If you start to feel sick, whether it is a common cold or something that requires a doctor visit, medication is the solution used to help you feel better. While drugs can be wonderfully helpful, they can also be dangerous and lead to a need for a drug injury attorney.
In order to keep yourself and those you love in Farmington, Utah, or wherever they live, from an injury resulting from medication, make sure that you discuss risks with your doctor and are aware of the potential side effects.
Check Recalls
If a certain medication starts to show dangerous side effects, the FDA will issue a recall. In order to avoid consuming recalled or tainted drugs, be sure that you are aware of the current recalls in your area. This can easily be done by searching online for an updated list from the FDA.
Research
Researching is so easily done in our society (thank you Google), so if you are unsure about a drug you can search for information through trusted websites. This is especially important if you are about to start a new medication that you have never heard of before. Just be aware of the good along with the bad when making a decision of whether or not to take something prescribed to you could result in a drug injury and needing to call your attorney.
Discuss with Your Doctor
You have the right to know what you are putting into your body and what could potentially happen if you decide to take this medication. Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor to go over the possible risks or side effects of a new medication, how much research has been done into the drug, how it is supposed to help you and warning signs to look for that something has started to go wrong.
If you think you may have a drug injury case, discuss with an attorney as you may be able to receive compensation⎯ in order to avoid court costs, you should be safe and smart about your medications.
Sources:
http://wiki.legalexaminer.com/help-center/articles/how-to-avoid-drug-accidents.aspx