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Chantix is an FDA-approved medication that can help people stop smoking by blocking the brain's receptors from enjoying nicotine. However, within first year that Chantix was publicly used (from 2006 to 2007), hundreds of patients contacted the FDA and reported that taking Chantix caused them to experience serious side effects, including heart problems, depression and diabetes.
In fact, during this period, 544 patients reported experiencing problems with their glycemic control due to having abnormally low levels of insulin in their blood.
Although quitting smoking can affect people's glycemic control and, consequently, mock the symptoms of diabetes, taking Chantix can clearly amplify this effect in some patients.
Diabetes, clinically known as diabetes mellitus, is an incurable condition in which the pancreas is unable to produce enough or any insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar and energy levels. Without enough insulin, blood sugar levels drop, and diabetics will start to experience:
While those born with diabetes are said to have "type 1 diabetes," anyone who develops this condition later in life – such as after extreme weight gain or after taking a certain medication – is said to have "type 2 diabetes."
Type 1 diabetes requires regular insulin shots as part of the lifelong treatment of the condition. In contrast, most people with type 2 diabetes can manage their condition by eating healthfully and exercising, rather than by taking insulin.
The best way to prevent the serious side effects associated with taking Chantix is to regularly visit your doctor and to be aware of the symptoms of Chantix-related health problems.
Diabetes symptoms include:
Since the symptoms of diabetes are clearly general, any Chantix user experiencing these changes in his health should visit his doctor for blood tests and a proper diabetes diagnosis.
Following a trip to the doctor and proper treatment, affected Chantix users should also consider meeting with a personal injury attorney to evaluate their legal claim. Anyone who has developed a severe, irreversible health problem after taking Chantix – including diabetes – will be entitled to monetary awards by pursuing a Chantix lawsuit.
To encourage such individuals to pursue their cases, most Chantix lawyers offer free consultations and will delay payment for their services until (or unless) you win your case.
Have you or a loved one been harmed by Chantix? If so, contact us today to speak to an experienced lawyer who can help you build your case and win a deserved Chantix settlement.
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