Blood Pressure Medication Prazosin Recalled Due to High Levels of Cancerous Chemical

On October 7, Teva Pharmaceuticals recalled 580,844 bottles of Prazosin Hydrochloride alpha-blocker capsules that are prescribed as a blood pressure medication for hypertension. Sometimes the pills are sold under “Minipress.” Tests revealed that this medication had significant levels of potentially cancerous chemicals; specifically, the tests showed that the 1, 2, and 5 mg had above acceptable intake limits for N-nitroso Prazosin impurity C, a chemical compounds linked to cancer. The capsules were distributed around the country. If you developed cancer because of Prazosin Hydrochloride, you should consult the experienced Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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Fifty-five lots of Prazosin Hydrochloride capsules were recalled. A few weeks after the initial recall, the recall was classified as a Class II recall. This is a type of recall used when a harmful product could cause temporary or medically reversible negative health effects or where the probability of serious negative health effects is remote. Teva USA’s assessment found that the overall harm in the patient population was considered to be medium. It said it hasn’t received pertinent complaints related to the pills.

Teva claims it sent recall letters to consumers with instructions on how to return the packets. You can also check with your pharmacist about what to do with remaining pills. However, if you’ve been injured and believe it was the result of your blood pressure medication, you’ll what to keep your pills as evidence. You’ll also want to consult with seasoned attorneys about your claim. In some cases, when a consumer is injured by their blood pressure medication, it’s appropriate to sue for compensation by bringing a product liability lawsuit. These lawsuits are filed when there is a design, manufacturing, or marketing defect. In most cases, our lawyers will need to retain experts to determine whether the problem with the medication can be chalked up to a defect.

Each state has its own rules related to liability. Theories of liability that may be appropriate, depending on the jurisdiction, include strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty, breach of contract, and statutory violation. Most often, strict liability is favorable to those who have been harmed because our lawyers will not need to establish a duty of care. Rather, we’ll need to show: (1) defect, (2) causation, and (3) damages.

Assuming we can establish liability for injuries, we may be able to recover economic and noneconomic damages on your behalf. Economic damages can include medical bills, replacement services, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses. Noneconomic damages may include pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, lost earning capacity, loss of consortium, and compensation for other intangible losses.

If you were harmed by blood pressure medication, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a basis to sue for damages.  We are dedicated to fighting for injured consumers around the country. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.