Prempro Lawsuit

Prempro Lawsuit
Lawyers Provide the Latest News on Prempro Litigation
Jury Finds Prempro Caused Breast Cancer, Awards Three Women $134.5 Million
	October 11, 2007—A Nevada jury awarded $134.5 million to three women who developed breast cancer following use of Prempro and Premarin. The verdict was the largest against drugmaker Wyeth related to its hormone replacement therapy. A fourth woman settled before trial and passed away in April 2007 at the age of 59.
Prempro Lawsuit Timeline
	January 29, 2007
	A Philadelphia jury found that Prempro was responsible for Mary Daniel's breast cancer and ordered Wyeth to pay $1.5 million in compensatory damages. The jury concluded that Wyeth was negligent in failing to provide adequate warnings about the risk of breast cancer associated with Prempro.
	October 4, 2006
	In the second case to reach trial, a Pennsylvania jury found that Prempro was the cause of Jennie Nelson's breast cancer and returned a verdict of $1.5 million.
	September 20, 2006
	In the first lawsuit to reach trial, an Arkansas jury found that Wyeth was not responsible for damages to a woman who developed breast cancer after using Prempro.
	April 13, 2004
	Reuters reports that the benefits of hormone replacement therapy were far less than originally thought. The drugs had no role in preventing heart disease, according to the report. Reuters also noted the increased risk of stroke for those taking estrogen replacement pills.
	March 2, 2004
	Researchers have halted another study assessing the risks of a hormone replacement therapy drug from Wyeth. The study found that Premarin increased the risk of stroke and found that harm outweighed any potential benefits.
	May 28, 2003
	A study published in the AMA Journal found that Prempro doubles the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of demential in women who began treatment at age 65 or older.
	February 28, 2003
	Wyeth announces that Prempro may be linked to memory loss.
	May 31, 2002
	The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) abruptly halted a clinical trial assessing the long term effects of Prempro after determining the side effects were so severe that they could not continue to give Prempro to the participants.
What You Should Do
	Your Health
	If you or a loved one has suffered side effects following use of Prempro, promptly consult your physician for an evaluation.
	Your Legal Rights
	If you have been injured by taking Prempro, you may be entitled to compensation. You should act immediately to contact an attorney experienced in matters involving potentially dangerous pharmaceuticals. The law limits the amount of time you have to file a claim so it is critical you contact an attorney immediately.
Our Lawyers Can Help
	O'Steen & Harrison, PLC presently is handling legal claims against the manufacturer of Prempro. We invite you to contact us for a free, confidential consultation about your legal rights. We represent patients throughout the United States. We can help you, too, wherever you live. For free answers to your questions about the Prempro lawsuit, please call us toll-free at 1-800-883-8888 or complete this online contact form.

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