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Dangerous Drugs: Raptiva Lawsuit

Living with Psoriasis can be difficult. Many people believe that this condition is a cosmetic one but those who suffer from it know that this could not be further from the truth. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, nearly 7.5 million Americans live with Psoriasis. Nearly 60% of those who suffer Psoriasis report that the condition presents a large problem in their everyday life. However, there is hope. Thanks to strides made in medicine, a variety of treatments are now available for this condition. But what happens when these treatments unexpectedly make things much worse?

Have you taken Raptiva and experienced adverse side effects? Contact a product liability attorney in your local area today.

Raptiva is a humanized monoclonal antibody manufactured by Genentech, INC and approved by the Federal Drug Administration as a treatment for Psoriasis. At its best, the drug is known to reduce the symptoms of psoriasis significantly. However, the drug works by suppressing the immune system, which is could lead to serious side effects, such as:

• Low Platelet Count (Thrombocytopenia)
• Invasive Fungal Disease
• Lymphoma
• Anemia
• Swelling

The Federal Drug Administration recently updated the warning on the drug to reflect the risk of the listed side effects. However for some patients this warning may be too little too late. When a patient takes a drug to help treat a condition, they put their trust and hard earning money into the product because they’re confident that the drug was went through rigorous testing to ensure its safety. Though any rational patent knows that all drugs come with some kind of side effect, the effect should never be so detrimental to a patient.

Any of the listed potential side effects could be very bad for a patient’s health. And aside from the emotional and physical trauma that could put on a patient, treating these new diseases/conditions could prove to be very expensive. New medications and frequent doctor's visits could add up quickly. A patient could even lose time at work. Between the new bills and average expenses, a patient may find it hard to keep their head above water.

If you or someone you love is experiencing adverse side effects from taking Raptiva, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact a product liability attorney in your local area today.