Anti-Anxiety and Anti-Depressant Drugs
Recent studies have shown that nearly 40 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from anxiety disorders. As a result, these individuals may regularly see a psychiatrist for psychological treatment, often leading to the prescription of medication to help treat common symptoms.
Unfortunately, misdiagnosis or inaccurate prescriptions can cause serious health problems for a patient. If you have suffered injury due to a prescription error, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 today.
Major Complications
For many patients, the use certain medications for psychological conditions may disallow the use of other medicines. If a physician fails to properly assess a patient’s needs or medical history, or if he or she fails to take into account currently prescribed medication, the following injuries may occur:
- Increasing the possibility of a dangerous psychological development
- Increasing the possibility of a physical disorder or organ damage
- Increasing the possibility of a birth defect
- Endangering a patient during surgery
In extreme cases, anti-depressants have even been known to cause unexpected bleeding in some individuals. This is a serious concern for patients headed into surgery, and may deter doctors from prescribing certain drugs that can prevent blood clotting.
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If you have suffered pain or serious injury due to the negligence of a physician or other medical professional, there may be legal recourse available for you. To discuss your legal options, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.