Lawsuits Against Xarelto
Posted by Lawsuit Information on July 3rd, 2015
Xarelto is a relatively new drug on the market that has a dark history so far. While it was FDA approved, it has unfortunately caused many problems for people. This blood thinning drug is now the subject of many lawsuits. While there are other blood thinning drugs on the market that are considered safe, this one is now considered to be a high risk drug. If you or someone you know has taken the drug or is taking the drug it’s important that you know about the very serious problems associated with this drug. Innocent patients have died because of this unsafe drug and the more people bring up a lawsuit, the sooner this injustice can be stopped.
Most blood thinning drugs have something called an antidote which you could take if you started to experience bleeding that wouldn’t stop. What patients are being told is that this drug has no antidote and people are dying from uncontrolled bleeding. For instance, Vitamin K is the antidote for a similar blood thinning drug. Unfortunately there are many other side effects with this drug besides uncontrolled bleeding.
This drug is being distributed in the United States by a company owned by Johnson and Johnson. The company is being sued for creative an unsafe product that was not properly tested before being released to the public. The sad truth here is that the company knows that this drug is unsafe but for some reason, they continue to market it to people, knowing there are safer drugs available.
Who Is Being Prescribed This Medicine?
Some people are given this medicine after surgery for a short period of time and some people are given this drug for pulmonary embolism. However this drug has been found to actually cause what it is given to help with (which is pulmonary embolism). It is more likely to cause pulmonary embolism in people who take it post surgery. Besides causing causing blood clots in the lungs, this drug has other harmful side effects linked to it.
This drug is being prescribed to help people prone to atrial fibrillation and deep vein thrombosis and the FDA did approve it for that use in 2011. The ultimate goal doctors have in prescribing this medicine is that they want to reduce the risk of stroke in their patients.
Are Patients Winning Lawsuits?
Because death and serious injury or illness affect people’s lives in so many ways as well as the people around them, the lawsuits against Xarelto have been for all the associated costs of the issues that have arisen. This includes funeral costs, medical costs, time away from work, damaged relationships and other emotional costs. Some people also require continuing care. It’s painstaking to file a lawsuit for a lost loved one but it can help to relieve the stress created.
What Might Qualify You For Compensation?
There are a few companies that are involved with the manufacturing and distribution of this drug. They are Bayer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the aforementioned Johnson and Johnson.
There are all different types of bleeding that people are suing for including intestinal, rectal and other uncontrolled bleeding. Brain hemorrhages and blood clotting have also been the basis for lawsuits. The drug has caused embolism (blood clots) and now the FDA recognizes that.
This drug has tragically already been the cause of death for hundreds of people. This is the worst blood thinner on the market. In just one year 350 reports were made to the FDA including fatal cases because of Xarelto.
How Can You File a Lawsuit Against Xarelto?
Contact a qualified lawyer to review your case if you or someone you care for was affected by this drug. You should not be charged for the consultation. Most proper law firms will only receive compensation if you win your case or get a settlement before trial. it’s a good idea to work with a firm that has helped others with similar lawsuits.
