Chantix Lawsuit Over Safety Concerns

Chantix lawsuits have been consolidated in the Northern District of Alabama after side effects became apparent in numerous patients who had taken the popular smoking cessation aid. Many plaintiffs are taking issue with the fact that initial clinical trials seemed to prove that the drug was safe and posed limited risk of side effects – however, the clinical trials failed to include individuals with a history of mental health issues or psychiatric problems, many of whom are smokers and would therefore be likely to use Chantix.

Chantix Side Effects Stem From Flawed Clinical Testing

Chantix is now well known to cause serious psychological side effects in patients, including increased rates of depression, rage, and suicidal thoughts. It was introduced to the United States pharmaceuticals market in 2006 after early clinical trials showed high effectiveness and a low rate of side effects. However, soon after its introduction, patients began complaining of the severe Chantix side effects is now known for.

Chantix Lawsuits Have Time Limit

For those wishing to file a lawsuit related to side effects experienced because of the smoking cessation drug Chantix, time may be running out. All civil lawsuits, regardless of whether they are filed in a state court or federal court, are subject to a statue of limitations law which limits the amount of time plaintiffs have to file suit against a defendant. Most statues of limitations are between six months and three years after the discovery of a wrongdoing – meaning, in this case, the manifestation of Chantix side effects.