HIV and AIDS were once upon a time death knells for individuals known to be at high risk of contracting the virus. This is because there were no effective medications that could control this condition, except for highly toxic antivirals back in the late 80s and early 90’s. As a result, many individuals died from painful complications and opportunistic infections that made their way into one’s body after the immune system was completely decimated by the virus. AIDS was a definite death sentence, and millions of individuals suffered and played the waiting game. As decades went by, scientists found a way to control the spread of the virus by creating a prophylactic medication that would stop the virus from replicating by reducing the copies of the same to such low numbers that the individual would not be able to transmit the virus to others. Truvada was launched in the early 2000s to resounding cheers from affected groups such as LGBTI individuals, injecting drug users and HIV positive women looking to get pregnant. Truvada is known as a pre-exposure prophylactic drug that one takes for a specific amount of time before engaging in sex, and if taken correctly, they may not be able to transmit the virus. Truvada is effective 99 percent of the time if it is taken properly, and no doses are missed. However, Truvada held a dark secret for a very long time which was not disclosed to the public, and this was the side-effect of it being highly toxic to one’s kidneys as well as having the potential to weaken bones over time and make them prone to fracturing.
Are you looking for a best Truvada class action lawsuit attorney? Please call our Truvada bone lawyers NOW at (773) 250-6198 to learn more about your legal options for compensation. Tens of thousands of people have taken Truvada for years, not knowing that the drug was slowly destroying their kidneys and bones. This is information that was hidden by Gilead Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Truvada for a long time for financial reasons – they wanted to make as much money as they could before letting the public know about this after filling their coffers with the profits. This failure to warn the public and intentionally putting them at risk of harm is the central theme being explored in these lawsuits where tens of thousands or even more may have been affected. If you took Truvada as a means of protecting you and others against HIV and AIDS and were diagnosed with kidney failure or bone fracture, you may be able to file a lawsuit in order to recover compensation. What makes our Truvada lawsuit attorneys different is the fact that we have experience litigating claims on behalf of our clients, and we’ve litigated and won large million dollar settlements for more than 70 cases. It is this experience with presenting cases in front of Judges and jury that makes us the natural choice for all Truvada lawsuits something that most law firms do not have. In addition to having a bilingual staff (hablamos Espanol), we also take on cases on contingency fee basis, which means that there are NO UPRONT FEES during the processing of the case as we only get paid once we recover compensation on your behalf. Regardless of where you are in the country, we can help you with your Truvada lawsuit claim – call us NOW at (773) 250-6198 for more information; the call and consultation are ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Here are some of the side-effects associated with Truvada:
- Strange dreams
- Respiratory infections
- Rashes and itching
- Skin hyperpigmentation
- Abdominal pain
- Sinus problems
- Weight loss
- Diarrhea or loose stools
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
Many people are reporting bone density loss and even tooth loss as a result of taking Truvada.
The major, disturbing side-effects of Truvada are:
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Osteoporosis or decreased bone density
Truvada is a medication that has large molecules. This makes it difficult for the body to absorb it into the bloodstream. After some time, Truvada metabolites pool in the kidney’s renal tubules and in a few months to a year, phosphate levels in the body drop. Phosphate is required in the maintaining bone density. As a result, individuals taking Truvada long-term are more likely to be diagnosed with broken bones, bone fracture, osteopenia and osteoporosis. If you have been taking Truvada and are now experiencing joint, back, or hip pain, you may have already started losing bone density, and it may only be a matter of time before you are diagnosed with bone loss and osteoporosis. What’s even more concerning is the fact that young adults taking the medication are being diagnosed with bone loss that is typically seen in the elderly.
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Kidney Damage and Failure
Due to the fact that Truvada puts strain on the kidneys on account of the metabolites pooling in the renal tubules, individuals taking this medication slowly suffer kidney failure which tends to be insidious or impossible to notice until at a much later stage when the symptoms becoming glaringly apparent. Along with kidney damage, individuals taking Truvada long-term may develop lactic acidosis which is the buildup of lactic acid in the body due to diminishing kidney function. Lactic acidosis may cause a constellation of symptoms such as nausea, fatigue and weakness, difficulty breathing and vomiting.
Experienced Truvada Class Action Lawsuit Attorneys – Call Us NOW!
Filing a Truvada lawsuit is the natural course of action to take if you were diagnosed with osteoporosis, lost your teeth while taking Truvada. Class action lawsuit targeting individuals that were negatively affected by Truvada is underway, with the first bellwether trials slated to begin sometimes in 2022. This lawsuit will help you recover a number of things such as the cost of present and future medical care, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, loss of income-earning ability, and so much more. If you suffered kidney damage and bone loss due to Truvada, please call us NOW at (773) 250-6198 to learn more about how we can help you get compensated. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.