You have seen a lot of commercials and have probably been searching the internet for some straightforward explanations about Xeljanz Lawsuits.
Very simply, Xeljanz (aka tofacitinib) is a drug made by Pfizer used to treat arthritis. Because Xeljanz has to essentially suppress the patient’s immune system to treat arthritis inflammation, the drug has a lot of bad side effects that are clearly displayed on the drug’s label.
However, one of the side effects not specifically warned about is blood clots. A recent FDA safety alert has warned that Xeljanz, taken in certain doses, can cause an increased risk of blood clots in the lungs and death.