Xarelto Internal Bleeding
Xarelto has been linked to an increased risk of internal bleeding that may become uncontrolled and quite serious, in some cases leading to death. The risks of internal bleeding may be greater than what users were led to believe, especially with the lack of an antidote to stop uncontrolled internal bleeding, as other anti-coagulants have. Due to the risk of dangerous bleeding from Xarelto, physicians and safety experts question whether Xarelto offers benefits over other blood thinners. Read more about the increase in internal bleeding risk from Xarelto below.
Xarelto Internal Bleeding
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant, also known as a blood thinner, which is often prescribed to patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation or have had hip replacement surgery, heart attacks, or strokes. The goal of blood thinners is to prevent dangerous blood clots from forming and obstructing vital blood flow to the organs and brain. Xarelto is one of a newer class of oral anticoagulants that was developed and manufactured by Bayer and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. It was approved for use by the FDA in 2011 after following a fast-track regulatory review. At the time, no antidote was known to stop Xarelto bleeding, leaving some physicians wondering why Xarelto was ever approved for widespread use.
FDA Xarelto Warning
In 2013, Xarelto manufacturers were sent a warning letter by the FDA for using false or misleading information in their advertisements and promotional materials. The FDA also warned that Xarelto manufacturers were minimizing the risks associated with using their drug and making false and misleading claims regarding its effectiveness. To date, there is little evidence to suggest that Xarelto offers clear advantages over warfarin, the blood thinner traditionally prescribed to prevent dangerous blood clots. Warfarin offers one clear advantage over Xarelto - a simple shot of Vitamin K will stop bleeding immediately. Once Xarelto bleeding begins, there is no reliable way to stop it.
Misleading advertising regarding the risks associated with Xarelto internal bleeding is a grave problem. Adverse event reports made to the FDA show that Xarelto causes serious internal bleeding in a higher percentage of patients than do comparable blood thinners. Also worrying is the fact that younger, healthier patients are suffering from Xarelto internal bleeding. And without a clear and reliable method for reversing this problem, Xarelto bleeding can be severe and even fatal.
Xarelto Internal Bleeding Lawsuit FAQs
What medical conditions qualify for a Xarelto lawsuit?
The leading injuries named in Xarelto lawsuits including internal bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke.
Who faces the highest risk of suffering from Xarelto bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke?
Internal bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke are side effects faced by any patient taking Xarelto. The most common patients suffering from these conditions are younger patients (60s) who took the drug following joint replacement surgery, according to FDA records.
Why weren't patients warned about the Xarelto internal bleeding risk sooner?
There are multiple layers to that answer. One on side, some critics blame the FDA regulatory process which fast-tracked this drug without thorough testing. Early research presented to the FDA showed Xarelto offered benefits over warfarin, such as convenience due to the fact that patients would not need to have their blood tested regularly. On the other hand, many experts say the fault ultimately lies with the drug companies, Bayer and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, because the companies purposely glossed over the risks associated with Xarelto bleeding, instead focusing on its supposed benefits. Now experts say Xarelto may not have benefits that outweigh its risks.
Who is eligible to file a Xarelto lawsuit?
If you suffered internal bleeding or a stroke while taking Xarelto, you may qualify to file a Xarelto lawsuit. For more information on filing a Xarelto bleeding lawsuit on behalf of yourself or a loved one, contact our firm for a Xarelto lawsuit case review.
What is the time frame for filing a Xarelto lawsuit for internal bleeding or stroke?
While Xarelto bleeding lawsuits are time sensitive, persons who took Xarelto and suffered side effects such as internal bleeding or hemorrhagic stroke are still eligible to file a Xarelto lawsuit now. To ask an attorney handling Xarelto lawsuit claims about relevant time limits for your case, contact our firm.
For more information, please visit our Xarelto Bleeding website.
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