Hismanal, a treatment for allergies and hay fever, was recalled in 1999. Hismanal was linked to death, cardiovascular problems, anaphylaxis and drug interactions. Hismanal was an antihistamine used to prevent symptoms associated with allergies, like runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and other symptoms. However, the side effects, including death, associated with Hismanal outweighed the potential benefits of the drug.
What are some important things I should know about Hismanal?
Hismanal is no longer available on the U.S. market. Hismanal was banned from the market in 1999 by the FDA because of its dangerous side effects. The FDA determined that the potential side effects caused by Hismanal outweighed any potential benefits. Hismanal was on the market for 11 years, since 1988.
Hismanal was originally prescribed to patients who needed relief from allergies and hay fever symptoms, including runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and itching. Hismanal also treated hives and other inflammations associated with allergies. Hismanal was taken once a day with a full glass of water.
Pregnant women; people taking certain medications; and people with asthma, urinary retention or enlarged prostate, kidney or liver disease, or heart disease were not supposed to use Hismanal. Hismanal was linked to serious injury and deaths from cardiovascular complications, anaphylaxis and drug interactions. Hismanal reacted dangerously with drugs such as antibiotics, protease inhibitors for AIDS patients, antidepressants, and grapefruit juice.
People who took Hismanal and suffered from serious complications had symptoms such as:
- allergic reactions
- irregular heartbeats
- fainting
- seizures
- drowsiness or dizziness
- nausea
- nervousness
- headache
Some people who took Hismanal are still suffering from heart-related complications today. If you were injured because of Hismanal, you should contact a personal injury attorney immediately.