John Pettigrew, a 58-year-old British plumber, has been seeing blue for several weeks after overdosing on Viagra. The divorced man hadn’t had sex in over a year. When the time came to get back on the horse, he struggled with his performance, prompting him to seek a prescription for Viagra. He also obtained additional Viagra pills illegally through the Internet.
According to Pettigrew, the drug was doing its job properly, so he figured he may as well increase the dose: “I admit I ignored the advice on the packet — I was having too much fun.”
Blue vision is one of the more rare side effects caused by Viagra. Others include headaches, facial flushing, and upset stomach. However, perhaps the most alarming side effect linked to the erectile dysfunction drug is the development of Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), a sudden vision loss caused by a blockage of blood flow to the optic nerve.
NAION blindness has been reported to be 18 times higher in Viagra users than for other prescription medications approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is important to consult an experienced pharmaceutical injury lawyer if you have suffered an adverse reaction to taking Viagra. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.
If you have a defective drug claim in the Mobile, Alabama area, please contact the Law Offices of Long & Waite, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
