Januvia linked to Pancreatitis Lawsuit

Januvia Diabetes Drug Linked to Acute Pancreatitis.

Our lawyers and attorneys are actively seeking people who have been harmed, injured or have developed acute pancreatitis from taking the diabetes medicine called Januvia.

There may be a class action lawsuit forming with possible cash settlement claims for diabetes patients who were given Januvia.

What is Januvia?

Januvia is an orally administered diabetes medicine that can help to control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin the body produces after eating.

Januvia are in tablets and contain a chemical compound called sitagliptin phosphate, an orally-active inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme.

Januvia is only for people with type 2 diabetes. It is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

FDA Warning for Januvia

The FDA issued a warning to healthcare providers about diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet, manufactured by Merck & Co., Inc. These drugs are in the class known as sitaglipins, and are designed to help treat patients with type-2 diabetes and type-2 diabetes mellitus.

Post-marketing surveillance reveals that the drugs may be associated with acute pancreatitis after reports of 88 patients experiencing that condition between October 2006 and February 2009.

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FORREST KEITHsays: 2011-12-05 16:30:05

I was on Januvia 100 mg for my diabetes and after 1 hr of going to sleep, my heart would take off racing for no reason. I have been in the emergency room once for this and stopped taking it after this happened about 4 times. When I quit the Januvia, it stopped. All of these diabetic drugs are dangerous and most can be life threatening. Let me know if there is a lawsuit. I will definitely join in.

Stephen T Samplessays: 2011-11-29 05:58:52

I have been on Januvia for the past 2-3 years. This year, 2011, I have been in the ER twice with severe stomach distress and the last time it was finally diagnosed as Pancreatitis. I spent a full week in the hospital getting my stomach pumped and being slowly brought back up to being able to eat small amounts. My doctors told me they had no idea what caused the episodes, now I know. I constantly battle symptoms of pancreatities and was still taking Januvia. I just picked up a refill and found the warning. I just stopped the Januvia.

lester georgiasays: 2011-10-23 16:59:46

My wife just spent six days in the hospital with acute pancreatitis!The doctor said it had to be from her taking januvia! She has stopped taking it now!

Linda penneysays: 2011-08-20 23:23:23

Taking the drug now. I have had lots of stomach aches, but just ignored it. I also throw up in am and feel nauseous each am and don't set until 1 pm I'm going to call my doctor on Monday.

sandra davenportsays: 2011-08-13 13:24:52

my dr just prescribe januvia so i haven't started taking it yet after reading the other comments i'm considering not taking it what do you think.

Janice Heckadonsays: 2011-05-31 10:28:58

I took Januvia for a yr and I had severe stomach pain, even in my back. Was in ER twice, once for sciatica and muscle pain and the other for burning when I urinate. I had so many side effects it was terrible. I was sick all the time and my sinus's were always clogged up, terrible. I am not feeling so much better off of it but sugar is up again. I am scared to try something else.x

Bob Honeygoskysays: 2011-04-27 08:52:28

I have been on Januvia for Type 2 diabetes. I was on business in Salt Lake City and was packing to return to DC when I collapsed. I had a couple of minutes to call the hotel desk for an ambulance and went unconscious and remained that way for five days in ICU. My heart rate had dropped to below 20. They dialyzed me, put in a pacemaker, drained fluid from around the heart (cardiologist said my heart is totally normal). I also had pancreatitis. It was a miracle I survived. I am now on insulin for the diabetes. There have been many reported cases of pancreatitis with Januvia...mine also included bradycardia and kidney damage.

Ulo Uibopuusays: 2011-04-05 12:55:21

Caused congestive heart failure.

Kristysays: 2011-04-05 12:49:34

my mom is in the hospital as I write this!

Diane Lanigansays: 2011-03-31 12:21:12

Januvia did nothing but destroy my health, did not lower my blood sugar, pains all over body, just stopped taking it, I am interested if there is a class action suit

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