answers to four frequently asked quESTIONS about a victoza lawsuit from a nashville victoza lawyer

Contact a Nashville Victoza Lawyer today if you suffered Victoza side effects, you may be eligible for a Victoza lawsuit

Hundreds of Victoza lawsuits filed by victims from across the country allege that Victoza, which is an incretin mimetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, may cause pancreatic cancer and that the manufacturer of Victoza, Novo Nordisk, failed to warn them of this risk and many people have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after taking Victoza.  
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Other incretin mimetic drugs have also been linked to this dangerous side effect. As a result, Januvia, Janumet, and Byetta have also been linked to pancreatic cancer. Manufacturers Novo Nordisk, Merck & Co., Eli Lilly, and Amylin Pharmaceuticals now hundreds of lawsuits that have been coordinated for pretrial proceedings in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in Southern California while further research continues on the question of does Victoza cause pancreatic cancer continues and cause someone to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. 

If you or a loved one took Victoza were later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, or suffered other serious Victoza side effects, contact Nashville Victoza Lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free case evaluation and see if you are eligible for a Victoza lawsuit and possibly entitled to substantial compensation.

Read on for the answers to four frequently asked questions by Nashville Victoza lawyer Timothy L. Miles about the Victoza lawsuit and if you used Victoza and suffered Victoza side effects, see if you are eligible for a Victoza lawsuit.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH VICTOZA, DOES IT CAUSE VICTOZA SIDE EFFECTS?

Contact Nashville Victoza Lawyer Timothy L. Miles if you suffered Victoza side effects

Incretin mimetic drugs such as Victoza regulate the production of incretin, a type of hormone that stimulates the release of insulin in the body. Victoza does this by injecting patients with a substance that mimics a particular incretin called Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1).  Victoza cancer lawsuits allege this process overstimulates the pancreas causing cells in the pancreas to multiply resulting in pancreatic cancer.

​Researchers suspect that the process used by Victoza, and other incretin mimetic drugs may overstimulate the pancreas, and in some cases, cause pancreas cells to multiply. One expert in this area, Dr. Peter Butler, who is a diabetes expert at UCLA, discovered a growth of precancerous lesions in the pancreas when this process occurred.

​​Additionally, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) adverse event database, patients taking Januvia, a similar drug to Victoza, are 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Beyond these observations though, the research is still unclear if and how incretin mimetic drugs cause pancreatic cancer. In 2013, the FDA requested that researchers investigate the correlation in greater detail.

However, as more evidence is gathered for a more detailed review on the question of does Victoza cause pancreatic cancer, patients are continuing to file lawsuits asserting they got pancreatic cancer after taking their type 2 diabetes medication.

In fact, over 2,500 Victoza patients have registered complaints with the FDA also asserting that the medication caused them to have pancreatic side effects and some to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The vast majority (more than 2,300) allege pancreatitis, both acute and chronic.  Moreover, similar reports have been made for other incretin mimetics: Roughly 2,400 Januvia patients and more than 3,000 Byetta patients have similarly complained of pancreatitis and filed lawsuits with claims similar to the Victoza cancer lawsuits.

Finally, the American Cancer Society warns that patients with chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. 

If you or a loved one suffered the side effects of Victoza, or were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, contact Nashville Victoza Lawyer Timothy L. Miles today and see if you are eligible for a Victoza cancer lawsuit. ​

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IF I SUFFERED VICTOZA SIDE EFFECTS, HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A VICTOZA LAWSUIT?

​​If you or a loved one took Victoza and were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2005 or later, or suffered serious Victoza side effects, you may be eligible for a Victoza lawsuit against Novo Nordisk and may be entitled to substantial compensation.​

IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A VICTOZA CANCER LAWSUIT, WHAT CAN I GET OUT OF A VICTOZA CANCER LAWSUIT?

If you are eligible for a Victoza lawsuit and are successful, you 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 Victoza lawsuit could be entitled to compensation for any past and future costs associated with their diagnosis if they qualify for a Victoza lawsuit and are successful. ​

IF I SUFFERED VICTOZA SIDE EFFECTS, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A NASHVILLE VICTOZA LAWYER?

It does not cost anything to hire a Nashville Victoza lawyer.  We take all cases on a contingency basis which means we do not get paid unless we win your case. If you suffered Victoza side effects, contact Nashville Victoza lawyer Timothy L. Miles who can explain the process and answer any questions you may have including whether you are eligible for a Victoza lawsuit.  ​

CALL A NASHVILLE VICTOZA LAWYER AND SEE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A VICTOZA CANCER LAWSUIT?

If you or a loved one took Victoza and were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2005 or later, or suffered other serious Victoza side effects you may be eligible for a Victoza lawsuit. Contact Nashville Victoza lawyer Timothy L. Miles today and see if you qualify for a Victoza lawsuit and could be eligible for substantial compensation. While there is still time to file a lawsuit, be mindful that these cases are time sensitive, and give us a call today. 

CONTACT​    
The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles
Tapestry at Brentwood Town Center
​300 Centerview Dr., #247
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (855) 846-6529
​Email: [email protected]​

Nashville Victoza lawyer TIMOTHY L. MILES, ESQ.

Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder and consumer rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2023 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2023 Top Rated Litigator. and a 2023 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019). Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, securities fraud, civil procedure, corporate formation, corporate takeover litigation, derivative lawsuits, and more.  ​Visit out website.