Januvia/Janumet
The attorneys of Marcus & Mack, who have represented injured people involving defective drugs and products, are now evaluating cases, at no cost, in which customers may have sustained serious side effects after taking Januvia/Janumet. Use of this drug may cause pancreatitis. Call us at 800-488-0338 for a free consultation.
What is Januvia?
Januvia is a daily pill used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. Januvia helps your body to do 2 things:
- Helps increase insulin when blood sugar is high
- Helps decrease the amount of sugar produced by your liver
When taken along with diet and exercise, Januvia is effective in helping adults suffering from Type 2 Diabetes.
Why is Januvia Dangerous?
Januvia has been causing acute pancreatitis in patients. Pancreatitis is the inflammation or infection of the pancreas.
Symptoms of pancreatitis include:
- Sever pain in the abdominal area
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fast heart beat and breathing
- High or low heart rate
Januvia Overview
Januvia is manufactured by Merck & Co. Inc. The company is currently being accused of failure to post information about the side effects of pancreatitis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning for the label to be revised on Januvia, ordering that the risk for pancreatic side effects needed to be placed on the warning label.
Contact Us Today
If you or a loved one has suffered from the negative side effects of Januvia, please contact our attorneys today. You can call us 24 hours a day at 800-488-0338 (Toll Free). You can also email us for a FREE evaluation of your defective product, dangerous drug, personal injury or wrongful death case. All initial consultations are free, and there is never a fee unless we win your case.
