How To Easily Claim a Valsartan Recall
Drugs are supposed to make you feel better. So, when an approved medication like Valsartan makes you develop worse health complications, the situation can get scary. Recalls are very important to innocent consumers as they help them acquire compensation, get refunds or replacements for low-quality and harmful manufactured products.
It is very frightening when recalls are made on products that affect our health such as the Neutrogena sunscreen, Metformin, or the Philips CPAP machine. States such as California have been leading the way in recalling products such as sunscreen, leaving everybody in awe.
Recalls on food can also be frightening; be it Dog food, Tyson chicken, or Hot pockets, you should know if a product might be dangerous. Car recalls are better because at least one can search for the vehicle recall using the VIN. On the other hand, a Peloton bike recall can be almost impossible to find.
What Happened with the Valsartan Recall?
Back in July 2018, the Food and Drug Administration issued a voluntary recall for some drugs containing Valsartan, used in the treatment of hypertension and heart complications, because they were found to contain the carcinogenic chemical called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). To date, not all affected persons have been compensated and gotten refunds from the company recall.
Possible side effects may include:
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Symptoms similar to the flu
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Back pain
- High blood potassium- symptoms include: heart rhythm problems, muscle weakness, slow heart rate
- Cough
- Skin rash
| Most concerning side effects include but are not limited to: | |
| Allergic reactions | If you have trouble breathing or if your tongue or throat swells, your body may have triggered a severe allergic reaction. Seek immediate medical help. |
| Kidney problems | The FDA stated that patients who have taken the drug had reported renal (kidney) impairment, hence this drug could worsen those who have kidney disease. |
| Liver damage | There have been reports of elevated liver enzymes from those who have been taking valsartan as well as very rare cases of hepatitis. |
| Impotency | The FDA has received reports from patients becoming impotent after taking valsartan. The label doesn’t show whether that impotence refers to erectile dysfunction. |
| Hyperkalemia | Hyperkalemia is an abnormally elevated level of potassium in the blood that can lead to cardiac arrest or even death.
This has also been found present in some patients who have taken the drug. |
How To Make a Claim about the Valsartan Recall on Your Own
If your valsartan manufacturer has been named in the recall, you shouldn't stop taking your medication. Doing this may cause you more immediate health problems. It is important that you first discuss with your doctor your treatment options.
The next step is to log in to the FDA's Drug Recalls Database to search for your drug. In the case of a medication recall, some manufacturers guide consumers through this process. If you fail to find the drug on the FDA's website, reach out to your pharmacist.
In the event that your drug has been recalled, do not throw away your medication before being prescribed a new dose.
An Alternative Way to Make a Claim about Recalled Valsartan Products
Consumers who have developed cancer from long-term Valsartan use have hired lawyers to file lawsuits on their behalf. However, this process is time-consuming and tiring, as the lawsuits have to be heard in court and wait until a verdict is passed.
Who is Eligible for the Valsartan Recall?
The Valsartan recall includes some, but not all, generic drugs that are made with Valsartan as the primary active ingredient. This recall currently excludes brand name Valsartan-containing drugs such as Exforge, Exforge HCT, Diovan, and Entresto.
Do I Immediately Get A Recall If I Report My Product?
Reporting contaminated Valsartan products will not guarantee a recall, especially if the products were certified as safe before their distribution. Even when you have strong evidence to support your case, some companies may frustrate you before they can approve your claim or offer you a replacement.
Most successful claims are made by third parties such as lawyers and other influential people. This means that you will have to incur an extra cost to succeed at passing your claim. In most cases, these charges are too high, making the entire process impossible. DoNotPay is the most trusted third-party you can use to make your claim for any recalled product. The affected party needs to follow simple steps on our website.
How To Claim the Valsartan Recall Using DoNotPay
Once you become aware that your product is under a recall, DoNotPay will assist you in getting a refund, repair, or replacement, in five easy steps:
How the Product Recall Claims product works:
- Tell us about your purchase, including the product name, brand, store you purchased the item from, price, and date of purchase. If you purchased the item online, enter your transaction details and payment method as well.
- Tell us how you found out about the recall.
- Choose whether you want a refund, repair, or replacement.
- Upload photographic evidence of your purchase and the product if you still have it.
- Choose whether you have the capacity to return the item or not.
And just like that, DoNotPay will send your recall request to the manufacturing company on your behalf, asking for a refund, repair, or replacement. You should hear back from the company directly with confirmation and how they will issue the refund/replacement, or the next steps in getting the item repaired.
How to Check for Recalls Using DoNotPay's Product Recall Monitor
If you don't have a specific recalled product in mind yet, DoNotPay can check to see if any of your recent purchases have been recalled. Simply forward any receipts you have to recalls@donotpay.com, and we'll scan them against our updated list of recalled items.
How the product recall monitor works:
- Register your email for our Recall Monitor through the Product Recalls product.
- Forward any email receipts you have to recalls@donotpay.com (you can set up auto-forwarding to make it easier!)
DoNotPay will notify you immediately if one of your purchases is recalled. We'll then help you claim a refund or replacement for it through the steps above!
Why Use DoNotPay to Get Your Valsartan Recall?
You should use DoNotPay to get your Valsartan recall because DoNotPay is:
- Fast--You don't have to spend hours trying to solve the issue
- Easy--You don't have to struggle to fill out tedious forms or keep track of all the steps involved in solving your problem
- Successful--You can rest assured knowing we'll make the best case for you
What Other Services Can DoNotPay Offer?
DoNotPay has so many other services to offer which include, but are not limited to:
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