South Carolina Defective Diabetes Medication Attorneys
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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
—Rob Young
I met Josh like 4 years ago when my Son was injured at Daycare. He was very concerned about the well being of my Child and Me. Very Understanding Professional and Just a great Staff. If You need a Lawyer that’s all about YOU this is the Place. I just closed a Case on 6/23/2021 from a injury on a Property. They handled everything because no one else would help Me. I’m forever grateful for Your hard Work and Time. Once again Thank You Josh and Sally.
—Rezillai Henderson
My husband was referred to this law firm from another lawyer after his mother passed away while residing in a nursing home. Matt took on his case and we are pleased with how everything turned out. It took a long, long time to finally settle, but it was worth the wait. The staff here is friendly and I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
— Jen
I was referred to Harold by a family friend, and I couldn’t be happier. He took the time to listen to my case, answered all my questions and truly treated me like a friend not a client. His knowledge of medical malpractice is priceless he actually successfully won, one of the first medical malpractice cases in Greenville County.
— Lindsey
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Founded in 1975, Christian & Christian has deep roots in the community. Our lawyers have worked hard to build a strong, caring legacy of legal advocacy and protection for injured people. We stand up to injustice and help injury victims in their fight against well-funded insurance companies.
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Only Serving People, Never Companies
About Our Firm
Founded in 1975, Christian & Christian has deep roots in the community. Our lawyers have worked hard to build a strong, caring legacy of legal advocacy and protection for injured people. We stand up to injustice and help injury victims in their fight against well-funded insurance companies.
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South Carolina Defective Diabetes Medication Attorneys
Januvia, Victoza, Janumet, and Byetta Lawyers in Greenville
In 2013, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) discovered a link between certain drugs for type 2 diabetes, acute pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. While JAMA’s initial study was associated with Januvia® and Byetta®, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) soon released a safety communication about all incretin mimetic drugs for type 2 diabetes.
If you have suffered pancreatic cancer after taking Januvia®, Byetta®, Victoza®, Janumet®, or another incretin mimetic drug, contact our defective drug attorneys today.
What Are Incretin Mimetics?
Incretins are a group of metabolic hormones that help decrease blood glucose levels. They are triggered by the oral consumption of glucose. When released, incretins stimulate the pancreas, causing the production of insulin. The release of incretins and insulin after consuming oral glucose is known as the incretin effect. In patients with type 2 diabetes, the incretin effect is severely reduced.
Incretin mimetics modulate the incretin system by imitating incretin hormones and binding to receptors on the pancreatic cells that stimulate insulin. Once the drug synthesizes with the cells, people with type 2 diabetes are better able to produce insulin and break down glucose, thus lowering their blood sugar.
Because incretin mimetics are not triggered unless sugar is consumed orally, they are less likely to cause hypoglycemia. The drugs have also been associated with weight loss and decreased blood pressure.
Unfortunately, the drugs have an unanticipated side effect: an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
Were Consumers Warned of the Risks?
Drug labels on incretin mimetics warn consumers of the increased risk of acute pancreatitis, but manufacturers were initially unaware of the drug’s tendency to cause pre-cancerous cellular changes known as pancreatic duct metaplasia.
Type 2 diabetics who treated with incretin mimetics discovered the drug’s effects in the worst possible way: being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive form of cancer that is difficult to detect in its early stages. By the time most patients are diagnosed, the cancer has already spread to other parts of the body.
Dealing with diabetes is already difficult, and a diabetic patient should never be exposed to medicine that increases their already heightened risk of pancreatic cancer.
Still, drugs like Januvia, Victoza, Janumet, and Byetta remain on the market and do not warn about the heightened risk of pancreatic cancer.
If you have been affected by these drugs and their omissions, call Christian & Christian at (864) 408-8883 today.
Januvia
Januvia® is a brand name version of sitagliptin, an incretin mimetic. The manufacturer, Merck, explains Januvia as a “once-daily prescription pill that, along with diet and exercise, helps lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.” The site warns of pancreatitis, but never mentions the increased risk of pancreatic cancer. The FDA is currently monitoring the drug, even after news of its inadequate testing broke in 2012.
Victoza
A brand name of the incretin mimetic, liraglutide, Victoza® is a daily injection that claims to lower A1C and blood sugar, as well as the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. The site warns against cancerous thyroid tumors and other adverse effects but does not mention any risk of pancreatic cancer.
Janumet and Janumet XR
Janumet® tablets utilize sitagliptin and metformin HCI in both regular and extended release (Janumet® XR) options. They are meant to be taken once a day and lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Like other incretin mimetics, Janumet has been associated with pancreatitis, but the website fails to warn about the increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
Byetta
Another injectable incretin mimetic, Byetta®, is a brand-name exenatide injection. The drug website markets help with glucose control and weight loss. Side effects on the site are especially skimpy and have inspired legal action against the drug’s manufacturer, Amylin Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the FDA has released at least 4 safety updates about the drug and its potential adverse events.
We Are Here to Help
If you’ve been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after taking any of the above drugs, don’t suffer in silence.
At Christian & Christian, we have almost 100 years of combined legal experience and a track record of success.
We want to hold manufacturers like Merck and Amylin Pharmaceuticals responsible for putting these dangerous products on the market, and make sure consumers are not harmed in the future.
Most of all, however, we want to help you. Recovering from pancreatic cancer can be expensive and, in some cases, impossible. The burden should never rest on you and your family, but instead on the negligent drug manufacturers who failed to inform you of the risks.
If you’ve been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after taking bad drugs, our South Carolina defective diabetes medication attorneys can help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and get the help you need.
Client Reviews
Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
Rob Young
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