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When placed on the market by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 1999, Tequin®, manufactured under a 1996 license from Kyorin Pharmaceutical of Japan, was promoted as a new and effective antibiotic for the treatment of lung, sinus and urinary tract infections as well as certain sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea. Since that time, however, it has been shown to cause serious blood-sugar irregularities, particularly among the elderly. Public Citizen, the public interest group founded by Ralph Nader, filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration demanding a Tequin® recall. The petition made reference to 388 patients with blood-sugar irregularities associated with Tequin®, including 20 deaths and 159 hospitalizations since January 2000. According to Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group, "This drug carries unique risk but has no unique benefits and therefore should not be on the market."
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Bristol-Myers Squibb, the manufacturer of Tequin®, has acknowledged the link between use of the product and the increased risk of serious blood sugar disorders. Users of Tequin® have experienced serious health incidents involving hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). More than 150 people have been hospitalized as a result, and some 20 deaths have occurred.
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To get more information on Tequin side effects and your legal rights, please contact one of our attorneys.
- What side effects are commonly encountered
with Tequin®? - What is hypoglycemia?
- What is hyperglycemia?
- What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia?
- What danger does hyperglycemia involve?
- Who should avoid Tequin®?
- Are there any general precautions that should be followed with Tequin®?
- Has Tequin® been recalled?
- I understand why I need to see a doctor immediately, but why do I need a lawyer right away?
- Why do I have to hire a lawyer?
- What kind of lawyer should I hire?
- What financial compensation can I recover in a pharmaceutical product liability claim?
- What is Assumption of Risk?
- What is pharmaceutical product liability?
- How long will it take to settle my Tequin® claim?
- How much should I expect to spend on legal fees in my Tequin® case?
Tequin Resources
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Tequin Lawyers
If you or a loved one has suffered blood sugar disorders or other health problems after using Tequin®, you should advise your physician immediately. Also, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation if medical examination suggests health problems which may be related to Tequin®. Do not put off seeking legal advice. This website provides contact information to highly qualified and skilled Tequin® litigation attorneys in your area who are standing by to take your case. As all claims are subject to time limits, you may be denied receiving compensation if you allow the time to pass without asserting your claim. Please call today.