Oxbryta^® Lawsuit

Oxbryta^® is a prescription medication used to treat sickle cell disease. However, recent studies have linked the drug to vaso-occlusive crisis, a painful and life-threatening condition that interferes with blood flow. See if a top dangerous drug lawyer may be able to help you seek compensation from an Oxbryta lawsuit.

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By filing a dangerous drug lawsuit, you can pursue financial compensation and justice from the companies that caused you or a loved one harm.

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Last updated: Jan 08, 2025

Understanding the Oxbryta Recall

In September 2024, Pfizer Inc. voluntarily recalled Oxbryta (voxelotor), a medicine for sickle cell disease, after multiple studies found that patients who took the drug had a higher frequency of serious side effects and death.

“Pfizer’s decision is based on the totality of clinical data that now indicates the overall benefit of OXBRYTA no longer outweighs the risk in the approved sickle cell patient population.”

– Pfizer press release

Studies found that patients with sickle cell disease who took Oxbryta experienced a higher rate of vaso-occlusive crises and more deaths compared to those who received a placebo.

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Eligibility for Oxbryta Lawsuits

You may be able to file an Oxbryta lawsuit if you or a loved one:

Took Oxbryta to treat sickle cell disease
Suffered vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) or related adverse events

Families may also be able to file a lawsuit for an Oxbryta death if their loved one took the sickle cell disease medication and passed away as a result.

Oxbryta lawsuits have strict deadlines called statutes of limitations that limit how much time you have to take legal action. Reach out to a dangerous drugs lawyer as soon as possible before time runs out.

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Oxbryta Side Effects and Health Complications

Oxbryta helps red blood cells carry more oxygen to improve blood flow in patients with sickle cell disease. However, it may also increase the risk of VOC, a painful condition that occurs when sickled blood cells get stuck in blood vessels and block blood flow.

Initially, Pfizer listed the side effects of Oxbryta as mild health problems like headaches, nausea, rashes, and fever. Later, the pharmaceutical company indicated that the sickle cell drug could affect patients’ blood cells and organs, including the liver, kidneys, and lungs.

VOCs from Oxbryta may lead to an increased risk of:

Acute chest syndrome
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary hypertension
Splenic sequestration
Stroke
Death

Oxybryta lawsuits generally allege that the manufacturer failed to adequately warn about the risks of the sickle cell disease drug and that patients suffered severe side effects and personal injuries as a result.

Did you know?

The first Oxbryta lawsuit was filed by Tirrell Allen, who has lived with sickle cell disease since childhood and started using the drug in August 2024. Soon after, he began experiencing a higher rate of VOCs, severe pain, and swelling. He also suffered a stroke one month later.

Compensation from an Oxbryta lawsuit can help with your medical expenses and hold Pfizer accountable for its negligence.

Steps to File an Oxbryta Lawsuit

Product liability lawyers understand the anxiety and stress related to health problems caused by a medication that was supposed to help patients. An Oxbryta lawyer can handle all of the legal legwork, so you can focus on your health and family.

The basic steps to file an Oxbryta lawsuit include:

Verifying your eligibility to take legal action during a free case review
Gathering evidence like your medical records to build a strong case
Filing your voxelotor lawsuit before any deadlines
Negotiating an Oxbryta lawsuit settlement
Representing you in court if a settlement isn’t reached

Your legal team will fight for maximum compensation and provide emotional support and guidance as your lawsuit moves forward.

Get Help From an Oxbryta Lawyer

Pharmaceutical companies have a duty to warn patients about the risk of serious injuries linked to their products. When they fail to do so, they can be held accountable.

LawFirm.com has partnered with Oxbryta lawyers who have decades of experience standing up to powerful drug manufacturers like Pfizer and securing compensation for everyday people.

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Oxbryta Recall Lawsuit FAQs

Does Oxbryta work?

While Oxbryta was created to treat sickle cell anemia and other sickle cell diseases by helping red blood cells carry more oxygen, it has been recalled due to safety concerns.

The drug received FDA approval in 2019, but a voluntary recall of Oxbryta occurred in 2024 due to an increased risk of patient pain crises and Oxybryta deaths as noted in clinical trial data and postmarketing studies.

Why was Oxbryta discontinued?

Oxbryta is being discontinued because the medication may result in vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with sickle cell disease. Those affected may experience severe pain and even death.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised health care professionals to stop prescribing the drug for the treatment of sickle cell disease.

Some Oxbryta sickle cell patients have filed lawsuits to hold the manufacturer accountable and pursue compensation for their medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.

Get a free case review now to see if you or a loved one may be able to file an Oxbryta lawsuit.

What are the side effects of Oxbryta?

The side effects of Oxbryta include skin rash and serious allergic reactions, according to the drug’s manufacturer. Oxbryta may also affect a patient’s blood cells or cause organ damage.

As for complications, Oxybryta may lead to an increased risk of vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with the blood disorder, potentially causing severe pain and even death.

Is there an Oxbryta class action lawsuit?

As of January 2025, claims haven’t been consolidated into an Oxbryta class action lawsuit or mass tort.

However, victims have filed individual Oxbryta lawsuits against Pfizer, the drug’s manufacturer, and Global Blood Therapeutics, the drug’s developer.

Plaintiffs are seeking compensation for their medical expenses and pain and suffering, as well as punitive damages to punish the defendants for their wrongdoing.

Call (888) 726-9160 right now to see if a top Oxbryta attorney may be able to fight for you.