Xarelto Lawsuit Alleges Texas Woman Required Life-Saving Treatment After Using Drug

October 27, 2015 – – BloodThinnerHelp.com reports on another lawsuit addition to the many filed against blood thinner Xarelto manufacturers, Bayer AG and Janssen (a division of Johnson & Johnson). This lawsuit, was filed in federal court in the Eastern District of New York by a woman from Texas who alleges that use of the blood thinner caused her serious health injuries.

Xarelto entered the market as a revolutionary new type of blood thinner, first given approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2011. The blood thinner offered new, convenient options. It did not require the frequent monitoring, testing, and dosage adjustments as old blood thinners did. Instead, this medication was a one-size-fits-all drug. Unfortunately, the new drug had some drawbacks as well, many of which have become the subject of a myriad of lawsuits that have cropped up across the nation.

The danger of this new type of blood thinner is that Xarelto offers no antidote. This means that if those using the drug sustain injuries and develop uncontrollable bleeding, physicians only have the choice of resorting to life-saving measures, such as blood transfusions, to try to stop the bleed and save the patient’s life. With older blood thinners, doctors had the option of administering a vitamin K treatment, which would reverse the effects of the drug and cause the patient’s blood to clot.

In this lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that manufacturers failed to warn consumers of the alleged risks associated with their drug. Her complaint, filed under federal court docket number 1:14-CV-04524, indicates that she was prescribed Xarelto to help prevent blood clots due to her atrial fibrillation condition. She used the drug for 5 months, but then suffered a life-threatening internal bleed, causing her to be left with permanent injuries which require future care.

Internal bleeds have been known to cause several injuries, disabilities, and even death. Although the plaintiff has not directly described the injury she has suffered, she does indicate that it is both serious and permanent. Some injuries that have been linked to Xarelto use in other lawsuit allegations include: gastrointestinal bleeding, stroke, brain hemorrhages or subdural hematoma, pulmonary embolism, liver dysfunction, blood clots, heart attacks, and spinal bleeds.

Attorney Marc Goldich is currently working to ensure that anyone who has experienced serious health problems after using Xarelto is able to look into their legal rights. He offers free consultations for anyone exploring the idea of seeking compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, or other costs.

For more information on Xarelto and the surrounding lawsuits, or to ask questions, contact Marc Goldich by calling 866-425-8902.

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