Viberzi Potential Pancreatitis or Death Risk for Certain Patients
Viberzi Potential Pancreatitis Injury Lawsuits. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Viberzi, a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome with the primary symptom, diarrhea, in May 2015. There have been at least 120 reports to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) of pancreatitis or death, since that … [Read more...] about Viberzi Potential Pancreatitis or Death Risk for Certain Patients
Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR Serious Adverse Heart Reactions
Type II Diabetes Drugs Adverse Events. The FDA requested that the makers of the Type II Diabetes drugs, Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR (generic: saxagliptin)—AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company—conduct a clinical trial to look into a potential tie between the use of these drugs and heart failure. … [Read more...] about Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR Serious Adverse Heart Reactions
Viberzi Linked to Two Deaths
Allergan’s Viberzi Increase Risk Of Pancreatitis. After the death of two patients, both without a gallbladder, who had been taking Allergan's irritable bowel drug Viberzi, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned about the increased risk of severe pancreatitis in such patients. The FDA is warning in a Drug Safety … [Read more...] about Viberzi Linked to Two Deaths
Pancreatitis, Pancreatic and Thyroid Cancer Associated with Januvia
Januvia May Increased Cancer Risks. Our firm is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of patients who suffered from pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer or thyroid cancer related to the use of glucagon-like peptide-1-based therapies such as Januvia (sitagliptin). Januvia is a prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to … [Read more...] about Pancreatitis, Pancreatic and Thyroid Cancer Associated with Januvia
Pancreatitis Disease Injury Lawsuits
Drugs Associated With Pancreatitis. Several prescription medications have been associated with causing Pancreatitis. Studies have shown that atypical antipsychotic drugs including: Zyprexa, Risperdal, Seroquel and Geodon can cause Pancreatitis. These drugs have also been linked with another blood sugar disorder: … [Read more...] about Pancreatitis Disease Injury Lawsuits
Viibryd Side Effects
Sleep Paralysis, Acute Pancreatitis Added to Viibryd Side Effects. The national law firm Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of Viibryd users who suffered sleep paralysis or acute pancreatitis. According to a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to drug maker Forest Laboratories, … [Read more...] about Viibryd Side Effects
Victoza Side Effects Lawsuits
Victoza Side Effect Injury Lawsuits. Our firm is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of patients who suffered from pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, kidney failure or thyroid cancer related to the use of Victoza (liraglutide), a Type 2 diabetes medication. Denmark-based manufacturer Novo Nordisk gained approval for … [Read more...] about Victoza Side Effects Lawsuits
Onglyza Associated with Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, and Cardiac Issues
The Type 2 diabetes medication, Onglyza (saxagliptin), is often offered as a preferred option for diabetics, along with a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and diet; however, Onglyza has been associated with increased risks for pancreatic cancer and heart issues. Approved in 2009, Onglyza was released as a collaboration … [Read more...] about Onglyza Associated with Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, and Cardiac Issues
Health Canada Requires New Warning of Zelboraf Pancreatitis Risk
Wellbeing Canada Requires New Cautioning of Pancreatitis Hazard for Skin-Malignancy Drug Zelboraf. Health Canada is requiring a new warning to be added to the Canadian prescribing information for the skin-cancer drug Zelboraf (vemurafenib) advising of the risk of pancreatitis. Zelboraf is used in adults to treat a type of skin … [Read more...] about Health Canada Requires New Warning of Zelboraf Pancreatitis Risk
Health Canada Requires New Warning of Pancreatitis Risk for Skin-Cancer Drug Zelboraf
Skin-Cancer Drug Zelboraf Pancreatitis Risk. Health Canada is requiring a new warning to be added to the Canadian prescribing information for the skin-cancer. drug Zelboraf (vemurafenib) advising of the risk of pancreatitis Zelboraf is used in adults to treat a type of skin cancer (melanoma with a mutation in a … [Read more...] about Health Canada Requires New Warning of Pancreatitis Risk for Skin-Cancer Drug Zelboraf
Byetta, Victoza Raise More Cancer Fears
Byetta Increased The Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer. A new study is adding to concerns that type 2 drugs like Byetta and Victoza could increase the likelihood that a patient will develop pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The study found that Byetta increases the risk for pancreatitis - a known risk factor for pancreatic cancer … [Read more...] about Byetta, Victoza Raise More Cancer Fears
Doctors Reminded of Victoza Thyroid Tumor, Pancreatitis Risks
It seems many doctors are unaware of the serious side effects that may be associated with the Type II Diabetes drug Victoza. As a result, Novo Nordisk has sent a letter to doctors reminding them that Victoza may be associated with thyroid tumors and acute pancreatitis. Victoza is very similar to Byetta. Both are injectables, and … [Read more...] about Doctors Reminded of Victoza Thyroid Tumor, Pancreatitis Risks
PW Files Claims Against Eli Lilly and Company
Parker & Waichman Filed Claims Against Eli Lilly And Company. Parker & Waichman LLP (www.yourlawyer.com) filed claims against Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY - News) on behalf of three individuals who claim to have sustained severe side-effects from Zyprexa. The claims were filed in Federal District Court in the Eastern … [Read more...] about PW Files Claims Against Eli Lilly and Company
Atypical Antipsychotics May Cause Pancreatitis
Atypical Antipsychotics Can Cause Diabetes And Inflammation Of the Pancreas. A class of widely prescribed antipsychotic medicines called atypical antipsychotics, already under suspicion for causing diabetes, may also precipitate a dangerous inflammation of the pancreas, researchers say. An analysis of adverse reactions to the … [Read more...] about Atypical Antipsychotics May Cause Pancreatitis
