The weight-loss drug Belviq has been inviting thousands of lawsuits from patients suffering from severe illnesses due to taking medicine. You can file a Belviq lawsuit if you are harmed by the product and get compensated.
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Is Belviq causing Cancer?
Belviq, the pharmaceutical brand name for lorcaserin, is a popular weight-loss drug. The FDA initially approved it for distribution in the United States. This drug works by altering your brain’s chemical signals and making you feel full to help you lose weight.
Doctors often prescribe this medicine combined with exercise to patients struggling with obesity, overweight, or dealing with other weight-related problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and blood pressure.
Belviq tests run on lab rats before the release of this medicine in the market showed that lorcaserin caused tumors in their body. Even after this observation, Esai (maker of Belviq) got approval from the FDA to release this drug on the market.
After a few years, a study showed that people most likely to be diagnosed with Cancer took medicine more than those who were not. Thus, they concluded that the longer people take this medicine, the higher their chances of being diagnosed with Cancer.
Therefore, Belviq can potentially cause Cancer. The types of Cancer caused by Belviq are- lung, brain, breast, colorectal and pancreatic cancer. Additionally, it can cause several side effects in the body. They are-
- Low blood sugar
- Rash
- Mental problems
- Sore throat
- Slow heartbeat
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Dizziness
- Runny nose
- Drowsiness
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Fatigue
- Vomiting/nausea
- Diarrhea
- Painful erections
- Constipation
- Back pain
If you are a consumer of Belviq and are undergoing one of these symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.
Do I qualify for a Belviq lawsuit?
If you have ever bought or consumed Belviq, you are eligible for a lawsuit. If your body is suffering from consequences because of it, chances are you will be receiving compensation from the company. Even if your health is not in danger, you can file a lawsuit on the grounds of putting your or your loved one’s life at risk.
Compensation will differ from person to person depending on how much your health is affected. If it is a minor injury, one can expect up to $50,000 to $100,000, and for cancer patients, the amount can go as high as $500,000.
To know more about the legalities to see if you are eligible for a lawsuit and to make sure you get the compensation to cover all your losses, hire an attorney. Contact lawyers at TorHoerman Law, LLC today.
