The extremely popular heart medication Multaq has been linked to multiple cases of liver toxicity and even acute liver failure. The Multaq Liver Failure Attorneys at Reich & Binstock are currently offering free consultations to anyone who has suffered liver problems after taking Multaq. If you or a loved one has taken Multaq and has suffered a liver injury please fill out the contact form on this page or call our offices at 1-866-LAW(529)-2400 for immediate assistance.

Multaq is a relatively new medication that first hit the market in 2009. The sales of Multaq have skyrocket to over the past two years and many experts have speculated that Multaq sales will top $1.1 billion by 2013.

Multaq is used to treat atrial fibrillation, a condition affecting over 2 million Americans, which results in irregular beating of the heart.

Multaq Linked to Liver Failure

In January of 2011 the maker of Multaq, French drug manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis, sent letters to doctors alerting them that Multaq had been linked a small of number cases involving acute liver failure. The liver failure cases cited in the letter were so dire that transplant surgery was required in order to preserve the lives of the affected individuals.

The two cases of Multaq liver failure both occurred within the first six months of the starting the medication. Both of the affected individuals were women about 70 years of age and neither of the victims had shown a history of irregular liver enzymes.

On January 28^th 2011 the FDA issued a warning letter to Sanofi for failure to report serious and unexpected adverse reactions to their drugs, including Multaq, within 15 days of receiving the report. Since May of 2010 the FDA identified 13 instances in which Sanofi had failed to notify the agency of adverse events within the 15 day allotted time frame. Three of these instances involved adverse events concerning Multaq. See the FDA’s Drug Saftey Communication on severe Liver injury associated with the use of Multaq here.

According to the FDA, Sanofi will be adding new information to the label of Multaq to warn about the potential risk of liver injury related to Multaq use.

Signs and Symptoms of Multaq Liver Problems

Liver problems are very serious and potentially fatal. Individuals who are taking Multaq should be aware of the potential signs and symptoms of Liver problems that may be realtated to the use of the drug. Potential signs Multaq liver problems include:

• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Jaundice
• Dark urine
• Itching
• Anorexia
• Right upper quadrant pain
• Malaise

Contact a Multaq Liver Failure Attorney

The experienced drug litigation attorneys at Reich & Binstock are currently offering free consultations to anyone who has taken Multaq and experienced any form of liver injury. If you or a loved one has taken Multaq and have suffered injury to the liver our Multaq liver failure attorneys can help. Speak with one of our Multaq liver injury lawyers by filling out the simple form on the page or by calling our office toll free at 1-866-LAW(529)-2400.