Why Patients On Invokana Are Suffering?

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 dizziness and sweating. A dip in the blood sugar level can have a drastic result on the body and must be reported to the doctor immediately.  
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication. As the drug brings down the level of blood glucose levels, in certain cases, the human body starts producing blood acids (Ketones) to substitute insulin. These blood acids can be fatal and cause serious complication for the patient.

If you too are a victim of Invokana and suffering from the complications caused by the drug, then there is a chance that you are eligible for Invokana settlements. Contact Invokana Side Effects, at Invokanasideeffects.us or call 1(855)973-4136 for more details.  

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