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• Unnecessary NSAID Use Linked to Avoidable Health Problems and Medical Costs: Study

  August 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study from the U.K. indicates the unnecessary use of NSAIDs like Aleve and Motrin may cause more health problems than they prevent.

• Intestinal Bleeding Risk Linked To SSRIs Combined With NSAIDS: Study

  November 2, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests taking NSAIDs like Advil and Motrin, along with certain types of antidepressants, like Prozac and Zoloft, could increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeds.

• Savaysa Side Effects May Carry Higher Risk of Bleeding Than Warfarin For Heart Valve Replacement Patients: Study

  September 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates the blood thinner Savaysa increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation when compared to warfarin.

• Aspirin Bleeding Risks Negated Heart Benefits For Diabetes Patients: Study

  August 30, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicates that while aspirin can decrease the risk of heart problems in diabetes patients, it can also increase the risk of major bleeding.

• Defense Verdict Returned in Latest Xarelto Bleeding Lawsuit

  April 30, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A jury in Pennsylvania issued a defense verdict in the latest Xarelto bleeding injury lawsuit to go to trial.

• Court Orders 1,200 Xarelto Lawsuits to be Prepared for Trial

  March 1, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has ordered case specific discovery for 1,200 Xarelto lawsuits, in what is likely a preparation for the cases to be remanded for individual trial dates.

• Future of Xarelto Cases in MDL to be Addressed Later This Month

  January 4, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  Parties will submit plans next month to determine how Xarelto litigation will move forward to resolve thousands of claims that the blood thinner led to often unstoppable, and sometimes fatal, bleeding injuries.

• Xarelto Lawsuit Ends In $27.8M Verdict Over Gastrointestinal Bleeding Injury

  December 6, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Johnson & Johnson and Bayer have been ordered to pay $28 million to a woman over gastrointestinal bleeding injuries linked to Xarelto side effects.

• Xarelto Bleeding Injury Trial Underway In Philadelphia

  November 9, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The first state-level Xarelto lawsuit began this week in Philadelphia over claims that the blood thinner led to gastrointestinal bleeding injuries.

• Motion for Summary Judgment Sought in All Remaining Plavix Lawsuits in MDL

  November 7, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Defendants have asked the federal judge overseeing all Plavix lawsuits to dismiss those claims, saying the lawsuits are preempted by federal law.