Invokana

Treating your type 2 diabetes shouldn't increase your risk of serious injury. The medications Invokana and Invokamet have been linked to a risk of ketoacidosis, which could potentially be fatal. Learn the possible symptoms and what to do from David Henson of HensonFuerst Attorneys.

(Principal office of Henson & Fuerst, PA: 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607)

Two prescription drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes are Invokana® (generic name canagliflozin) and Invokamet™ (a combination of canagliflozin and metformin). However, they have been linked to an increased risk of dangerous side effects, including a potentially fatal condition known as ketoacidosis.
Ketoacidosis, which is usually associated with type 1 diabetes, occurs when the body cannot break down sugars in the blood due to a lack of insulin. The body then begins to break down fats for energy, which releases acids (called ketones) into the bloodstream. Left untreated, ketoacidosis can be fatal.
Symptoms of Ketoacidosis can include: Difficulty breathing…Fatigue or sleepiness… Fruity breath… Flushed face… Headache… Nausea… Vomiting… Abdominal pain…and Confusion.

In addition to ketoacidosis, Invokana and Invokament have been linked to: Hyperkalemia, or too much potassium in the blood… Hypoglycemia (or low blood sugar)… Coma… Kidney failure… Fluid buildup in the brain (cerebral edema)… Hypotension (low blood pressure)… Death of bowel tissue due to low blood pressure…or Stroke.