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.
