Bobbie Dyal and Robert Dyal, from Talladega, Alabama are suing Actavis Totowa, the maker of a heart drug Digitek, which was used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. The FDA ordered a recall of Digitek in 2005. Read more HERE.
The lawsuit claims that defective Digitek pills caused Bobbie Dyal to suffer permanent heart damage attributed to digitalis toxicity, a lethal reaction to digoxin overdose. Injuries allegedly occurred a few weeks before the FDA announced the national recall.
Symptoms of digitalis toxicity include:
- Visual changes, changes in color perception – yellow-green distortion is most common, but red, brown, blue, and white also occur; halos, bright spots, blind spots, blurred vision
- Palpitations
- Irregular pulse, bradycardia (slow heart rate below 60 bpm)
- Dizziness, loss of consciousness
- Low blood pressure
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea/ vomiting
- Decreased urine output
- Excessive nighttime urination
- Cold sweats
- Difficulty breathing when lying down
- Death
Digitek tablets were distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. under a “Bertek” label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL” label. The public has been advised to contact their health care providers if they have any medical questions regarding the recalled Digitek tablets. Do not discontinue any medication without first consulting your doctor.
If you believe you have been injured, feel free to contact the Tim Edwards or Ed Wallis today at (901) 527-4673 or SEND US AN E-MAIL today.
