who meets the requirements for a merida lawsuit by a nashville merida lawyer

If you suffered Merida side effects, contact a Nashville Merida lawyer to see if you meet the requirements for a Merida lawsuit

Meridia, made by Abbott Laboratories, was approved in 1997 for weight loss and weight loss maintenance for obese patients, and also very obese individuals who already had other health risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Meridia was approved after clinical studies showed that more patients taking Meridia lost at least 5 percent of their body weight than members of the placebo group who relied solely on diet and exercise. 

However, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has now requested that Meridia be recalled following a nearly year-long safety review of the drug which was initiated after researchers published the results of a study known as SCOUT (Sibutramine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial). The study, which prompted a Meridia recall in Europe, showed a 16% percent increase in the risk of serious Meridia side effects, including:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Resuscitated cardiac arrest
• Death

SCOUT monitored 10,000 obese patients over the age of 55 who had a history of heart disease, and type 2 diabetes or similar risk factors. The initial purpose of the study was to show that weight loss through Meridia use lowered the risk of heart problems. However, that was not the case.  In fact, the results suggested that those taking the weight loss drug had an increased chance of suffering Meridia cardiovascular side effects. Doctors have been advised to stop prescribing Meridia and begin discussing weight loss alternatives with their patients.

​If you or a loved one suffered serious Meridia side effects including a heart attack, stroke or even death, contact Nashville​ Meridia lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial compensation. 

Read on to learn more about the requirements for a Merida lawsuit and if you suffered Merida side effects, see if you are eligible for a Merida lawsuit.

WHAT IS MERIDIA?

If you suffered Merida side effects, contact a Nashville Merida lawyer

​​Meridia is a medication which requires a prescription and is used to treat the symptoms of obesity, weight loss, and maintenance of weight loss.  It may be used alone or with other medications. Meridia belongs to a class of drugs called Schedule IV controlled substances and can cause severe Meridia side effects in some people.  If you or a loved one suffered ​severe Meridia side effects call Nashville Meridia Lawyer Timothy L. Miles for a free case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial damages. 

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SERIOUS MERIDIA SIDE EFFECTS

In the beginning, Meridia seemed to be a booming success as it was used by millions of individuals around the world.  However, hundreds of users began reporting serious Meridia side effects including:

• Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)
• Heart attacks
• Heart valve damage
• Cardiac valve dysfunction
• Death

Patients taking Meridia have also experienced these Merida side effects:

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Insomnia
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Anorexia

Additionally, approximately 30 deaths were caused by Merida in the United States.  Researchers looked at 10,000 patients who were obese, over the age of 55 with a history of risk factors and found that 11.4% of patients using Meridia suffered heart problems, compared to 10% given a sugar pill.  As of June 30, 2009, the FDA Adverse Event Reactions (AERS) database indicates that at least 84 Meridia deaths from cardiovascular causes have been reported to the FDA.'

​If you suffered ​severe Meridia side effects call Nashville Meridia Lawyer Timothy L. Miles for a free case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit. 

if i meet the requirements for a merida lawsuit, what can i get out of a merida lawsuit?

If you meet the requirements for a Meridia lawsuit and are successful you can recover money for some of the following damages:
     • Past and future medical bills (including medication, hospital stays, and in-home care)
     • Pain and suffering
     • Lost wages
     • Loss of earning capacity
     • Funeral expenses (in the event of a loved one’s death)
 
Broadly speaking, a plaintiff who is eligible for a Meridia lawsuit could be entitled to compensation for any past and future costs associated with their diagnosis if they meet the requirements for a Meridia lawsuit and are successful. Call today to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit.

IF I SUFFERED MERIDA SIDE EFFECTS AND DECIDE TO FILE A MERIDA LAWSUIT, HOW INVOLVED WILL I HAVE TO BE?

​If you suffered Merida side effects and are eligible for a Meridia Lawsuit and decide to file a Meridia Lawsuit, your primary responsibilities as a plaintiff are as follows:

• Regularly meeting with your Nashville Meridia lawyer in person or on the phone.
• Reviewing certain pleadings and motions for accuracy before they are filed with the court by your Nashville Meridia lawyer.
• Participating in the discovery process which includes:
  • Gathering and turning over to the defendant all documents in your possession relative to you claim.
  • Answering written questions under oath.
  • Possibly admitting or denying certain factual statements under oath.  
  • Giving a deposition which is a proceeding outside of court but under oath in which the defendant’s attorney asked you questions about your Meridia side effects and the testimony is taken down by a court reporter. 
• If your Meridia lawsuit is not dismissed or settled and goes to trial, you will have to attend the trial and testify.  

 
While this may not be every single thing you are required to do, it is the bulk of your responsibilities as a plaintiff.  When you meet with your Nashville Meridia lawyer, he will explain your responsibilities in greater detail.

IF YOU SUFFERED MERIDIA SIDE EFFECTS, CALL A NASHVILLE​ MERIDIA LAWYER TODAY TO SEE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A MERIDIA LAWSUIT

​If you or a loved one suffered serious Meridia side effects including a heart attack, stroke or even death, contact Nashville​ ​Meridia lawyer Timothy L. Miles today to see if you are eligible for a Meridia lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial compensation. While there is still time to file a lawsuit, be mindful that these cases are time sensitive, and give us a call today and see if you meet the requirements for a ​Meridia lawsuit.

NASHVILLE MERIDA LAWYER TIMOTHY L. MILES

Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder and consumer rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2023 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2023 Top Rated Litigator. and a 2023 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019). Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, securities fraud, civil procedure, corporate formation, corporate takeover litigation, derivative lawsuits, and more.  ​Visit out website.

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The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles
Tapestry at Brentwood Town Center
​300 Centerview Dr., #247
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (855) 846-6529
​Email: [email protected]