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Blood Thinner Xarelto Said To Cause Internal Bleeding
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Blood Thinner Xarelto Said To Cause Internal Bleeding

Virginia Stuntebeck sued Johnson & Johnson and Bayer AG in Pennsylvania court earlier this year, alleging that she suffered severe internal bleeding stemming from use of the blood-thinning drug Xarelto. In the Xarelto lawsuit, which appears to be the first tort suit filed over the…

· The Legal Examiner
Xarelto Among Group of Highly Dangerous Drugs
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Xarelto Among Group of Highly Dangerous Drugs

Anticoagulants such as Xarelto are considered by many to be among the most dangerous drugs because of the high number of serious side effects that are being reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Xarelto belongs to a class of anticoagulants called direct factor…

· The Legal Examiner
Xarelto Lawsuits Show Rise In Uncontrolled Bleeding Risks
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Xarelto Lawsuits Show Rise In Uncontrolled Bleeding Risks

Xarelto, Bayer’s blood thinner formulated to prevent blood clots and lower the risk of stroke, may also cause uncontrolled bleeding that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Xarelto is an anticoagulant developed by Bayer and Johnson & Johnson’s New Jersey-based unit, Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

· The Legal Examiner