Sunday, December 2, 2012

Effects of Drug Interactions


Doctors commonly prescribe their patients medications that help to curb or cure their ailments. These medications are often prescription only because they are potent drugs that may harm individuals who use them incorrectly or without reason.

Another reason why they are restricted is because they may be more likely to interact with other drugs than over the counter drugs are. When this is the case, doctors must be careful to prescribe drugs that will not conflict with one another and cause the patient harm.

Unfortunately, some doctors fail to catch their errors and suggest that their patients take drugs that will put the individual's life in danger. When an individual does suffer harm from a dangerous combination, he or she may be entitled to financial compensation.

The effects of interactions largely depend on the certain drugs that an individual takes. Many interactions lead to common problem though, including high blood concentration of certain substances like potassium, dangerously low blood pressure, and blood clots.

Each of these effects can seriously injure an individual and leave him or her with long term or even permanent disabilities. In more severe cases, individuals may pass away from the injuries that they suffer.

Those who suffer harm from drug interactions may be entitled to financial compensation from their doctors. Individuals wishing to seek financial compensation will need to file medical malpractice lawsuits against the responsible individuals.

Before filing legal action, individuals should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to help them build and fight their cases. Though hiring a lawyer will not guarantee that an individual will win his or her case, it may improve his or her chances of a beneficial outcome.

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