Elmiron Lawsuits
People take the drug Elmiron for interstitial cystitis, a bladder problem. After taking the drug, some patients experienced visual problems, some of which could lead to blindness over time. Understandably, many are filing lawsuits against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the company that created Elmiron, to get the financial compensation they deserve after experiencing adverse health effects.
Here, we’ll explore the lawsuits against Elmiron, how to decide whether you’re a potential claimant for an Elmiron vision loss lawsuit, how Elmiron can affect your vision and next steps if you’re thinking about filing a lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
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Elmiron Lawsuit Overview
Lawsuits against Elmiron are just beginning to take shape, and many people who have experienced negative health effects due to Elmiron are exploring the possibility of being compensated by Janssen Pharmaceuticals for their pain, suffering and medical bills.
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered Elmiron lawsuits consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in New Jersey in December 2020, and 497 cases were pending as of August 13, 2021.
MDL lawsuits allow large groups of clients to file suit against a company together. Filing a lawsuit as a part of an MDL can be easier for both claimants and attorneys, as it allows a law firm to gather a body of evidence that benefits a large group of people. This saves both claimants and attorneys time and money.
In most MDLs, lawyers on both sides agree on a handful of cases that serve as a jumping-off point for creating a settlement agreement. An MDL is different from a class-action lawsuit. In a class-action lawsuit, claimants are usually asking to be reimbursed for a product they purchased that did not perform as expected, and class action lawsuits provide the same amount of compensation for each claimant. In an MDL lawsuit, each individual gets compensated separately based on his or her experience with the product.
Potential Claimants For Elmiron Vision Loss
There are many vision symptoms associated with Elmiron use that may impact a person’s quality of life. Some people experience severe vision symptoms after using the drug, while other symptoms are more mild. If you’ve experienced vision symptoms after using Elmiron, be sure to talk with your eye doctor. Your diagnosis will help determine whether you may qualify for participation in the MDL proceedings against Janssen.
Many people claim that Janssen Pharmaceuticals had information about how Elmiron could negatively affect vision but failed to pass this information on to patients. Vision issues include:
- Loss of night vision
- Blurred vision
- Eye color changes
- Halo vision
- Vision degradation (may be severe)
- Retinal pigment epithelium atrophy
- Bilateral blindness
- Unilateral blindness
- Pigmentary maculopathy
- Scotoma
- Retinal injury (may be permanent)
- General vision loss or impairment
Sonstein Law is accepting claimants who have taken Elmiron for at least two years, and their vision problems must have begun either while taking the drug or within 12 months after stopping Elmiron treatment.
Does Elmiron cause vision loss?
Experts believe that Elmiron may damage the macula, which is a part of the retina. This can lead to changes in vision, partial vision loss and total blindness.
Eye physicians first reported retinal damage associated with Elmiron use in 2018, with medical literature regarding eye damage and vision loss associated with Elmiron continuing to grow.
It can be hard to determine whether your vision loss is caused by Elmiron or a different issue or medication. When you reach out to a lawyer, he or she will be able to help you decide if filing a lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceuticals make sense for your unique situation.
Working With An Elmiron Lawyer: What You Need To Know
At Sonstein Law, we’re here to fight for you and help you get the compensation you deserve if you’ve been negatively affected by Elmiron. We know how difficult it can be to move forward after your life has been changed for the worse after taking a medication that you trusted to improve your health. Reach out to our Elmiron lawyers today to learn more about how we can help you begin the process of filing an Elmiron lawsuit.
