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(Project 2000) scroll to bottom for settlement update & 2005 Presc. Insert Leg. Info

We thank Jane Sinclair (bjsinclair@earthlink.net) for providing the following information in the continuing saga of the Pfizer product known as Rimadyl.

Jane says, "The Doris Day Animal League magazine, "Animal Guardian" has an article on Rimadyl in the Fall, 2000 issue, page 17. You can get a free copy of this issue by going to this link: http://www.ddal.org It's a short article but says it all.

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Miracle Cure Can Be Deadly    The best-selling drug known as Rimadyl, which has enjoyed remarkable success as an anti-inflammatory medicine for pets, has been found to be deadly for some dogs, as witnessed by the FDA receiving more than 6,000 bad reaction reports about the drug manufactured by Pfizer. As a result, the FDA requested that Pfizer advise consumers in their advertising that death was a possible side effect. Pfizer refused and pulled their advertising, however they have included "death" as a possible side effect on the drug label. Plans call for a "Dear Doctor" letter to be issued to veterinarians and a safety sheet will be attached to pill packages.

Pfizer acknowledges a problem with some dog owners, especially the consumer group which mounted a campaign dubbed BARKS, for Be Aware of Rimadyl's Known Side-effects (including loss of appetite, wobbling, vomiting, seizures and severe liver malfunction). The drug company is reported to be contacting pet owners who have told their stories on the Internet, and is offering to pay medical and diagnostic expenses for some dogs who may have been harmed by Rimadyl.    Rimadyl sales continue to grow as does support from veterinarians.  While the drug has proved helpful to many dogs with arthritis, it has proven deadly to some dogs. Make sure if your veterinarian prescribes Rimadyl that you thoroughly discuss the possible side effects so you can carefully monitor your dog's health.
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This is a major breakthrough in our education campaign for responsible use of this drug. Jane Sinclair
For Misty and all the Rimadyl dogs B.   A.   R.   K.    S.
(Be Aware of Rimadyl's Known Side-effects)

dateline Nov 2004 Rimadyl Settlement
 2,000 Complaints last year.  In 1998 Rimadyl accounted for 39% of ALL adverse reactions reported to the FDA.  Get the whole story

Sept 10, 2004 The recent interest by Pfizer Animal Health's Chief of the adverse reaction department in talking with one of my colleagues regarding the death of her dog (and Rimadyl is thought to be the cause) is most encouraging.   I understand she provided a toll-free number to call for anyone who wants to talk about what happened to their dog, or anyother questions they may have regarding Rimadyl.  The number is 1-800-366-5288 - from 9-12 and 1-5 Monday through Friday.
 

Legislative steps are underway in some states to force compliance of  TDP Project 2000 Prescription Inserts

Other informative links  Adverse Reactions  Rimadyl Recall Background  Success!  Pro Heart 6 Recalled & Rimadyl Settles   


 

 

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