The FDA has pulled the popular diet drug, Meridia, from the U.S. market due to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke associated with the drug. Individuals who are currently taking Meridia are being urged to discontinue using the drug immediately and contact their physician to discuss alternative treatment options.

Dangers of Meridia

The decision comes over a year after results of the SCOUT study showed a 16% increased risk of major cardiovascular problems in patients taking Meridia. The study followed 10,000 users over a six year period and monitored both the positive and negative effects of Meridia.

The consumer advocacy group Public Citizen has been urging the FDA to ban Meridia for over 8 years, after discovering an increase in heart attack and stroke in young people taking the Meridia way back in 2002.

Meridia was yanked from the European market in January, but the FDA decided to review more data before making the decision to pull the drug from U.S. pharmacy shelves.

During this 9 month evaluation period more than 160,000 additional prescriptions for this dangerous drug were filled.

Meridia Lawsuits and Legal Assistatance

Reich & Binstock is currently offering free consultations to individuals who have taken the Meridia and have suffered cardiovascular problems, including heart attack and stroke.

Our Meridia Recall Lawyers have been protecting patient rights from pharmaceutical manufacturers for years and are not afraid to take on even the most well funded industry giants.

If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack or stroke after taking Meridia our Meridia recall attorneys can help. Contact us today for a free initial consultation with a Meridia recall lawyer who can advise you of your legal rights and help determine whether filing a Meridia lawsuit is the correct choice for you or your loved one.