Antidepressant drug venlafaxine, more commonly known by its brand name Effexor, has been available for the treatment of several different psychological disorders since it came out in the mid 1990’s. Effexor is available in both a normal and extended release format and used for depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorders as well. As a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, Effexor supplements the levels of both of these neurotransmitters in an effort to stabilize mood disorders. Unfortunately, the neurotransmitter serotonin is believed to be a morphogen that can adversely affect both craniofacial and cardiac fetal development. For this reason, Effexor can be potentially dangerous is taken while pregnant and can result in several congenital heart defects, including Pulmonary Stenosis. Recent clinical research studying the association between antidepressants and birth defects has resulted in the increased filing of Effexor birth defect lawsuits by the victims of these defects.

Effexor Pulmonary Stenosis

The heart begins to form very early in a pregnancy, and cardiac development is very susceptible to environmental elements (like prescription medications); when a mother takes any medication during pregnancy, the baby is also exposed to the contents of the drugs. Prenatal exposure to Effexor can result in pulmonary stenosis, a condition in which the heart valves are not able to easily open for the permission of blood flow to the lungs. There are four types of Effexor pulmonary stenosis:

1. Valvar Pulmonary Stenosis
2. Subvalvar Pulmonary Stenosis
3. Branch Peripheral Pulmonic Stenosis
4. Supravalvar Pulmonary Stenosis

The severity of Pulmonary Stenosis is based on the degree to which the blood flow is restricted. While mild cases may exhibit few or no symptoms, pulmonary stenosis can worsen over time and potentially lead to complications over time.

Effexor Pulmonary Stenosis Symptoms and Complications

Pulmonary stenosis is often discovered when a doctor recognizes a heart murmur or any of the following pulmonary stenosis symptoms: breathlessness, exhaustion, quick breathing, swelling (in feet, eyelids, face, stomach, or ankles), or infrequent urination. The condition is typically diagnosed by a pediatric cardiologist using on or more of the following tests: x-ray, catheterization, ECG/EKG, or an electrocardiogram. Treatment options also vary depending on severity of the defect and include: balloon dilation, valvectomy, valve replacement, valvotomy, patch enlargement, and others. Sometimes stabilization in an intensive care unit is necessary before any more permanent treatment options can be attempted. If born with Effexor Pulmonary Stenosis, your child will also require lifelong cardiac monitoring and care, as well as potential further surgeries.

Effexor Pulmonary Stenosis Lawsuit: Talk to an Effexor Attorney

If your child was born with Pulmonary Stenosis or other birth defect following exposure to an antidepressant medication (including Effexor) during pregnancy, you may want to file an Effexor Pulmonary Stenosis Lawsuit. Call the Willis Law Firm today, and we will help you explore this option by conducting a free and confidential lawsuit evaluation. You may be eligible for financial compensation from the companies behind these potentially dangerous drugs; call us today. Although primarily located in Houston, the Willis Law Firm is currently reviewing Effexor Birth Defect cases nationwide.

Since its introduction in 1991, the antidepressant medication Zoloft (generic: sertraline) has been used by mental health professionals in the treatment of depression as well as several other psychological disorders including anxiety, obsessive compulsive, post traumatic stress, and panic disorders. As an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), Zoloft treats chemical imbalances in the brain that can cause these various mental health issues. Currently, Zoloft (and many other SSRIs) are being used in the treatment of pregnant women, despite evidence linking these medications to birth defects. This situation has resulted in litigation against the pharmaceutical companies producing SSRIs; a Zoloft Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) lawsuit is filed on the grounds that a female patient was not adequately warned or counseled regarding the potential risk of serious birth defects associated with taking Zoloft while pregnant.

Zoloft Atrial Septal Defect

When a baby is born with a hole in the septum (wall separating the two upper heart chambers), the medical term for this is an atrial septal defect. This whole between atria is used during fetal development to allow for blood circulation to bypass the lungs, but in a normal baby closes prior to its birth. Among the general population this is a pretty rare condition, and atrial septal defect is only one of several different congenital heart defects that have been linked to taking the SSRI antidepressant Zoloft while pregnant.

Zoloft ASD Complications and Treatment

In some cases, the Zoloft atrial septal defect will close on its own and cause no harm or complications to the baby. Unfortunately, when this does not happen the results can be a range of symptoms including: trouble breathing, heart palpitations, difficulty with breathing during physical exercise, and even reoccurring respiratory infections. When an ASD does not close on its own, surgery is performed in order to close the whole. Some doctors prefer to use a nonsurgical ASD treatment in which a “closure device” is inserted into the heart through the use of catheters. Patients with an atrial septal defect are at a higher risk of incurring atrial fibrillation, pulmonary overcirculation and hypertension, strokes and even heart failure in their lifetimes. The severity of these complications are what inspire many parents to file a Zoloft Atrial Septal Defect ASD lawsuit on behalf of their child.

File a Zoloft Atrial Septal Defect Lawsuit: Speak to an Attorney

If your child was born with an atrial septal defect or other congenital birth or heart defect and you believe that it could have been as a result of exposure to Zoloft during pregnancy, you may have a potential lawsuit claim. Call the Willis Law Firm today in order to have your initial Zoloft Atrial Septal Defect lawsuit consultation free of charge & obligation. Our firm has a team of talented legal professionals waiting to help your family obtain the settlement that you deserve. Call us today.

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The treatment of depression in pregnant women is hot-button medical topic that has been widely debated and its implications are controversial. When a woman is pregnant, she wants the best treatment for herself while also minimizing any potential risk to her developing child. For this reason the United States Food and Drug Administration has classified all drugs according to their safety for prescription during pregnancy. Unfortunately, many antidepressants in “Pregnancy Category C,” including Effexor, have been resulting in various birth defects and congenital heart defects, including Pulmonary Atresia. Many women do not believe that they were adequately warned and counseled regarding these potential risks and have responded by filing an Effexor Pulmonary Atresia Lawsuit against the makers and distributers of these medications.

Effexor Pulmonary Atresia

Pulmonary Atresia, or PA, is a very serious form of congenital heart defect that can result from taking an antidepressant while pregnant. Effexor, Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, and Zoloft are all antidepressants that have been linked to pulmonary atresia. When a child is born with PA, its pulmonary valve fails to open; this means that blue (poor in oxygen) blood is prevented from flowing to the lungs to get properly oxygenated. This condition affects one in ten thousand infants, and most babies will exhibit symptoms shortly after birth. Because the heart develops shortly following conception, many environmental factors (including prescription medications taken by the mother) can result in heart defects, like Pulmonary Atresia.

Effexor Pulmonary Atresia Symptoms and Complications

When a child is born with Effexor Pulmonary Atresia, the symptoms will typically manifest quickly after birth. The most apparent indicator of PA, is when a newborn appears blue. This condition is called cyanosis and it is a physical exhibition of the lack of oxygen in the baby’s blood. Other PA symptoms include:

• Quickened Breathing
• Problems Breathing
• Fatigue
• Bad Temper
• Cold or Clammy Feeling Skin

Once Effexor PA has been diagnosed, the treatment plan will be largely dependent upon the severity of the defect. In many cases, the baby will immediately be admitted to an Intensive Care Unit and put on Oxygen, possibly a ventilator in order to aide in breathing. Sometimes IVs are given to help with lung and heart function. After initial stabilization, surgery will be necessary to provide a more long-lasting solution. Following surgery, lifelong monitoring and follow-up care with a cardiologist will also be imperative. Because pulmonary atresia requires treatment throughout the remainder of an individual’s life, it can be a very expensive congenital heart defect. An Effexor PA lawsuit can potentially help to lessen some of these financial burdens.

Talk to an Effexor Attorney: File a Pulmonary Atresia Lawsuit

The diagnosis of any birth defect can be very distressing to a new parent, especially when linked to a prescription drug. An Effexor Pulmonary Atresia Lawsuit is one way that many families afflicted by this condition are able to find some financial relief. If your child was born with a birth defect following prenatal exposure to an antidepressant, call the Willis Law Firm today. When you call, we will provide you with a free and confidential case review and help guide you as you decide whether an Effexor Lawsuit is the appropriate course of action. Call us today; help us hold the makers of these drugs responsible for the harm that their products cause.

Lawsuits are being filed all across the United States in response to increasing evidence that taking antidepressant medications while pregnant can lead to a wide range of birth defects. This litigation is being filed that the pharmaceutical companies responsible for these various drugs could have or should have known of these potential risks and failed in their responsibility to properly warn consumers. One of these antidepressants, Zoloft, has been linked to several devastating congenital heart defects, including Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). It is believed that the neurotransmitter affected in these antidepressants in these medications (serotonin) may be acting as morphogen, sending messages to the fetus regarding development, which create adverse effects. Zoloft is not the only SSRI linked to ventricular septal defect; others include Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Effexor, and Celexa.

Zoloft Ventricular Septal Defect

During fetal development the wall between the right and left ventricles forms in order to separate these two heart chambers. When this wall fails to close and one or more holes are present at the time of birth, this condition is called a ventricular septal defect, or VSD. VSD is one of the most common birth defects, and it has been linked to taking the antidepressant Zoloft while pregnant. In some cases a ventricular septal defect will occur with another Zoloft birth defect

Zoloft VSD Complications and Treatment

If a Zoloft ventricular septal defect is small, there is a chance that it will close on its own after birth and create no symptoms for the baby. Unfortunately, larger defects can present a risk of serious heart problems if not identified and treated quickly. If left untreated, a large Zoloft VSD will result in an excess of blood pumped to the lungs and heart failure. This congenital heart defect is typically treated with a combination of medicine and surgery; sometimes a “Gore-tex” patch is needed as well.  

File a Zoloft Lawsuit: Speak to a VSD Attorney

Was your child born with a ventricular septal defect or other birth defect following prenatal exposure to an antidepressant medication? If so, you and your child may have a legal right to financial compensation through a Zoloft VSD lawsuit. Call the Willis Law Firm today for a obligation and cost free antidepressant birth defect consultation. When you call, we will provide you with the information you need in order to know if a lawsuit is the right course of action for your family. Currently, we are accepting birth defect cases nationwide on a contingency fee basis; no fees will be billed to you unless a successful recovery is obtained.

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Following the release of multiple notifications by the US Food and Drug Administration, bladder sling problems and the resultant litigation have been receiving more and more publicity. While the first FDA warning in 2008 simply acknowledged a potential for bladder sling complications, subsequent publications have increased in severity. In fact, according to a July 2011 alert, the FDA has gone as far as to say that the problems and complications resulting from transvaginal mesh sling treatment for pelvic organ prolapse are “not rare” and need to be further studied and examined.

Furthermore, the FDA has explicitly said that based on clinical evidence and medical research, transvaginal mesh slings provide no apparent benefits when compared with other non-mesh forms of treatments. While initially intended to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, bladder slings are now believed to result in a slew of problems much more debilitating and severe than the very conditions they were attempting to treat.

Bladder Sling Erosion

According to the information supplied by the United States Food and Drug Administration, the most frequently reported bladder sling problem occurring as result of surgical mesh use for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapsed is “bladder sling erosion,” or the erosion of the mesh materials of the sling through the vaginal walls. This agonizingly painful occurrence is also referred to as extrusion, protrusion, or exposure. In many cases, bladder sling erosion necessitates further invasive procedures to correct. Sometimes, even with multiple surgeries, this horrific bladder sling problem can never be fully resolved.

Bladder Sling Contraction

Another bladder sling problem that can occur following transvaginal surgical mesh treatment is called “mesh contraction,” and it takes place when the synthetic materials of the bladder sling shrink after being implanted in the body. “Mesh contraction” was unreported previous to the FDA’s July 2011 update alert. Data from medical journals states that bladder sling contraction is characterized by vaginal pain, as well as vaginal shortening and tightening. It is important to note that neither of these bladder sling problems (erosion or contraction) have been linked to one specific brand or product, so all of these products and procedures should be viewed with caution.

Symptoms of Bladder Sling Problems

In only the last three years, the FDA has received more than one thousand reports in regard to complications resulting from the use of mesh bladder sling treatment. Because many incidents are never reported, the actual number is likely much higher. Commonly reported symptoms of these bladder sling problems and complications include:

• Vaginal Pain and Scarring
• Bleeding (Due to perforation of bladder, bowel, and even blood vessels)
• Pelvic Pain
• Chronic Vaginal Discharge
• Infection
• Reoccurrence of Stress Urinary Incontinence or Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Neuro-Muscular Problems
• Perineal Cellulitis
• Emotional Problems

Talk to a Bladder Sling Lawyer

If you or someone you know has suffered any of the injuries listed above following bladder sling treatment, you may have a legal right to monetary compensation. Call the Willis Law Firm today in order to have your potential claim evaluated free of charge and completely confidentially. We are currently accepting bladder sling lawsuits nation-wide. Help us hold the makers of these negligent and defective devices responsible for the damage that they cause.

Recent medical research demonstrates an association between taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants while pregnant and an increased risk of having a baby born with a congenital heart defect. The studies suggest that when taken during pregnancy, these prescription medications affect the messages sent to the fetus regarding heart development, which begins to take place quickly after conception, often before a woman is even aware that she is pregnant. One of these SSRIs, Zoloft, has been linked to the congenital heart defect of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and many women have chosen to file lawsuits against the pharmaceutical company that produces this potentially harmful medication.

Zoloft Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

When a child is born with Zoloft Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, the left side of the heart will be severely underdeveloped and the right side of the heart will be overworked trying to compensate. This type of congenital heart defect can affect several different pieces of the left side of the heart including the left ventricle, aorta, mitral valve, and the aortic valve. In HLHS, the left heart is inadequate to perform its duty of sending blood throughout the rest of the body, and the right side of the heart will eventually fail in trying to perform this operation.

Zoloft HLHS Complications and Treatment

A baby with Zoloft Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome may take a few days to show symptoms, but will eventually exhibit one or more of the following: Cyanosis (skin with a bluish tint), sluggishness, poor eating habits, and difficulty breathing. Upon diagnosis, the infant will need to have its breathing stabilized before undergoing a series of surgical procedures that could span the first three years of its life. In some cases, Zoloft HLHS patients will need further surgeries in early adulthood. The complications that come from Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome are equally distressing and range in severity from chronic diarrhea to heart failure, stroke, and sudden death.

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Lawsuit: Zoloft Attorney

If your child was born with HLHS or other birth defect and the mother was prescribed an antidepressant at any time during the pregnancy, call the Willis Law Firm today. Our firm of talented Zoloft lawyers are ready to speak to you and help you evaluate your legal options. A Zoloft HLHS lawsuit can help to protect the financial security of you and your family as your child undergoes this difficult situation. The Willis Law Firm is currently accepting antidepressant lawsuits on a national scale; all Zoloft cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis. Get help today.

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What is Pradaxa?

Pradaxa (generic: dabigatran) is a prescription medication used by patients suffering from atrial fibrillation. Pradaxa is utilized to try and prevent strokes or severe blood clots in those patients. Pradaxa is in a class of blood thinners (anticoagulants) known as direct thrombin inhibitors. They operate by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body. Some common side effects of Pradaxa may include upset stomach, heartburn, nausea, discolored urine, coughing up blood, dizziness, or headaches among other potential side effects.

Pradaxa Heart Attack Risk

Pradaxa has recently been in the public eye due to reports that the drug may cause a significantly higher risk of heart attacks or heart disease than its counterparts. A report conducted by researchers Ken Uchino, MD and Adrian V. Hernandez, MD, suggest that Pradaxa carries as much as a 33% higher risk of heart attack or other heart disease complications than comparable drug warfarin.

Their conclusions are drawn from seven clinical trials which enlisted the data of more than thirty thousand patients taking Pradaxa, placebos, or other comparable drugs. According to the study, “the risk of heart attack or acute coronary syndrome is increased with Pradaxa compared with various control treatments including adjusted-dose warfarin or a placebo.”

Uchino and Hernandez’s study is not the first medical evaluation to shed light on Pradaxa’s potentially damaging side effects. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating a large number of reports claiming severe bleeding associated with Pradaxa. Officials in both Australia and Japan have already released safety warnings regarding the dangers of Pradaxa. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommends that doctors monitor patient’s kidney function before prescribing Pradaxa.

The EMA’s action is just one more in a long line of post-release warnings related to potential dangers of Pradaxa. If you or a loved one has suffered from a heart attack which you believe was caused by the use of Pradaxa, you may be entitled to financial compensation through a Pradaxa Heart Attack Lawsuit. If you would like your potential Pradaxa heart attack lawsuit to be reviewed please fill out the form on this page, or call the listed number.

The recent studies conducted specifically about Pradaxa causing heart attacks discovered that there is a significantly higher risk of heart attacks and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with the use of Pradaxa. This could potentially be a huge blow to Pradaxa manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH. Currently the blood thinner market is estimated to be worth approximately $9 billion per year worldwide.

Rival drugmakers Johnson & Johnson and Bayer AG produce another blood thinner, Xarelto and they will likely seek to capitalize on these revelations regarding their rival drug Pradaxa and heart attacks.

The study conducted by Uchino and Hernandez analyzed 20,000 patients taking Pradaxa, and of those, 237 had a heart attack or significant chest pains compared with only 83 of the remaining 10,500 patients taking either warfarin or a placebo.

Along with the increased competition from Johnson & Johnson and Bayer AG, pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb are seeking approval for their joint venture pill Eliquis. The market is becoming increasingly competitive, and the news about Pradaxa and heart attacks does not bode well for its longevity on the market.

Pradaxa Side Effects

Side effects of Pradaxa may include some or all of the following:

• stomach pain
• heartburn
• heavy menstrual bleeding
• bleeding from a cut that lasts longer than normal
• joint pain or swelling
• nausea
• unusual bruising or bleeding
• pink or brown urine
• red or black, tarry stools
• coughing up blood
• vomiting material that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
• dizziness
• weakness
• bleeding from the gums
• frequent nosebleeds
• swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• headache
• hives
• rash
• itching
• difficulty breathing or swallowing

Pradaxa Heart Attack Lawsuit

If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack shortly after or while taking Pradaxa, you may have grounds for a Pradaxa Heart Attack Lawsuit against the makers of Pradaxa. Research shows that there are a significant number of Pradaxa-related deaths, and those suffering may not be aware that it may have been caused by Pradaxa. If you believe that your loved one’s death may have been caused by Pradaxa, please contact a lawyer to see if you qualify for a Pradaxa Heart Attack Lawsuit in order to recover damages from the makers of Pradaxa.

What is Lexapro?

Lexapro, or escitalopram, is a type of medicine used for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and some other mental health conditions. Lexapro belongs to a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that seek to remedy chemical imbalances in the brain regarding serotonin, a chemical that influences and stabilizes mood. A popular treatment option, Lexapro has been prescribed to over 18 million adults in the United States alone. Other popular SSRI antidepressants include: Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, and Celexa.

FDA Lexapro Pregnancy Warning

The United States Food and Drug Administration classifies SSRI antidepressants as a “Category C” drug for pregnancy. “Category C” means that “studies…have revealed adverse effects on the fetus,” and it “should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.” On 7/19/2006, the FDA issued a warning regarding a recently conducted study that demonstrated that newborns who’s mothers took SSRIs (like Lexapro) during pregnancy were SIX times as likely to be born with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN) when compared with infants who’s mothers did not take an SSRI at any time during the term of their pregnancy. The FDA is currently reviewing further research regarding this link, and has requested that all SSRI labels now include this information.

Lexapro Pregnancy Birth Defects

In addition to Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension, taking an SSRI antidepressant during pregnancy has been associated with several other congenital birth defects as well. Paxil, another popular SSRI changed its label in 2005 to include information regarding an increased risk of cardiac problems to the baby when taken during the first trimester of fetal development. Other reported Birth Defects occurring after taking Lexapro, or other SSRI, during pregnancy include: Craniosynotosis, Neural Tube Defects, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Ebstein’s Anomaly, Limb Reductions, Club Foot/Bilateral Club Feet, Omphalocele, and several others.

Lexapro Pregnancy Lawsuits – Talk to a Lexapro Lawyer

At the Willis Law Firm, we are committed to helping those who have had their world turned upside down by the significant birth defects that can follow Lexapro or other antidepressant use during pregnancy. If you or a loved one took an SSRI antidepressant during any part of your pregnancy and delivered a baby with any of the previously mentioned conditions, call the Willis Law Firm today for a confidential Lexapro Lawsuit Evaluation free of charge. You may have a legal claim to financial compensation for the associated suffering that accompanies these serious birth defects. All Lexapro Pregnancy Lawsuits are handled on a Contingency Fee basis, which means that you will not be charged legal fees unless a recovery is made.

A recent report filed by the Institute for Safe Medicine Practice (ISMP) claims that abnormally high numbers of Pradaxa complications have been present in test studies. The report claims that only a few weeks after being approved for use in October 2010, Pradaxa jumped near the top of the Institute for Safe Medicine Practice (ISMP) adverse event rankings in drugs.

The ISMP reports that there are more adverse Pradaxa complication reports than 98.7% of the other drugs that they study over the same period of time. Most of the adverse Pradaxa complications stemmed from Pradaxa’s anticoagulant properties. The report claims that there were cases where Pradaxa both inhibited blood clotting excessively which led to uncontrolled bleeding as well as not having enough clotting effect which allowed blood clots to continue to form in Pradaxa patients.

The Institute for Safe Medicine Practice (ISMP) focused their report on three main issues with Pradaxa: inhibiting blood clotting in the older populous who have heart problems which remains inherently risky, the rapid nature of Pradaxa’s release which has generated scores of adverse Pradaxa complication reports within weeks of Pradaxa’s approval, and finally that the drug was immediately put in to use on an off-label basis.

A mere 12 weeks after its approval in October 2010, Pradaxa was the suspect drug in more than 300 adverse event reports, which was more than 98.7% of the other drugs being monitored by the Institute for Safe Medicine Practice (ISMP) at that time. The drugs being monitored also included warfarin which Pradaxa is meant to replace. Pradaxa had 50% more adverse event reports than warfarin.

Pradaxa was approved in order to lower the risk of stroke in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation, a heart arrhythmia disorder located in the upper two pumping chambers in the heart. If those chambers stop working correctly, it can raise the risk of blood clot formation. If these blood clots reach the brain they can cause a stroke which can lead to serious injury or death.

The primary problem with warfarin was that it is supposed to be very difficult to dose. It is hard to determine the exact amount of the drug that a patient needs to prevent clots and not overly thin the blood. It requires frequent lab testing. Clinical trials showed that Pradaxa appeared to have a solution for that issue. However, a large clinical trial which compared Pradaxa and warfarin showed that Pradaxa did not lower the risk of bleeding.

Pradaxa Complications Lawsuit

If you have a loved one who has suffered a Pradaxa-related death, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the makers of Pradaxa, Boehringer Ingelheim. Numerous reports have arisen about the dangers of Pradaxa, and that it may cause uncontrolled bleeding among patients which has led to Pradaxa deaths.

Within its first year on the market there have been more than 260 reported Pradaxa deaths. We believe that number is far too high, and you may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one has suffered from Pradaxa from:

• Internal Bleeding
• Cerebral Hemorrhaging
• Heart Attack
• Death

Please contact our law firm to speak with a lawyer to determine if you have a case against the makers of Pradaxa.

Pradaxa is a commonly taken anticoagulant (blood-thinner) around the world with billions in sales annually. It is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim, a private German drug maker. Recently evidence has surfaced which suggests that Pradaxa may have very serious side effects including internal bleeding and cerebral hemorrhaging.

Pradaxa has been seen as the more convenient alternative to decades-old anticoagulant warfarin, but recent studies show that Pradaxa may have far more dangerous side effects than warfarin. There are currently numerous Pradaxa lawsuits being filed across the nation. There is currently no Pradaxa FDA recall in effect, but there are studies taking a closer look at Pradaxa’s side effects.

Pradaxa Side Effects – Internal Bleeding

One of the serious and dangerous Pradaxa side effects that have been reported is internal bleeding among certain patients taking Pradaxa. Internal bleeding can be very serious and may even lead to death. If you or a loved one have suffered from internal bleeding which you believe may be caused by the use of Pradaxa, you may be entitled to financial compensation through a Pradaxa side effects lawsuit.

Some of the symptoms of internal bleeding may include:

• Lethargy
• Vomiting that resembles blood or looks like coffee grounds
• Pink or brown urine
• Bleeding from the gums
• Unusual bruising or bleeding
• Red or black tarry stools
• Coughing up blood
• Headaches
• Frequent nosebleeds
• Weakness and swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs
• Joint pain or swelling
• Dizziness

Another serious potential Pradaxa side effect may be cerebral hemorrhaging. If you experience the symptoms for either internal bleeding or cerebral hemorrhaging you should contact a medical professional immediately.

Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Lawsuit

If you or a loved one have experienced internal bleeding or cerebral hemorrhaging that you believe may have been caused by Pradaxa, you may be entitled to compensation through a Pradaxa lawsuit against the makers of the drug. Currently there is no FDA Pradaxa recall in effect. Please contact our law firm for a free consultation to see whether you qualify for a Pradaxa lawsuit.