In September 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated there may be a connection between Januvia, Janumet and acute pancreatitis, after receiving 88 reports of patients developing pancreatic disorders while taking the drugs, including hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis — potentially life-threatening conditions.
Januvia and Janumet, manufactured by Merck and Company, are type 2 diabetes drugs that use sitagliptin as their active ingredient, which the FDA is further investigating.
Finding a Janumet or Januvia Attorney
Patients who take Januvia or Janumet and develop pancreas disorders are eligible to file a claim and receive compensation. Acute pancreatitis and other conditions can cause patients to accumulate expensive medical bills, as well as require them to take off time from work to seek the appropriate treatment. These expenses and others are often covered by compensatory damages, which patients are awarded if they win their lawsuit.
The attorneys of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis and Overholtz have years of experience in filing defective drug claims against drug manufacturers or others who are held liable for the damages endured. Contact AWKO Law today at (888) 255-2956 to begin your journey toward rightful compensation.
