Joanna Szabo  |  July 28, 2016

Category: Legal News

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eliquis side effectsEliquis may widely-used across the country, but the popular blood thinner has been linked to several serious Eliquis bleeding side effects that may put users at great risk.

Most Eliquis side effects involve mild symptoms are go away without treatment, but serious Eliquis bleeding side effects can be dangerous or even fatal.

Eliquis Side Effects

The more mild and common Eliquis side effects include nausea, easy bruising, and minor bleeding such as an unprompted nosebleed. These side effects should not be too worrisome, as the will most likely go away on their own.

However, it is always best to be cautious with medication side effects. Keep an eye on these symptoms to make sure that they go away on their own and do not worsen. If they do progress to more serious territory, contact your doctor.

Eliquis Bleeding Side Effects

While most blood thinner side effects are mild and ultimately harmless, some patients who take Eliquis experience severe Eliquis bleeding side effects.

Patients who take Eliquis should always be aware of any unusual symptoms they experience so that they can seek medical attention if necessary.

Symptoms that may indicate Eliquis bleeding side effects include:

  • Unusual pain/swelling/discomfort
  • Unusual bleeding
  • Prolonged bleeding
  • Persistent/frequent nosebleeds
  • Heavy menstrual flow
  • Dark urine
  • Coughing blood
  • Bloody or black stools
  • Bloody vomit
  • Severe headache
  • Dizziness/fainting
  • Unusual tiredness/weakness
  • Difficulty swallowing

In some serious cases, Eliquis bleeding side effects can have lasting complications are even result in death.

Background of Eliquis

Eliquis is a blood thinning drug used to prevent strokes and blood clots. Eliquis, along with other blood thinners Pradaxa and Xarelto, belongs to a class of blood thinners called Factor Xa Inhibitors, which have begun to replace warfarin, the standard blood thinner, in terms of popularity.

However, Eliquis bleeding side effects are still a major concern. While warfarin and other blood thinners can also cause excessive bleeding, warfarin has an antidote available to counteract this side effect.

Eliquis does not have an approved antidote available to counteract the bleeding, which puts patients at extreme risk in case of accidents or emergency surgeries.

Eliquis Bleeding Side Effects Lawsuits

Some patients have filed Eliquis lawsuits against the drug’s manufacturers, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer, Inc., claiming that the companies misrepresented the safety and efficacy of Eliquis to both the public and the medical community.

Plaintiffs claim that, had they been adequately warned about the severe bleeding risks associated with Eliquis, they would have chosen a safer alternative.

While filing a lawsuit cannot alleviate the physical or emotional suffering patients and families experience due to excessive bleeding side effects, it can help compensate for the often high financial expenses from medical bills or lost wages.

If you or someone you love has taken a blood thinner like Eliquis and experienced Eliquis bleeding side effects, you may be able to file a lawsuit.

Do YOU have a legal claim? Fill out the form on this page now for a free, immediate, and confidential case evaluation. The Eliquis attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual lawsuit or Eliquis class action lawsuit is best for you. [In general, Eliquis lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.] Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.

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If you or a loved one took Eliquis (apixaban) and suffered injuries such as uncontrollable internal bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhaging, kidney bleeding or death, you may have a legal claim. See if you qualify by filling out the short form below.

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