{"id":353216,"date":"2021-11-17T11:20:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T16:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/product-liability\/can-i-sue-my-depression-or-anxiety-medication.html"},"modified":"2024-01-17T12:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:00:08","slug":"can-i-sue-my-depression-or-anxiety-medication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/can-i-sue-my-depression-or-anxiety-medication.html","title":{"rendered":"Can I Sue Over My Depression or Anxiety Medication?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Can I Sue Over My Depression or Anxiety Medication?<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Some drugs are inherently safe but carry a risk of severe side effects.\u00a0If you become sick after taking your antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication, you may have a legal claim.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Many product liability lawsuits involve\u00a0dangerous drugs. Before you decide that suing is the best option, several factors must be considered.<\/p>\n

Below, learn when it makes sense to sue the company that manufactures your medication. There are also scenarios that can present legal issues regarding your medical treatment. Talk to a\u00a0product liability lawyer<\/a>\u00a0if you need more advice about your options.<\/p>\n

Legal Issues With Your Medication<\/h2>\n

Most people with severe mental health conditions manage them with medications. Some people take antipsychotic drugs, while others take antidepressants or medicines to help with their anxiety disorder.<\/p>\n

For the most part, patients take these medications without issue. Other times, patients experience adverse health consequences that require legal action.<\/p>\n

Many\u00a0dangerous drug lawsuits<\/a>\u00a0involve the following:<\/p>\n