Xarelto Lawsuit Alleges Drug Causes Uncontrollable Bleeding

October 28, 2015 – – BloodThinnerHelp.com reports that as Xarelto lawsuits continue to appear across the United States, allegations stating that the drug causes uncontrollable bleeding are heard with increasing frequency. Xarelto is an anticoagulant which the effects of cannot be stopped as easily as those of traditional blood thinners, like warfarin.

Many consumers who require blood thinning drugs have converted to Xarelto, as its one-size-fits-all nature provides convenience. Unlike warfarin, Xarelto does not require regular monitoring, dosage adjustments, or specific dietary restrictions. However, it also does not have an antidote.

When individuals using warfarin are injured and experience bleeding episodes, physicians are able to administer vitamin K, which reverses the effects of the drug and causes the blood to clot, keeping the patient safe. Those taking Xarelto, however, will not respond to vitamin K if bleeding, and are therefore in greater danger of a bleedout. In these instances, doctors are required to resort to life-saving measures, such as blood transfusions, to keep the patient alive.

Many plaintiffs now filing lawsuits allege that they were not aware of the fact that Xarelto offered no antidote. They similarly state that had they been made aware of this information, they would have avoided Xarelto despite its conveniences, in order to avoid what could be a catastrophic event. They additionally claim that manufacturers were negligent by promoting the drug as a safe and effective Coumadin alternative. Many in the medical field are now indicating that the drug should in fact be monitored.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has also placed two “black box” warnings on the product. These are the most strict warnings possible to be connected with a product before ordering a complete recall. The drug is connected to over 1,000 lawsuits concerning uncontrollable bleeding and the serious side effects it presents. Many lawsuits continue to be filed, and these numbers are expected to greatly increase.

Xarelto lawsuits have been consolidated to form Multidistrict litigation in hopes of speeding up the litigation process for all involved, and avoiding duplicate discovery.

Xarelto attorney Marc Goldich is currently working to ensure that anyone who has suffered from serious health problems while using Xarelto is able to explore their legal rights. He offers free consultations for individuals involved.

For additional information on Xarelto Lawsuits or to ask questions, contact Marc Goldich, Esq. at 866-425-8902.

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