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Three main side effects of Invokana you should know

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Invokana is part of a class of drugs known as sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors which has seen a huge response in the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which a person has high levels of sugar in his or her blood, when the pancreas fails to create enough of insulin and regulate blood sugar. Invokana is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (a division of Johnson & Johnson) is supposed to help patients achieve glycemic control.  Unfortunately, there have been reports which suggest otherwise. The patients with diabetic complications led patients developing kidney injury and kidney failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, and toe, foot, or leg amputations after taking the drug. The following are the main   side effects of invokana : The kidneys are a vital component in the workings of Invokana, but the drug can develop reduced kidney function or kidney failure. When this occurs, the kidneys are unable to filter ou

Why Patients On Invokana Are Suffering?

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Invokana (generic name Canagliflozin) is a popular drug, used to manage and treat Type 2 Diabetes. Approved in 2013, the drug went on to become one of the most prescribed medications with 3 million prescriptions in the following years. But, the medicine is not free from controversies. Many patients have complained about side effects and complications after consumption of the drug for some amount of time. Loaded with SGLT-2 inhibitors, the drug is known to have caused several complications among patients starting from ketoacidosis, urinary tract infections, genital gangrene, and so on. Patients and lawyers are fighting lawsuits for  Invokana settlements  for the troubles, both physical and emotional as well as financial, caused by the drug. Here are some of the common side effects of Invokana making it difficult for the patient to lead a normal life are A sudden drop in blood sugar level : Many patients have experienced a sudden drop in their blood sugar levels, leading to

Invokana Settlements - What You Should Know

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Invokana was marketed as a Janssen’s product and with its easy dietary restrictions compared to the other similar drugs, this became one of the most well-liked medications for diabetes. Unfortunately, soon after it was released for public use, there were plenty of adverse reports submitted to the FDA and the victims claimed for  invokana settlements . In fact, in May 2015, the administration body warned about Invokana's potentially life-altering health effect diabetic ketoacidosis (which is the condition of having excess amount of ketones in the body) and how it is an needless risk associated with the drug. In September 2015, there was a revised FDA warning which highlighted about how the drug can increase the risk of bone fracture and have reduced bone mineral density. The patients taking Invokana are twice more likely to face the risk of leg or foot amputation than those thriving on other similar medication. The other complications associated with the drug are: hypotensi

All About Cases And Settlements Involving Invokana

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Invokana is an SGLT2 inhibitor designed to block a specific protein that helps the body reabsorb glucose in the bloodstream.  Sadly, many patients who are prescribed Invokana to treat their Type-II diabetes have experienced serious complications, often resulting fatal. Many lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer. Invokana lawsuit update claims that the drug manufacturer didn’t warn the patients and physicians about the possible side effects.  The legal papers plainly insist that if the drug manufacturer had prior and adequate warnings against Invokana and its side effects, the physicians would have informed the patients of the risks, if prescribed at all.  Some of the most prominent cases involving Invokana are: September 2015: An Invokana lawsuit for $1 billion (general and special damages more than $500 million each) was filed on behalf of Canadians in Ontario. Under a request for class-action status, the manufacturers involve a woman who too

Serious And Mild Side Effects Of Invega

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Invega Sustenna is an antipsychotic drug that is used widely to treat specific mental or mood disorders like schizophrenia. The Paliperidone drug helps to reinstate the balance amongst the neurotransmitters in the brain and thus help the patient to think more positively and clearly about everyday life.  But the medication, like every other antipsychotic drug comes with certain complications. Invega sustenna side effects are different for different patients. The most common ones include: ·          continuous dizziness   ·          constant drowsiness or sleepiness ·          infections and reactions at the site of injection ·          inner restlessness or the feel to be in the constant state of moving ·          unusual muscle movements such as constant body tremor, shuffling, abnormal eye movements or involuntary muscle movements One of the rare but serious invega sustenna side effects is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). The condition, if not att