New Hampshire Xeljanz Lawsuits

Representing New Hampshire Residents Injured by Xeljanz

The popular arthritis and ulcerative colitis medication Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib) have been linked to blood clots, heart problems and various types of cancer. Now, patients injured by Xeljanz have filed suit against the drug’s manufacturer, Pfizer. They allege that Pfizer failed to warn them of the life-threatening side effects associated with the drug.

Have you been injured by Xeljanz? Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is pursuing Xeljanz complaints on behalf of New Hampshire residents. We are known throughout Northern New England for our persistence in and out of the courtroom; when it comes to justice, we never back down. This tenacity has regularly resulted in multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients.

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Most pharmaceutical cases tend to be complicated, requiring a high level of attention to detail, acumen and exceptional legal skill to win. This is because pharmaceutical companies have their own elite attorneys to help them get away with putting profit over safety.

At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., we won’t stand for this. Our New Hampshire attorneys have 40 years of experience in complex litigation—and an impressive track record to show for it. Our effective representation has also resulted in acclaim from our clients and peers, as well as various awards and accolades. We have what it takes to hold Pfizer accountable for its negligence.

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About Xeljanz

Pfizer first put Xeljanz on the market in 2012, presenting it as a safe, effective drug for rheumatoid arthritis. It was soon approved to treat ulcerative colitis and other types of arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis.

Unfortunately, Xeljanz was eventually found to increase the risk of blood clots among arthritis and ulcerative colitis patients. And while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning in 2019, the fact of the matter is that Pfizer should have warned patients of this risk when the drug first went on the market. This claim is at the center of Xeljanz lawsuits.

Another FDA warning came in 2021, this time about the link between Xeljanz and an increased risk of “serious heart-related events, such as heart attack or stroke, cancer, blood clots, and death.” Again, plaintiffs allege that Pfizer should have warned them of this risk long ago.

Dangerous Xeljanz Side Effects

Blood Clots

Blood clots in the pelvis, thighs, legs and lungs were the first of Xeljanz’s serious side effects to concern the FDA. In particular, Xeljanz created a heightened risk of pulmonary embolism (PE), blood clots in the lungs, and deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), a type of blood clot in the legs, for those taking the drug. Both PE and DVT may result in death.

Cancer

According to a Pfizer press release, the most common cancer linked to Xeljanz was lung cancer. Other cancers observed in clinical studies include but are not limited to:

• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Melanoma
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Pancreatic cancer
• Prostate cancer

Heart Problems

As mentioned, Xeljanz has been found to increase the risk of a serious cardiovascular event, such as:

• Acute coronary syndrome
• Atrial fibrillation
• Cardiac arrest
• Cardiovascular death
• Congestive heart failure
• Coronary revascularization
• Heart failure
• Ischemic stroke
• Myocardial infarction

Myocardial infarction was the most frequently reported cardiovascular event reported after Xeljanz use.

Our Xeljanz Lawyers Are Ready to Fight for You

If you or a loved one has suffered any of the above injuries after taking Xeljanz, you likely qualify for compensation for your damages. We know this cannot change the past, but it can help you recover from what happened. A Xeljanz lawsuit can also help pave the way for a safer future in which patients’ rights are put above profit—as they should be.

At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., we always put our clients first. We will work with you to develop a strong, cost-effective legal strategy tailored to your needs. With us, you will be treated like the real person you are, not as another case file.

Contact Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. online today to book your free case consultation! Our Xeljanz lawyers accept cases in New Hampshire and Maine.