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| Drug induced side effects of liver damage continues to be an important public health problem identified by the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Serzone side effects of liver damage that has been reported shows the dangers of drug-induced liver damage that have been reported to occur in over 109 cases. Drug induced liver damage can cause liver failure that can lead to death. There have been at least 23 cases of users that have experienced Serzone side effects of liver failure that resulted in the need for a liver transplant and/or death. | Serzone side effects of liver damage have been found to occur of about three to four times the estimated background rate of liver failure. This rate is an underestimation because of underreporting. Serzone side effects cases of liver damage could be much higher in actuality than reported due to the underreporting that may occur. A company spokeswoman at Bristol-Myers was asked why Serzone side effects warnings were sent to Canada but not to American physicians warning of the possible fatal side effects of liver damage Serzone can cause. The spokeswoman, Tracy Fury, responded that, "We didn't' think it was necessary in the U.S. because what happened in Canada was specific to Canada." | |
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Currently, Serzone contains Black Box warning labels that warn of "cases of life-threatening hepatic failure have been reported in patients treated with Serzone". The Serzone side effects cases of liver failure that resulted in death or transplant normally ranged from 2 weeks to 6 months on Serzone therapy. People with liver failure should be aware of any of the following Serzone side effects:
Serzone side effects of liver damage may require a liver transplant. A doctor will perform tests to determine if in fact a liver transplant is the best treatment option. Data on mortality after a liver transplant for a five-year survival rate is 70%, but past five years there is a drop off. In 2000, new regulations giving patients access to livers from a wider geographical area went into effect. The guidelines ended a nearly two-year battle between Congress and Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala over how to distribute organs for transplant. In 1999, about 5,000 people died waiting for organs, and about 1,200 of those were waiting for a liver. More than 68,000 people are now waiting for organs, with 15,000 of them waiting for a liver. With the continuation of liver problems reported in conjunction with prescription drug side effects, like Serzone antidepressant, the number of individuals being added to the list waiting for organs continues to grow.
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:Quick Serzone Guide: Brand name: Serzone |
