compensate victims of the dangerous side effects of Fen Phen.

Prior claimants to the settlement trust who underwent an aortic or mitral valve replacement surgery at any time after settling a Fen Phen claim, may be entitled to substantial additional benefits from the Fen Phen Settlement Trust. Compensation is being paid to those who underwent surgery for heart valve repair/replacement, primary pulmonary hypertension, or related complications.

Additionally, prior registration with the Settlement Trust may not be necessary. Some medical conditions caused by Fen Phen can lead to an independent fen Phen lawsuit. A study published in 2008 in the medical journal BMC Medicine looked at 5,700 patients who had stopped taking Fen-Phen. The study proved that the serious heart conditions related to Fen Phen sometimes take up to seven years to be diagnosed.

For a complimentary Fen Phen lawsuit consultation, contact our law offices. At O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath our approachable attorneys strive to provide clear legal advice to assist clients in making the best legal decisions possible. Call today for a clear explanation of your legal rights and options.