Have you experienced health complications, including heart-related problems or cancer, after taking Xeljanz or Xeljanz XR? If so, we’re here to help.
Xeljanz, which was developed and manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, is used to treat certain serious, chronic, and progressive inflammatory conditions. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2012 to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Xeljanz works by decreasing the immune system’s activity, as an overactive immune system contributes to the conditions listed above.
In 2019, the FDA issued a drug safety communication after interim results from a safety trial found an increased risk of serious heart-related problems and cancer associated with Xeljanz. The trial studied two doses of the drug – 5 mg twice daily (the approved dose for RA) and 10 mg twice daily – comparing it to another RA drug called a TNF inhibitor. The interim results showed an increased risk of blood clots and death associated with the 10 mg dose, and accordingly, the FDA approved a Boxed Warning to the Xeljanz prescribing information.
Our attorneys at Constant Legal Group are backed by 18+ years of experience and education. Not only are we qualified to take on your case, but we care deeply about making sure you feel in the know and confident about your situation.
The FDA’s review of the final trial results found an increased rate of serious heart-related complications, including heart attack and stroke, cancer, blood clots and death in patients treated with both doses of Xeljanz. The FDA advises anyone taking Xeljanz to talk to your health care professionals if you have any questions or concerns and to seek medical attention immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of a blood clot or other unusual symptoms, including:
If you or a loved one experienced heart-related problems or cancer after taking Xeljanz, you may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit against Pfizer, the manufacturer of Xeljanz.
Fill out the intake form on this page for a free and no-obligation review of your case. Constant Legal Group is here to help – we’d be honored to speak with you.
Our attorneys at Constant Legal Group are backed by 18+ years of experience and education. Not only are we qualified to take on your case, but we care deeply about making sure you feel in the know and confident about your situation.
It can be overwhelming when you or a loved one is suffering from a personal injury incident. When working with our dedicated attorneys, we will take the pressure off of your shoulders and into our own hands. Together we will fight to restore control over your life.
