Lawsuits have been filed by people who took Saxenda (liraglutide) for weight-loss and suffered from stomach paralysis and other severe side effects.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Saxenda induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with stomach paralyiss, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What is Saxenda?
Saxenda® is a prescription medicine that delivers the medication liraglutide in a single-dose injection pen. It is approved to help adults lose weight and keep the weight off if they are obese (BMI > 30) or suffer from weight-related health problems.
Saxenda and Stomach Paralysis
Saxenda is an injection medication that slows down digestion and stimulates the production of insulin. This makes patients feel full longer, which helps them lose weight. Unfortunately, it may also dramatically slow down the movement of food through the body.
Lawsuits have been filed by people who were diagnosed with stomach paralysis after using Saxenda. These lawsuits claim that drug-makers failed to warn patients about the risk of stomach paralysis (also known as “gastroparesis”) and other side effects.
Saxenda vs. Victoza
Saxenda and Victoza both contain liraglutide, a medication that works like a hormone in the body called GLP-1 that naturally regulates appetite. By activating parts of the brain that control appetite, Saxenda can make a person feel less hungry, which helps them eat less food.
Saxenda and Thyroid Cancer
Saxenda and similar medications, such as Victoza, are known to cause thyroid cancer in rats and mice at normal doses. It is unknown if Saxenda causes thyroid cancer in people. The FDA has asked drug-makers to study the risk of Medullary Thyoroid Carcinoma (MCC).
Saxenda “Black Box” Warning
The Prescribing Information (PDF) for Saxenda carries a “Black Box” warning label about the risk of thyroid cancer — specifically thyroid C-cell tumors, which occurred in rats and mice who were given doses of Saxenda that are very similar to what a person would take.
The label warns that Saxenda is contraindicated in patients who have a personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer
Patients should contact their doctor immediately if they develop symptoms of thyroid cancer while taking Saxenda, such as:
- Neck pain
- Voice changes
- Lump or swelling in your neck
- Hoarseness
- Trouble swallowing
- Shortness of breath
Saxenda and Pancreatic Cancer
One of the most serious side effects of Saxenda is pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation). It is not known if Saxenda is safe for people who have had pancreatitis or other risk-factors for pancreatic cancer. Patients should seek emergency medical attention if they develop severe abdominal pain, stomach pain that does not go away (with or without vomiting), or pain that spreads from the stomach to the back.
Side Effects of Saxenda
- Thyroid cancer
- Medullary Thyoroid Carcinoma (MCC)
- Thyroid C-cell adenomas and carcinoma
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cancer
- Kidney problems
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Suicidal thoughts
Do I have a Saxenda Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Saxenda induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with stomach paralyiss, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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