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Diabetes Related to Chantix

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Produced and distributed by Pfizer since 2006, Chantix is a smoking cessation medication that is known to increase patients' risk of some severe side effects, including loss of glycemic control and type-2 diabetes.

Although quitting smoking is known to affect people's ability to control their blood sugar levels, studies are finding that taking Chantix can intensify this side effect and, in some patients, trigger the symptoms of type-2 diabetes.

Given the severity of diabetes, it's vital that patients thinking of taking Chantix:

• Discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before they start taking this medication.
• Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of Chantix-related diabetes.
• Get regular checkups while taking Chantix so their doctors can detect and treat Chantix diabetes in its early stages (should it develop).
• Meet with a personal injury attorney, should they develop Chantix diabetes, to learn more about their legal rights and possible claims to a Chantix settlement.

What is Type-2 Diabetes?

Also known as "adult onset diabetes," type-2 diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels can't be naturally controlled because either:

• The body slowly becomes resistant to insulin; or
• The pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.

Although the obesity epidemic is one of the primary causes of type-2 diabetes, certain medications or underlying conditions can also cause people to develop type-2 diabetes at some point in life.

In contrast, type-1 diabetes is a congenital condition (present since birth) in which a person is unable to produce enough, if any, insulin. Type-1 diabetics will need to take insulin as part of the lifelong treatment of their condition.

Symptoms of Chantix Diabetes

Chantix users may be losing their glycemic control and developing type-2 diabetes if they start to experience:

• blurry vision
• fatigue
• frequent infections (particularly urinary tract infections in women)
• frequent urges to urinate
• increased thirst
• intense hunger
• slow-healing wounds
• weight loss

Any Chantix patient who develops some combination of the above symptoms will need a series of blood tests to confirm or rule out a proper type-2 diabetes diagnosis. Promptly diagnosing and treating Chantix diabetes is essential to preventing further complications, including heart disease and kidney problems.

Following a Diagnosis of Chantix Diabetes

Injured patients will need to work closely with their doctors to develop a long-term treatment plan for their condition. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and finding an alternative to Chantix will likely be among the treatments for Chantix diabetes.

Subsequently, it's important that these patients meet with a personal injury lawyer to find out if they have a case against Pfizer, the maker of Chantix. During this free consultation, prospective plaintiffs can:

• Learn more about the process of filing and winning personal injury lawsuits.
• Get information about settlements in cases similar to their own.
• Decide whether they want to pursue an individual claim or join a class-action case, based on their needs and situation.

Have you or a loved one been harmed by Chantix? If so, contact us today to speak to an experienced lawyer for Chantix injuries who can help you recover compensation for your losses.

 

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