Chantix Suicide Lawsuit
A new study underscores the association of Chantix to violent acts, including suicide.
The study, published in the medical journal PLoS ONE, reviewed FDA adverse event reports, finding that Chantix was associated with 408 adverse reports involving violence. This is more than twice any other drug on the market.
This study bolsters what many Chantix lawsuits have alleged: that Chantix causes violence and suicide in a minority of patients. Why does Chantix do this? No one knows for sure. But Chantix increases the release of dopamine or serotonin to the brain which may cause animus consequences in some patients.
The study indicated something else interesting, that people committing violent acts while on Chantix were not necessarily the "pushed over the edge" type. Chantix may cause people to commit violent acts rather suddenly but then the urge to cause harm to oneself or others quickly dissipates.
Accordingly, our Chantix lawyers are now investigating potential lawsuits for suicides on Chantix. If you or a loved one on Chantix has experienced an injury as a result of any of these symptoms or events, or if you are a lawyer looking to refer your potential Chantix lawsuit to a pharmaceutical lawyer, call a Chantix class action lawyer at 1-800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation.
