Phillips Law Group is investigating claims of patients who took the medication Veozah and experienced severe liver injuries. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Veozah (fezolinetant), which is meant to treat hot flashes some women experience during menopause but may have led to liver problems for many individuals who were prescribed it. If you or a loved one took this medication and suffered symptoms of liver injury, you may be eligible for compensation through a Veozah lawsuit.
Warnings About Liver Injuries and Veozah
Veozah, a medication used to treat menopause symptoms, has recently been linked to serious liver injuries in some patients. In fact, Astellas Pharma Inc., which developed the drug, includes the following warning in prescribing information for the medication:
“Advise patients to discontinue VEOZAH immediately and seek medical attention including hepatic laboratory tests if they experience signs or symptoms that may suggest liver injury (new onset fatigue, nausea, vomiting, pruritus, jaundice, pale feces, dark urine, or right upper quadrant pain).”
In May 2023, the FDA approved Veozah, but in September 2024, the agency issued a warning regarding the possibility for the drug to cause rare, but serious liver damage when taking the medication.
“If there are signs and symptoms suggesting liver injury, stopping the medicine could prevent worsening liver injury and potentially return liver function to normal,” the FDA noted.
The FDA now requires liver blood testing in the prescribing information for Veozah. “We made this update after reviewing a postmarketing report of a patient with elevated liver blood test values and signs and symptoms of liver injury after taking the medicine for about 40 days,” the agency revealed.
The FDA also recommends increasing the frequency of liver blood testing, adding monthly testing for the following two months after starting Veozah, “and then at months 3, 6, and 9 of treatment as already recommended.”
Signs of Veozah Liver Issues
The federal agency lists the following signs and symptoms that suggest liver problems:
- Feeling more tired than usual
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unusual itching
- Light-colored stools
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- Dark urine
- Swelling in the stomach or belly area (abdomen)
- Pain in the right upper abdomen
It’s also recommended that healthcare providers discuss the signs and symptoms of liver injury with any patient prescribed this medication and instruct patients to stop taking it right away and contact the healthcare professional if they develop any of the aforementioned symptoms during treatment.
Work With Phillips Law Group on a Veozah Lawsuit
If you or a loved one have suffered liver-related complications after using Veozah, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your pain and suffering.
Pharmaceutical companies have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe for consumers. When they fail to do so, and harm occurs, they should be held responsible. At Phillips Law Group, we have years of experience helping victims of dangerous drugs hold pharmaceutical companies accountable, and we want to help you determine if you should pursue a Veozah lawsuit.
Liver injuries can have life-altering consequences, and we understand the emotional and financial toll they can take on you and your loved ones. Our experienced team of attorneys will work to investigate your case, build a strong legal strategy, and seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
The team at Phillps Law Group is here to guide you through every step of the legal process and fight for your rights through a Veozah lawsuit if you are eligible to pursue a claim. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your Veozah liver injury lawsuit.
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