Levitra, manufactured by Bayer, has been linked to serious adverse effects such as blindness and other side effects.
Approved by the FDA in 2003, Levitra is used by millions of American men to treat impotence and erectile dysfunction. Recent studies have discovered a link between the popular erectile dysfunction medications, Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, and occurrences of Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Levitra induced NAION claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken Levitra and suffered from NAION, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What is the problem with Levitra?
Levitra is used by millions of American men to treat impotence and erectile dysfunction. It recently been linked to patients developing Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Symptoms usually begin affecting men approximately 36 hours after ingesting the drug. NAION is a condition in with vision loss occurs due to damage to the optic nerve from a lack of blood supply. Nearly 8,000 people are affected by NAION yearly. Patients usually notice poor vision in one eye after awakening. Individuals suffering from NAION describe a haze or dark shadow obscuring either the upper or lower half of the vision in one eye. After being affected by NAION, there is no effective treatment to reverse the damage. Most men do not suffer from total vision loss. Usually only a moderate amount of vision loss is incurred.
Side Effects of Levitra
There are a variety of side effects associated with Levitra. Our firm is pursing the following types of serious, life-threatening side effects:
- Blindness
- Vision loss
- NAION
- Hearing Loss
Do I Have a Levitra Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Levitra induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by Levitra, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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