Brought on the market in 1995, Warner-Lambert’s drug, Neurontin, was originally approved by the FDA for use in controlling epileptic seizures in conjunction with another drug. Almost immediately, Neurontin was promoted for “off-label” use – use for problems not approved by the FDA. Promoting “off-label” use is illegal and Pfizer is currently being investigated for the promotion of "off-label" use by the attorney general of numerous states. Recent lawsuits against Pfizer reveal that it paid physicians thousands of dollars in incentives to prescribe Neurontin for "off-label" uses based on questionable research.
Since its inception, the use of Neurontin has been promoted by Pfizer as being effective for the treatment of the following:
Bipolar disorder
Pain
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Migraines
Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures
Restless Leg Syndrome
Monotherapy Treatment for Epilepsy
The FDA had approved none of the treatments so, consequently, what Pfizer did was illegal. Pfizer has recently pled guilty to illegally marketing Neurontin in the unapproved treatment of the above.
For more information on Neurontin, see our FAQ’s and In The News pages.
Dinkes & Schwitzer is an experienced law firm that has successfully handled a wide range of pharmaceutical litigation claims.
We stand up for the rights of consumers against big drug companies. Contact Dinkes & Schwitzer at 1-800-933-1212 if you or a family member has suffered an injury or side effect from the use of Neurontin and would like more information concerning your legal rights.
All cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, which means you risk nothing. There is never an attorney fee for us, unless there is a recovery for you.
