Exposed to Paraquat?
Research has shown that people exposed to this herbicide might develop Parkinson’s disease.
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What is Paraquat?
Paraquat dichloride (Paraquat) is an organic chemical compound used as an herbicide since 1961. It is also known as Methyl Viologen or N, N′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride (systematic name). Originally produced by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) well over one century ago, it reached its peak popularity as a liquid defoliant only much later, in the 1960s, to control weeds and prepare crops to harvest.Today, it is commercially available in several strengths and is one of the most used pesticides in the US in more than one hundred different types of crops. In particular, it is appreciated as an alternative to RoundUp to kill glyphosate-resistant weeds.
Why should you file a Paraquat lawsuit in 2022?
Many Paraquat toxic exposure lawsuits have been filed across the United States by plaintiffs who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Many Paraquat toxic exposure lawsuits have been filed across the United States by plaintiffs who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
The effects of acute Paraquat poisoning include:
- Nausea, vomiting, and other serious gastrointestinal symptoms
- Reduced blood pressure
- Electrolyte abnormalities
- Pulmonary edema and lung scarring
- Liver failure
- Kidney failure
- Tachycardia and heart failure
- Seizures and coma
Why should you file a Paraquat lawsuit in 2022?
Many Paraquat toxic exposure lawsuits have been filed across the United States by plaintiffs who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
About the author
Dr. Claudio Butticè
Medical Writer and Journalist
Dr. Claudio Butticè, Pharm.D., is a former clinical and hospital pharmacist who worked for several public hospitals in Italy. He is now an accomplished book author and journalist. He also works as a medical consultant.
