"Ask a Lawyer" - Xarelto

I was prescribed Xarelto to prevent strokes in October 2013. Because of Xarelto, I required hospitalization for severe bleeding. I understand there is a lawsuit I can join.  How do I make a claim?  Joanne, Jasper 

Joanne, we are actively representing clients who took Xarelto and developed bleeding issues.  Call us at 205-387-7777 and we can file a claim for you immediately.  Claims need to be filed quickly because time is running out.  Let me explain what experts believe is causing the problems.

What is Xarelto?

Xarelto was introduced three years ago, claiming it could change the quality of people’s lives that need to take blood-thinning medication daily.  It was touted as a superior alternative to Coumadin (warfarin). Coumadin has been the go-to medicine for prevention of strokes for the past 60 years. All blood thinners have a side effect of an increased risk of bleeding problems.  However, Xarelto has been linked to an increasing number of adverse event reports involving uncontrollable bleeding injuries.

Xarelto Uncontrollable Bleeding Allegations

Drug manufacturers failed to warn about dangerous side effects that caused uncontrollable bleeding that resulted in hospitalizations, the need for blood transfusions and in severe cases, death.  Severe injuries and deaths could have been averted if the pharmaceutical companies had not provided misleading information about blood monitoring, or if stronger warnings had been provided about the lack of a Xarelto reversal agent or antidote.

Xarelto: No Antidote

Unlike Coumadin (warfarin) that required constant blood monitoring, Xarelto was touted as a revolutionary product that was a once-a-day blood thinner that did not burden the patient with constant monitoring. Xarelto claimed that it is easier to use, since it does not require regular blood monitoring. Medical experts, however, insist that Xarelto blood monitoring actually helps doctors identify patients at the greatest risk of bleeding.

Coumadin bleeds can be quickly reversed in an emergency with vitamin K or blood transfusions. However, there is no approved bleeding antidote for patients using Xarelto, and many of the bleeding side effects have resulted in catastrophic outcomes after doctors were unable to control Xarelto bleeds.

Your family doctor is not to blame:

Your doctor prescribed an FDA-approved drug that was reasonable given your illness and your general health. He or she used all of the information available to prescribe the right medication to treat your condition.  However, the pharmaceutical company knew about the potentially fatal side effects and failed to tell your doctor about the risks. In this type of situation it is the pharmaceutical company, not your doctor, who is legally responsible for your injuries. 

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