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We all understand what it’s like to feel an impulse. Most if not all of us have made impulse purchases or other decisions based on an onrush of emotion or energy. While these types of impulses are relatively common, the impulses that lead to permanent, life-changing decisions occur on a whole different level and carry an entirely different set of consequences.
Unfortunately, an extremely popular prescription medication known as Abilify has been allegedly linked to serious problems with impulse control, leading users to engage in such activities as compulsive gambling and other harmful behavior. If you or someone you love has been harmed in this manner, you need to contact an experienced Abilify attorney as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation. You can reach us online or by calling (888)640-3784.
Why Choose Us for Your Abilify Lawyer?
- Mark Shapiro has been handling tort litigation cases, such as Abilify, for over a decade.
- Our Abilify attorney only specializes in mass tort litigation, giving us insight and specialized knowledge to handle your case.
- At Shapiro Legal Group, PLLC, our mass tort attorney ensure that any negligent parties are held responsible for your injuries by pursuing the maximum possible compensation you need to make a full recovery.
What Is Abilify?
Abilify was introduced in 2002 in a cooperative effort between Bristol-Myers Squibb and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. Abilify is prescribed to treat several different psychological conditions, including:
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Major depressive disorders
- Mood swings
- Problematic irritability
- Aggression problems
The drug was wildly successful in several different ways, most notably in terms of its sales. Estimates indicate that in the five-year period between 2011 and 2015, Abilify generated more than $7.5 billion in total sales in the United States alone or an average of $1.5 billion per year. In addition, more than $2.7 billion in sales was generated by Abilify in non-US markets during the same time frame.
Alleged Abilify Side Effects
Within the past few years, studies and several reports have been released alleging that Abilify side effects have been inflicting harm on unsuspecting patients. Specifically, a study that can be found here concluded that drugs that include Abilify could lead to the following problems:
- Compulsive gambling
- Sexual addiction
- Compulsive shopping
- Poriomania
Abilify is a member of a class of drugs known as dopamine receptor agonists, which was the focus of this study.
Abilify Lawsuits
Unfortunately, this problem led to the filing of Abilify lawsuits in different parts of the country. That’s because compulsive behaviors can be extremely damaging for anyone. These behaviors, whether they involve compulsive gambling, sexual activity, shopping or anything else can inflict the following types of damage on a patient and his or her family:
- Loss of financial stability
- Divorce
- Bankruptcy
- Criminal charges
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Loss of employment
- Severe emotional harm on the patient and loved ones
These are all tremendous losses and need to be recaptured if someone has endured them because of the wrongful actions of a person, people or corporations.
The Realities of a Defective Drugs such as an Abilify Lawsuit
When consumers are injured by enormous drug companies, they face a difficult situation for several reasons. First, injured consumers need to focus on their recoveries. Secondly, these consumers may soon face a team of highly skilled Abilify lawsuit lawyer whose professional duty is to protect their clients. If this situation sounds familiar, you should not attempt to work through it alone.