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Glossary of Prescription Drug Terms

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Mellaril: An antipsychotic drug for schizophrenics. Mellaril has been associated with other drugs that may cause cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death.

Mental Anguish: Mental suffering. In some cases, damages may be awarded for mental anguish even though no physical injury is present.

Meridia: A prescription diet drug containing sibutramine. Sibutramine has been associated adverse cardiovascular effects and, in some instances, death.

Misrepresentation: False advertising, especially when ads claim that a product is safer than it truly is.

Motion: An application to the court requesting an order or rule in favor of the applicant.