Depo Provera Lawsuit

A $700 million class action Depo Provera lawsuit has been filed in Toronto against pharmaceutical company Pfizer on behalf of women who have been using the contraceptive method and have developed osteoporosis. The lawsuit claims that long-term users of Depo Provera have been diagnosed with serious bone density problems including but not limited to osteoporosis, fractures, brittle teeth, spine injuries, and hip injuries.

The Depo Provera lawsuit says that Pfizer failed to warn doctors and patients of the serious bone density risks associated with long-term use of the drug and had originally promoted the injection as a safe contraceptive method for long-term use. Prior to studies performed in 2004, warnings for the drug consisted of less severe side effects such as weight gain, irregular bleeding, headaches and bloating. It wasn't until 2004, that Pfizer warned American and Canadian officials of the serious threat of bone density loss associated with Depo Provera, stating that the drug should not be used as a long-term contraceptive method.

A prosecuting attorney in the Depo-Provera lawsuit states, in regard to the plaintiffs, "They are all too young to be developing osteoporosis." Pfizer issued a statement saying that they are prepared to vigorously defend the lawsuit, emphasizing that Depo-Provera is an important option for women and is used safely by millions around the world.

If you or a family member has developed osteoporosis, osteopenia, a hip or joint fracture, been diagnosed with bone mineral density, breast cancer, or other forms of cancer from using Depo Provera, you may want to retain an attorney in order to file a Depo Provera lawsuit. By filing a Depo Provera lawsuit against the manufacturer Pfizer, you can obtain compensation for losses and injuries sustained by this birth control injection.