A Tennessee woman has recently filed an Invokana diabetic ketoacidosis lawsuit claiming that she suffered from a life-threatening condition as a result of taking Invokana.

Plaintiff  Veronica R. was prescribed Invokana for her type-2 diabetes in October 2015.

Soon thereafter, she suffered from serious complications, including diabetic ketoacidosis, and became hospitalized as a result.

According to her Invokana diabetic ketoacidosis lawsuit, the “plaintiff has endured pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and economic loss, including significant expenses for medical care and treatment which will continue in the future.”

She seeks actual, compensatory and punitive damages from the defendants.

The plaintiff holds the defendants, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Johnson & Johnson, responsible for not making her or her physicians aware of the severe risks associated with Invokana.

According to her Invokana diabetic ketoacidosis lawsuit, Janssen and Johnson & Johnson not only knew about the risks, but willfully and knowingly marketed the drug even though they “knew that the drug was in a defective condition as previously described and knew that those who were prescribed the medication would experience and did experience severe physical, mental, and emotional injuries.”

She says, in her Invokana diabetic ketoacidosis lawsuit, that the defendants concealed, omitted or minimized the risks with Invokana as well as violated their duty to warn the medical community and the public about the risks.

Invokana Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Invokana, like other SGLT2 inhibitors, has many potential side effects. Ketoacidosis might be one of the most severe.

When the body does not have enough insulin to properly metabolize ketones (fatty acids), a condition called ketoacidosis may occur. When the body has to many ketones, the blood’s pH levels drop.

Ketoacidosis is a life-threatening medical condition and should be treated immediately. It may, at times, require hospitalization and if left unchecked, ketoacidosis may lead to diabetic coma, cerebral edema or death.

There are signs of developing ketoacidosis that a diabetic patient should look for:

• Excessive thirst
• Frequent urination
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Weakness or fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Fruity-scented breath
• Confusion

Patients with ketoacidosis can be treated with fluid therapy, insulin therapy and electrolyte therapy.

Filing an Invokana Diabetic Ketoacidosis Lawsuit

Many diabetes medication lawsuits have been filed on behalf of patients who were allegedly harmed as a result of drugs like Invokana since the Food and Drug Administration issued its first warning in 2015.

Have you or a loved one experienced dangerous Invokana side effects including ketoacidosis after taking the Invokana? Legal help is available for those who may have developed diabetic ketoacidosis and other complications possibly associated with Invokana or another SGLT2 inhibitor.

An experienced attorney can provide you with a free, no-obligation Invokana lawsuit review.

The Invokana Diabetic Ketoacidosis Lawsuit is Case No. 1:16-cv-00407 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Chattanooga Division.