Makers of Nasal Spray Migraine Medication Failed to Warn of Addiction, Suit Alleges

INDIANOLA, Miss. - Six Mississippi residents who claim they sustained injuries as a result of using Stadol have filed suit against the manufacturers of the migraine medication alleging that the companies failed to warn about the drug's ability to induce dependency. Mary G. Briscoe, et al., v. Nastech Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., et al., No. 2002-0703-CI (Miss. Cir. Ct., Sunflower Cty.).

The suit, filed in the Circuit Court of Sunflower County, states that the plaintiffs experienced 'grave suffering and agony,' physical and mental pain and anguish, loss of wages and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of their addiction …