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Xenical lawsuits are increasing in frequency as more and more individuals who used this diet drug report very serious side effects linked to Xenical (a prescription drug; the over-the-counter version of orlistat is the more widely known Alli). The potential side effects of Xenical and Alli (generic name: orlistat) have prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an Early Communication regarding their Ongoing Safety Review of orlistat.

Liver Damage and Liver Failure

On Aug. 24, 2009 the FDA released an Early Communication based on 32 cases of serious liver injury among patients taking Xenical or Alli. The cases were reported between 1999 and 2008, and 27 of the patients required hospitalization. Six individuals experienced liver failure — a very serious, life-threatening disorder.

The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Drug Safety Oversight Board has been conducting an Ongoing Safety Review of orlistat/Alli/Xenical, and the executive director of the Board, Dr. Steven Osborne, acknowledged that a definite link between orlistat and liver injury has not yet been established. However, the safety review will continue, because the potential of Xenical and Alli to induce liver damage remains of grave concern to the FDA.

Xenical and Alli in the U.S.

Orlistat is used in over 100 countries around the world. In the U.S., Xenical was approved by the FDA in 1999 as a treatment for obesity, to be used along with a reduced-calorie diet. The Xenical dosage is 120 milligrams. In 2007, Alli, at 60 milligrams per dose, was approved by the FDA as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug for weight loss in adults, used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet. Its marketing campaign has been very successful.

At the beginning of 2009, an OTC version of orlistat was made available for use in European Union countries. The number of orlistat/Alli/Xenical lawsuits can be expected to increase in proportion to these drugs' availability and use.

Xenical Lawsuits

When an individual suffers serious harm from a drug or medical device that is marketed as safe and beneficial — such as Xenical and Alli — his or her case may be appropriate for a legal action to recover compensation for losses. The purpose of Alli/Xenical lawsuits is to obtain a financial settlement or court award to cover the losses incurred by the injured person, including:

• medical bills
• lost income
• rehabilitation
• long-term care
• in cases of fatalities, loss of a loved one
• funeral and burial costs
• emotional suffering

Talk to a Plaintiff's Attorney about Xenical

If you have taken Xenical or Alli and suffered a serious side effect, or if your family member has been hurt by either of these drugs, arrange a free consultation with a Xenical lawyer who represents victims of dangerous drugs. He or she will explain your legal options, including whether filing a lawsuit is appropriate in your circumstances.