If you took Belviq and developed cancer, call a Belviq Lawyer about a Belviq Class Action Lawsuit
ATTENTION BELVIQ PATIENTS: SERIOUS BELVIQ SIDE EFFECTS If you or a loved one took Belviq, Belviq XR, or another brand of lorcaserin, and you were diagnosed with cancer, or other serious Belviq side effects, you may be entitled to file a Belviq lawsuit or be included in a Belviq class action lawsuit and receive substantial compensation from the drug’s manufacturer. Contact Belviq lawsuit lawyer Timothy L. Miles today.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Belviq Class Action Lawsuit
Belviq (generic name: lorcaserin) is a popular prescription weight-loss drug made by Eisai Inc. to help people experiencing obesity and weight-related health issues curb their hunger. While it is not known exactly how Belviq works, the drug targets a hunger receptor in the brain and helps people fee full after easting smaller amounts of food and also seems to help people fee full longer.
Alarmingly, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety trial concluded that the drug could increase the risk of several different types of cancer, including pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancer. Those individuals who participated in the clinical trial reported certain types of cancer with some types occurring more frequently in the lorcaserin group, including pancreatic, colorectal, and lung. As a result, the FDA issued a full Belviq recall in February 2020. In response, numerous Belviq lawsuits have been filed including a Belviq class action. If you or a loved one took Belviq, Belviq XR, or another brand of lorcaserin, and you were diagnosed with cancer, or other serios Belviq side effects, you may be entitled to file a Belviq lawsuit or be included in a Belviq class action lawsuit and receive compensation from the drug’s manufacturer. Fill out a free case review form to find out if you are owed money for damages and talk to a Belviq Lawsuit Lawyer about whether you meet the Belviq Lawsuit Criteria and are eligible for a Belviq lawsuit or to be a part of the Belviq class action lawsuit today at no charge.
What Kind of Drug is Belviq?
Belviq belongs to a class of drugs which includes Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants; Anorexiants; and Serotonin 5HT2C-Receptor Agonist. The drug is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life, among others. Belviq is thought to work by affecting a certain part of the brain that helps control your appetite.
Belviq was available by prescription in its original form and in an extended-release version, Belviq XR. Both versions are the subject of Belviq lawsuits. Arena Pharmaceuticals manufactures Belviq at its facility in Switzerland. Eisai Inc. marketed and distributed Belviq in the United States. Both companies are named defendants in lawsuits.
What Are the Belviq Side Effects?
The most common Belviq (lorcaserin) side effects include headache, dizziness and nausea. People with diabetes also commonly suffered hypoglycemia, back pain and cough. Other common Belviq side effects include:
Back pain
Constipation
Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Musculoskeletal pain
Anxiety
Depression
Fatigue
Peripheral edema
Seasonal allergy
Urinary tract infection
Muscle spasms
Stress
Does Belviq Cause Cancer?
Weight-loss drugs are not known for their safety; unfortunately, Belviq is no exception resulting in a Belviq recall. In a five-year, double-blind study of 12,000 patients, those taking Belviq were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than those taking a placebo (sugar pill). At the end of the five-years, the FDA found 7.1% of people in the placebo group developed cancer compared to 7.7% of people in the Belviq group who developed cancer. The FDA stated, “A range of cancer types was reported, with several different types of cancers occurring more frequently in the lorcaserin group,” including: Pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer; and Lung cancer.
What is the Risk in Taking Belviq?
In February 2020, the FDA requested the Belviq Recall and for to Eisai pull all Belviq and Belviq XR products from the market due to Belviq Side Effects. Eisai has complied with this request. As a result, Belviq is no longer commercially available.
Is there Evidence Belviq Causes Cancer?
Yes, evidence exists that Belviq causes cancer. A clinical review in 2012 noted it had been determined the drug could cause cancer in rats.
Why Did the FDA Recall Belviq?
When the FDA announced the Belviq Recall it stated: "We are taking this action because we believe that the risks of lorcaserin outweigh its benefits based on our completed review of results from a randomized clinical trial assessing safety." A five-year study found a higher incidence of lung, pancreatic, colorectal, and other cancers in patients who took Belviq, causing it to be recalled by drugmaker Eisai Inc. in February 2020..
Should I Stop Taking Belviq?
Anyone taking this drug should talk to a healthcare professional about the risks of taking Belviq and their options. Together, you and your doctor can decide on the best weight-loss management program for you. Additionally, the FDA advises it is best to dispose of unused lorcaserin using a drug take back location.
Should I Report any Belviq Side Effects I Suffered?
Yes, the FDA is urging both patients and health care professionals to report side effects involving lorcaserin to the FDA MedWatch program.
Is Belviq a Controlled Substance Now?
Yes, on May 1, 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) listed Belviq (lorcaserin) as a scheduled controlled substance.
What is a Belviq Lawsuit?
A Belviq Lawsuit is a demand from the defendant for monetary compensation by patients who took Belviq and subsequently developed cancer. The lawsuits allege the defendants made a defective drug and failed to warn physicians about its carcinogenic properties. If eligible you may participate in a Belviq class action lawsuit or file an individual Belviq lawsuit. A Belviq Lawyer can answer these questions and is available anytime just give us a call or submit the form below for a free case evaluation about a Belviq Lawsuit if you suffered Belviq Side Effects.
What Are the Legal Claims in a Belviq Class Action Lawsuit?
While the attorneys are still researching and reviewing the facts to determine all the claims to bring in a Belviq Lawsuit, two claims that will undoubtably be brought in these lawsuits are a defective design claim and a claim for the failure to warn of the risks of cancer and other Belviq Side Effects.
With a design defect, a drug manufacturer can be held strictly liable if: (1) the drug's chemical makeup posed a foreseeable risk; and (2) the drug was designed and administered as it was intended to be. Evidence surfaced in early 2010 that Belviq caused cancer in rats and the FDA originally denied the drug's application for this reason. Therefore, the defendants should have known that the "chemical makeup" increased the odds for getting cancer. With a failure to warn claim drug manufacturers are under a duty to warn doctors and medical providers of the drug's non-obvious hazards and inform them of ways to avoid these dangers and other Belviq Side Effects.
Physicians who prescribed Belviq to patients had no idea of the cancer risks or other Belviq Side Effects. Had the defendant warned physicians they may have decided not to prescribe it to their patients and patients who knew of the risks may have decided to not take it in light of the Belviq Side Effects.
What Is the Criteria for a Belviq Lawsuit?
If you are experiencing Belviq side effects, talk to your doctor and call a Belviq Lawyer
If you took Belviq or its generic equivalent and were diagnosed with cancer, you should consider taking legal action against the drug’s manufacturer. If you meet these criteria, you may have a case and can file a Belviq class action lawsuit. -Over the age of 18 -Diagnosed with cancer after taking Belviq, Belviq XR, or another brand of lorcaserin If a loved one took this weight loss drug and was diagnosed with cancer, you may also contact a Belviq Lawsuit Lawyer on their behalf about a Belviq class action lawsuit. Call Belviq Lawyer Timothy L. Miles today (855-Tim-M-Law) for a free and confidential case evaluation and see if you are eligible for a Belviq lawsuit.
What Can I Recover from a Belviq Lawsuit or a Belviq Class Action?
Every case is unique, but people who successfully file drug or medical device lawsuits can recover money for some of the following damages:
• Past and future medical bills (including medication, hospital stays, and in-home care) • Pain and suffering • Lost wages • Loss of earning capacity • Funeral expenses (in the event of a loved one’s death)
Broadly speaking, a plaintiff in a Belviq lawsuit could be entitled to compensation for any past and future costs associated with their cancer diagnosis or other Belviq Side Effects.
How Do I Know if I Meet the Belviq Lawsuit or Belviq Class Action Criteria?
If you or a loved one took Belviq, Belviq XR, or another brand of lorcaserin, and you were diagnosed with cancer, or other serious Belviq side effects, they you probably meet the Belviq Lawsuit Criteria. Call Belviq Lawsuit lawyer Timothy L. Miles today and see if you meet the Belviq Lawsuit Criteria and may be eligible for a Belviq class action.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Belviq Lawyer?
It costs nothing upfront to hire us. We operate on the contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we successfully resolve your Belviq lawsuit. Our fees come from a Belviq lawsuit come out of a favorable settlement or jury award, not out of your pocket.
What Can a Belviq Lawsuit Lawyer Do for Me?
Because of the complexity of the cases and the need to hire experts, a products liability attorney is the go-to attorney when you have been injured by a product that is defective like the defective baby formula products. A Belviq Lawsuit Lawyer, who is an experienced products liability attorney, can help you by putting you in the best possible position to win your Belviq Lawsuit and recover the most compensation for your Belviq side effects.
How Does a Belviq Lawsuit Work?
First, it will need to be determined that you meet the Belviq lawsuit criteria. If so, before your Belviqlawsuit is officially filed with the court, your Belviq Lawsuit Lawyer will fully explain the process and will then need to ask you a few more specific questions about your (or your family member’s) medical history. For instance, he or she may need when and how the diagnosis came about, and how the Belviq side effects have affected your life.
Your Belviq Lawyer will then draft what is known as a complaint. This will be a multi-page document explaining why the defendant is responsible for your injuries and what damages (that is, compensation) you are seeking.
Once your complaint is filed with the court, your Belviq lawsuit officially begins. From here, it will be a lot of back and forth between you lawyer and the attorney(s) for the defendant in an attempt to resolve the matter. The attorneys may take review documents, take depositions, issue subpoenas, hire experts, calculate damages, attend hearings, and file motions, briefs, evidence or other documents with the court during the stages of the lawsuit.
If your Belviq lawsuit is not dismissed and a settlement cannot be reached, the case will proceed to a jury trial.
Call a Belviq lawsuit lawyer about a Belviq Lawsuit
If you took Belviq and have been diagnosed with cancer, you could be owed significant compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. You should speak with a Belviq lawyer as soon as possible to determine the best course of action including filing a Belviq class action lawsuit or an individual Belviq Lawsuit if you were diagnosed with cancer or experienced other severe Belviq side effects.
These cases are time-sensitive so do not wait. Fill out a case review form to receive a free, no-obligation case evaluation. It costs nothing to get started, a Belviq lawsuit lawyer can explain the process and answer any questions you may have. We take all cases on a contingency basis which means we do not get paid unless we win your case. While there is still time to file a lawsuit, be mindful that these cases are time sensitive, and give us a call today.
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ATTENTION BELVIQ PATIENTS: SERIOUS BELVIQ SIDE EFFECTS If you or a loved one took Belviq, Belviq XR, or another brand of lorcaserin, and you were diagnosed with cancer, or other serious Belviq side effects, you may be entitled to file a Belviq lawsuit or be included in a Belviq class action lawsuit and receive substantial compensation from the drug’s manufacturer. Contact Belviq lawsuit lawyer Timothy L. Miles today.
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