Are You at Risk of Overdosing in Kansas City because of Higher Dosage Prescriptions?

Do you take prescription for strong pain killing medication like Vicodin? If you do, this story could be very useful to you. Research suggests that taking medication with stronger doses puts patients at risk of accidental over-dose. A published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows that between 1999 and 2007 the rate of unintentional overdose increased by a whopping 124% in the U.S. and it is strongly believed it is because of stronger prescriptions and greater dosages.

The study conducted by researchers looked at data on 750 accidental opioid overdose deaths that occurred from 2004 to 2008 as well as a random sample of almost 155,000 patients who received opioids to treat pain in 2004 or 2005. The study shows that patients who received a higher maximum daily dose (100 milligrams/day or more) were more likely to overdose than those who received a lower maximum daily dose (between 1 and 20 mg/day).

 

The experienced Kansas City Medical Malpractice Lawyers of Roswold Law Group want you to be safe from medication errors that can cause serious injury if not death. If you feel your prescription is too strong or have begun noticing side-effects after an increase in prescription dosage, notify your doctor immediately. Pain medication should be taken responsibly. So in the same light, do not take more than your doctor prescribes within a dosage time without first consulting your physician.

 

If you or someone you love has suffered as serious injury because of Medical Malpractice in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses, including lost wages, medical bills and even legal fees. Call the experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys of Roswold Law Group. With over 15 years of experience in Medical Malpractice cases including Prescription Errors and Accidents, we may be able to help you and your family get through this difficult time.

 

Contact Roswold Law Group to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim. You can get started today by downloading our free book, "The Ultimate Guide to Medical Malpractice in Kansas and Missouri". We want you to know your rights.