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Arava Lawsuit - About Arava, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome & More


If you have suffered severe liver damage, lymphoma, blood disorders, high blood pressure, severe diarrhea, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, have had elevated liver enzymes, or are the surviving family member of a deceased Arava® victim, you may be eligible to file a claim against the manufacturer and collect significant financial compensation. For a FREE case evaluation, please contact the Weitz & Luxenberg client relations department. You can fill out this simple form, call us at
1 (800) 476-6070, or email us at clientrelations@weitzlux.com.

Arava®, or leflunomide, was manufactured by Aventis Pharmaceuticals to treat pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It was first introduced to the American market in September of 1998. Since then, approximately 1.5 million prescriptions for leflunomide have been filled.

According to the consumer watchdog group Public Citizen, in the three years following its introduction to the market in 1998, there have been 22 deaths, 56 hospitalizations, and 130 severe hepatic reactions that have been linked to Arava®. Arava® has also been found to remain in body tissues for an extremely long time, affecting patients with adverse reactions for months after taking the drug. Public Citizen has called for the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) to recall the drug, stating that it poses a clear danger to consumers.

Another drug, methotrexate, is available to those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Public Citizen found that over the three-year period it has been on the market, Arava® was linked to six times more cases of fatal liver toxicity and 13 times more reports of hypertension than methotrexate, although there were 6.8 million (5.5 times) more prescriptions filled for methotrexate than Arava® during that time.

If you have been prescribed Arava® and have experienced adverse changes to your health, the personal injury lawyers at the law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg can help you understand your legal rights.

Weitz & Luxenberg in New York, NY, is one of America’s foremost mass torts/product liability law firms, and has achieved prominence in many national litigations. The firm is currently representing thousands of individuals with their asbestos, Propulsid, Rezulin, and other product liability and personal injury claims. With over 50 attorneys and 250 support professionals on staff, Weitz & Luxenberg is eminently qualified to provide you with the best possible legal representation.

Weitz & Luxenberg can assure you that only our own attorneys will handle your claim here, in our New York offices, or in one of our branch offices. Our attorneys will endeavor to provide you with the absolute highest standard of representation, giving you outstanding service and untiring diligence. We strive for, and consistently achieve, excellence in all fields of law.

Contact an attorney actively seeking Arava clients if you've taken Arava for your rheumatoid arthritis and have liver damage. For additional information about other lawsuits and a complimentary consultation, speak to a Client Relations representative at Weitz & Luxenberg today! Please fill out this simple form, call toll free, 1 (800) 476-6070 or e-mail us at ClientRelations@weitzlux.com.



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