Those patients taking the drug Victoza for the treatment of their Type 2 diabetes are likely to have a number of questions regarding the safety of the drug. Whether the drug causes such serious health problems as pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, kidney disease and pancreatitis is currently being debated with a number of studies pointing to these dangers. Several studies have placed the risks of a patient taking Victoza and developing pancreatitis at as much as three times that of those taking an older diabetes drug, and the risks of pancreatic cancer is significantly increased as well. Victoza works by mimicking the actions of incretin hormones in the body.
These hormones in turn increase insulin production in response to meals and decrease the production of glucose from the liver. Drugs like Victoza which work in this manner can cause sudden inflammation of the pancreas which in turn leads to pancreatitis—a significant risk factor in the development of pancreatic cancer. Legal options are available for those who have been harmed by Victoza; an experienced personal injury attorney can more fully explain the best course of action for your future.
Your Victoza Damages
Each patient is different, therefore the specific damages a patient harmed by Victoza is entitled to pursue will depend on the severity of the symptoms. Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease; because it is generally not detected until it has progressed to the advanced stages, the survival rate is low. Thyroid cancer is much more treatable however kidney disease and severe allergic reactions can lead to long-term health issues or even fatalities. Depending on your level of harm you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and perhaps even pain and suffering.
Preserving Your Right to File a Victoza Claim
Perhaps you have taken Victoza but at this time you have suffered no adverse health effects. Unfortunately, this does not mean you won’t develop serious side effects from the drug in the future. A highly experienced personal injury attorney can help to protect your claim and preserve your right to file a Victoza claim in the future. It’s important that you seek medical care to ensure your health has not yet been damaged from taking Victoza.
The Victoza Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations, or the time you have to file a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk for harm suffered from Victoza varies from state to state; some states operate under a very short one year window of time, while others allow as much as five or six years. Most states, however, have a two-year statute of limitations. Therefore,
you have a limited amount of time in which to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the drug once the statute starts tolling. Ensure your health is protected, then ensure your right to file against Novo is protected as well.