Xenical® Liver Injury Lawsuit

On August 24, 2009 the U.S.Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they were reviewing new safety information regarding the popular weight loss drug Xenical (Orlistat) due to reports of serious liver injury and liver failure.

If you or a loved one have taken the Xenical weight loss product and developed a liver related injury, disease or been diagnosed with liver failure, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries by filing a Xenical lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Xenical (orlistat 120mg) was approved by the FDA as a prescription product by FDA in 1999 for obesity management in conjunction with a reduced caloric diet, and to reduce the risk of regaining weight after prior weight loss.

Between 1999 and October 2008, the FDA received 32 reports of serious liver injury, including 6 cases of liver failure, in patients using Orlistat (also known as Xenical). Hospitalization was reported in 27 of the 32 cases.

The most commonly reported side effects described in the 32 reports of serious liver injury were jaundice, weakness, and abdominal pain.

Signs & Symptoms of Liver Injury

The FDA is advising consumers to consult their health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with the use of Xenical and development of liver injury. Some of the symptoms of Xenical induced liver injury could include any of the following:

• weakness or fatigue
• fever
• jaundice
• brown urine
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• light-colored stools
• itching
• loss of appetite

Do I Have an Xenical Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in drug injury lawsuits. We are pursuing individual Xenical litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Xenical and Orlistat cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have taken Xenical or Orlistat and suffered from any side effects including liver injury, liver disease or liver failure, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.