Xarelto
Xarelto (or rivaroxaban) is a blood thinner (or anticoagulant) medication. The drug was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011 to reduce the risk of blood clots after major surgeries and to reduce the risk of blood clots and strokes in patients with heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation. It is manufactured and marketed by Bayer and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a branch of Johnson & Johnson.
Lawsuits claim that Xarelto has been linked to an inordinately high rate of dangerous side effects, including uncontrollable and irreversible bleeding, strokes, and even death, and that the manufacturers failed to adequately warn users of this risk. Lawsuits allege that there were other medications that were just as effective that did not have Xarelto’s risk of uncontrollable and irreversible bleeding.
If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury after using Xarelto, contact our firm for a free evaluation.
Severe Side Effects Suffered by Xarelto Users Include:
- Internal bleeding
- Brain bleed
- Increased chance of blood clot
- Leg swelling
- Death
You should never adjust your own prescription without the direction of your medical provider.