Januvia

Januvia linked to pancreatitis and cancer

Januvia is a drug used to treat adults with type II diabetes. Some patients have experienced side effects, including pancreatitis and Pancreatic cancer, after using Januvia and Janumet, two oral medications marketed by Merck & Co.

Pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening condition that includes complications such as bleeding, infection and damage to tissue. Pancreatitis can lead to kidney failure, serious breathing problems, malnutrition and pancreatic cancer.

How a Januvia lawyer can help

If you took Januvia, or a loved one used the drug, and suffered any adverse side effects, be sure to talk to an Januvia lawyer in Tulsa about your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Call Hansen Dirani immediately for a free consultation: 877-583-0700. A delay may affect your rights.

In reviewing cases of pancreatitis, it was found that 21 percent of the pancreatitis cases occurred within a month of starting Januvia. Once Januvia was discontinued, half the cases were resolved.

What you can do to protect your rights

If you were injured due to Januvia exposure, you deserve compensation for the harm you have suffered. Unfortunately, the legal process to get the money you are owed can be complicated. At Hansen Dirani, we understand that you want justice after being wronged. We work hard for our clients who have sustained injuries due to Januvia and other potentially dangerous drugs. Contact a Januvia lawyer today. Tell them you mean business.