The Deadly Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

Did you or a member of your family take the medication Raptiva in order to deal with psoriasis? You actually may have found that Raptiva was effecting in assisting in the control or even the elimination of the symptoms of psoriasis. However, you may have come to find that the effectiveness of the medication came at a great price. You or a member of your family may have ended up with a very serious and significant side effect that came from your use of this medication.

What are the Raptiva Side Effects?

The Raptiva side effects actually vary from patient to patient. There have been some instances in which an individual has ended up suffering from more than one of the Raptiva side effects. And, even now, it is still possible that there are side effects associated with the use of Raptiva that have yet to be fully understood.

With that understood, the four most common side effects that are associated with Raptiva are:

• Bacterial Sepsis
• Viral Meningitis
• Invasive Fungal Disease
• Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

A Closer Look at Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

The most serious of the side effects that are said to be associated with the use of Raptiva is what is known as Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). In some circles, Raptiva Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy is also called Raptiva PML.

Raptiva PML is nearly always fatal. You read this correctly: If you or a member of your family has been diagnosed with Raptiva PML the outlook is grim. You must recognize this frank reality so that you take appropriate action on all fronts to protect your interests or those of your family member.

Raptiva PML causes the white matter in your brain literally to die. Moreover, Raptiva PML is not confined to one area of the brain as is the case with some other types of disorders of this nature; rather, Raptiva PML  will kill white matter everywhere in the brain.

Because Raptiva PML is a progressive illness rather than some sort of sudden occurrence, the suffering that can be associated with this condition can be horrific. The fact is that a person diagnosed with Raptiva PML will slowly lose his or her capacity to live a normal life – losing control over everything from thought to bodily functions until he or she dies. Therefore, if you or a member of your family is facing a diagnosis of Raptiva PML you must make sure that you receive not only the very best medical treatment possible … but powerful legal representation as well.

If you or someone you love has been injured, please contact the McEwen Law Firm today for a free case evaluation. You may be entitled to serious monetary compensation to cover lost wages, medical expenses and more. Call us toll free today at (800) 732-3070 and talk direct with an attorney that can assist you in recovering your losses. We work on a contingency basis which means you never pay a dime – unless we win your case and recover compensation for you