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Originally Posted by Lynn
Yes - you are right Sally, I imagine there was a lot of stuff going on before the initial withdrawal of the drug - and in the early stages thereafter. I guess it probably only became common knowledge after the problem became to unwieldy to hush up (as lots of these things do). For those people who were affected, then they deserve everything they can get. I am just saying that for people like me, I know the risk profile (or at least I think I do  ). |
But my thoughts are whenever a new medication comes to market, especially with a disease as tricky as MS and when you are fiddling around with immune systems, it is fair to expect the consumers are fairly well versed on the possible risks of a brand new medication having dangerous side effects as time wears on.
I am so thankful and my heart breaks for those brave souls who try drugs early on and are the ones who pave the way for others however I do not think it is a matter of malpractice on any level unless there were indications during the trials that were covered up.
These kind of lawsuits scare me because I believe they hinder future trials of new medications.