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Harmed by Belviq? Our Lawyers Can Help.<\/h2>\n

Our Belviq Lawyers Fight for Compensation for Belviq-related Cancer<\/h3>\n

Belviq\u00ae is a drug that was commonly prescribed for weight-control for years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration<\/a> (FDA) approved the medication\u2019s use for weight management in 2012, but a follow-on study showed that Belviq increases the risk of pancreatic, colorectal, lung, and other cancers. The drug has since been taken off the market, but many people have been harmed by its cancer-causing effects in the interim.<\/p>

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A diagnosis of cancer is devastating. When it was potentially caused by a drug prescribed by a doctor, people diagnosed with the disease should have recourse.<\/p>\n

If you or a loved one took Belviq and was diagnosed with cancer, you may be eligible to receive compensation through a Belviq lawsuit. Depending on the circumstances, this may be a class-action lawsuit, an individual lawsuit, or a wrongful death lawsuit if someone has died. While a lawsuit won\u2019t cure the illness, and nothing can make up for the loss of your health, financial compensation can reduce the stress of worrying about paying medical costs and bills while battling the disease at a time when you may be unable to work.<\/p>\n

Texas personal injury and product liability laws are complicated, large drug companies have high-powered lawyers on their payroll to fight against lawsuits, and making mistakes can be costly. Fortunately, there is legal help available to go up against them from the experienced drug injury lawyers<\/a> at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law.<\/p>\n

Our compassionate Belviq lawsuit attorneys understand what you are going through. We know the laws and the system and are skilled in bringing successful drug-related lawsuits. When you contact us, our Belviq legal team will examine your individual situation and advise you about your options and the possibility of filing a legal claim. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, and there are no fees to you unless and until we win your case.<\/p>\n

Call us today \u2013 (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Belviq Recall and Cancer<\/h2>\n

Belviq and Belviq XR, which is the extended-release form of the medication, are brand names for the generic drug lorcaserin. The drug was developed for patients who had trouble losing weight through diet and exercise alone. Lorcaserin increases feelings of fullness to decrease appetite. An early study of lorcaserin, under a different brand name, caused the FDA to reject it because rats and mice that were given the drug developed breast and brain tumors.<\/p>\n

In addition to the cancer risk, a review of Belviq in Consumer Reports<\/a> shortly after its release advised people to \u201cskip it.\u201d The article pointed to bad side effects, including headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and others.<\/p>\n

Studies of Belviq Showed a Cancer Link<\/h3>\n

In January 2014, at the FDA\u2019s request, the manufacturer began a five-year study of Belviq. The study involved 12,000 people who were given either Belviq or a placebo drug. Placebos are \u201cfake\u201d drugs that are often used in research studies. Patients in the study did not know which drug they received. After the study ended, the results showed that there were more cases of cancer in people who had received Belviq compared to the placebo. The main types of cancer detected were pancreatic, lung, and colorectal.<\/p>\n

Belviq Recalled by Food and Drug Administration in 2020<\/h3>\n

After looking at this study data, the FDA<\/a> announced in January 2020 that Belviq seemed to be linked to an increased risk of cancer, but it didn\u2019t issue a Belviq recall. Instead, the FDA asked doctors to consider whether the benefits of the drug outweighed the possible risks before prescribing it.<\/p>\n

However, only a month later, on February 13, the FDA recalled Belviq after determining that its risks outweighed its benefits. The agency told people to immediately stop taking the drug. It advised patients to talk to their doctors about an alternative weight-loss medication.<\/p>\n

How Our Belviq Lawyer in Houston Can Help<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, this harmful drug was on the market for eight long years before a Belviq recall finally happened. Its long-term cancer effect isn\u2019t yet known. People who were on it for even a few months and who have since been diagnosed with cancer, shouldn\u2019t hesitate to consult with a Belviq lawyer. While an attorney can\u2019t cure your illness, an experienced drug injury lawyer can help you determine whether to pursue a Belviq lawsuit against the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

If you were harmed by Belviq or Belviq XR, we can help. Your Belviq legal team will:<\/p>\n