A Pennsylvania man recently chose to file an Invokana lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, alleging its diabetes drug caused kidney failure.

According to the Invokana lawsuit, Patrick began taking Invokana in March 2015 in order to treat his diabetes, and he continued to take it for several months. In August 2015, Patrick abruptly stopped taking the drug. He suffered from kidney failure, causing physical and emotional problems that he says will continue long into the future. The Invokana lawsuit claims that Patrick’s kidney failure is a direct result of taking Invokana.

Patrick chose to file an Invokana lawsuit after suffering these injuries. He alleges that Janssen was aware of the risk of kidney problems linked with Invokana, yet failed to adequately warn the public and the medical community about these dangers.

The Invokana lawsuit was filed on multiple counts, including manufacturing defect, defective design, failure to warn, breach of express and implied warranties, negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment, and punitive damages, among several others. Patrick filed suit on Aug. 16 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Background of Invokana Diabetes Drug

Invokana (also known by its generic name, canagliflozin) was first introduced to the drug market in 2013 and is manufactured by Janssen  Pharmaceuticals, a prominent subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. Invokana is one of several major diabetes drugs known as sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. SGLT2 inhibitor drugs like Invokana are part of a relatively new class of diabetes drugs that has grown rapidly in popularity.

Despite the popularity of these new diabetes drugs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received a number of adverse event reports regarding Invokana side effects. The agency has since required Janssen to add a series of warnings to the Invokana label about these risks. The warnings urged users to be aware of the link between Invokana and ketoacidosis, and look out for its symptoms including abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, respiratory problems, and vomiting.

Side Effects Linked with Invokana

Invokana and other diabetes drugs have been connected with a number of dangerous complications, from Invokana heart attack to kidney failure to diabetic ketoacidosis.

Invokana is associated with a number of side effects, including, but not limited to:

• Dehydration (dizziness, lightheadedness)
• Vaginal yeast infection
• Yeast infection of the penis
• Low blood sugar
• Serious allergic reaction
• Ketoacidosis
• Kidney failure

Filing an Invokana Lawsuit

Invokana lawsuits claim that the drug makers failed to adequately warn about the link between Invokana and kidney complications, as well as other significant side effects.

If you or someone you love has suffered due to side effects of Invokana, you may be able to file an Invokana lawsuit. While filing a lawsuit cannot reverse the side effects of Invokana, pursuing an Invokana lawsuit can help to alleviate the financial burden caused by medical expenses and lost wages.

The Invokana Lawsuit is Case No. 3:17-cv-06172-BRM-LHG, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.