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Dangerous / Defective Drugs

Arkansas Belviq® Injury Lawyers

Dedicated to helping injured individuals get the justice they deserve since 1992

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Weight Loss Supplement Injury Attorneys in Arkansas

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approves various drugs annually. But while all FDA-approved drugs are intended to help with various issues, sometimes they end up doing harm. Unfortunately, this often goes undiscovered until many people have been injured or killed.

Weight-loss supplements have been around for decades. While they are intended to help people lose weight, one such drug, Belviq® (generic name lorcaserin), has been found to cause harm.

Caddell Reynolds Law Firm is committed to holding manufacturers and marketers of harmful drugs accountable for the injury they cause. We have represented thousands of patients in dangerous drug litigation and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.

Side Effects of Belviq®

After five years of research, the FDA has found that Belviq® and Belviq XR increase the risk of cancer in those who take the medication. In response, the FDA has pulled all Belviq® and lorcaserin products from the U.S. market.

Belviq® works by changing the chemical signals of the brain, which are responsible for appetite. This increases the consumer’s feeling of fullness, helping them eat less and lose more weight.

Unfortunately, a study of 12,000 participants showed that those taking Belviq® had a higher cancer diagnosis rate than those who took a placebo (7.7 percent compared to 7.1 percent).

Cancers associated with Belviq® include:

  • Colon cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer

Cancers potentially associated with Belviq® include:

  • Brain cancer
  • Breast cancer

Side effects and complications of Belviq® include:

  • Constipation/diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Mental difficulties
  • Nausea
  • Rashes
  • Upper respiratory infection

Questions? Call Caddell Reynolds Law Firm for a Free Consultation.

If you have questions or concerns about developing cancer after taking Belviq®, Belviq XR, or lorcaserin products, we’ll help you find the answers you need. Our experienced attorneys can protect your rights to seek the full and fair compensation you need and deserve.

Call us at 800-671-4100 or contact us online to schedule a free case review.

Dangerous Drugs: Frequently Asked Questions

The side effects I experienced are listed on the drug's warning label. Does that mean I don't have a case?

Not necessarily. The presence of a warning on a label doesn't automatically mean the manufacturer adequately disclosed the true severity or frequency of that risk. If the company knew a side effect was more dangerous or more common than the label suggested—or downplayed it to protect sales—you may still have a viable claim.

The drug I took has already been recalled. Does that help my case?

A recall can be significant evidence, but it isn't required for a claim and doesn't guarantee recovery. What matters is whether the manufacturer knew—or should have known—about the harm the drug was causing, and whether they responded responsibly. In many cases, internal documents revealed during litigation show that manufacturers were aware of serious risks long before they warned the public or pulled the drug from the market.

How long do I have to file a dangerous drug claim?

The deadline varies by state—3 years in Arkansas, 5 years in Missouri, and 2 years in Oklahoma—and the clock typically starts running from the date you were injured or discovered that the drug caused your harm. Some exceptions apply, particularly in cases where the connection between the drug and the injury wasn't immediately apparent. The earlier you consult an attorney, the better—evidence matters, and these cases take time to build.

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— Bruce

— Bruce

I was in an accident that sent my wife and I to the hospital. Our car was also totaled. We asked for help from Caddell Reynolds Law Firm. We worked with Kirby and Jessica and are so very happy and grateful for all of their hard work. We were compensated appropriately in a very timely manor. Thank you Kirby and Jessica.

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— Russell

Caddell Reynolds is currently representing my wife and I in the Ft. Smith office. I really like the direction that we are going in. Bill and his staff have been very helpful and knowledgeable as to the needs of the case and I would like to thank them for their efforts.

— Josh

— Josh

I was in a car accident last November and Kirby McDonald was there for me. After handling my wife’s car accident and taking care of her, I was very thankful that he took my case as well. Anytime I had questions he would answer promptly and he worked fast. I highly recommend!! Thank you Kirby, from my wife and I.

— Vessie

— Vessie

I would like to thank Mr. Joel Hargis for all his hard work and dedication to my case. Also Ms. Judy Gwatney for assisting him as well. If you are looking for a capable Bankruptcy Lawyer, Mr. Hargis is the person you are looking for. Caddell Reynolds Law Firm has very capable Lawyers, so look them up for all your needs.

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— Preston

Mr. Caddell is very professional and straight up guy. If anybody ever needs a lawyer for disability, I recommend Reynolds Law Firm all the way. Very simple if you win you win but if you lose nothing is owed. 20% isn't much compared to the rest of your life. Thank y'all so much for accepting to represent me.

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— Teofila

I really love the place where Mr Blake is located in Caddell Reynold Law Firm. They were very honest very nice and very understanding. I recommend anyone that needs help with Social Security. You won’t regret it believe me. I know he has helped me and I really appreciate him.

— Ben

— Ben

I was so happy that we used Caddell Reynolds for our bankruptcy. A special thank you to Judy Gwatney for all of her help and support. She is very knowledgeable and was very easy to work with! Judy made something kind of scary very calming to us. Caddell Reynolds puts the client at ease and as I said before, Judy was an absolute pleasure to work with!

— Laura

— Laura

Meagan helped me find Ray who helped me deal with my situation. They especially helped me where I couldn’t help myself. They helped me find proper medical support and spoke up for me as a client. Every time I called to check in Meagan was always very personable and helpful to get me the answers I needed. I don’t know where I’d be without them!

— Clinton

— Clinton

Thank you, Kirby McDonald and Jessica Whorton. With the settlement you secured from my injury, I was able to purchase the first decent vehicle I've owned since the accident. Great job I highly recommend Kirby and Jessica. Thank you again.

— Livemas1996

— Livemas1996

This law firm worked hard over the course of two years to make sure I was properly taken care of after a truck slammed into me.  I am now back to full health and they fought for a fair settlement. Thank you!

— Misty

— Misty

Blake ray and Austin have been amazing and handled everything with my disability/Social Security case.I didn’t have to do anything as far as dealing with anyone all I had to do is sit back and let them do all the work for me.He made everything so easy and easy to understand. And he won my case for me in a short amount of time. I would 100% recommend Blake/ray for an attorney and his associates. Thank you so much for doing a great job!

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— Angie

I received my bankruptcy discharge today and I'd like to say, Emily and Pati were amazing throughout the process. They explained the processes and expectations clearly and was always available to answer any questions that I had. I highly recommend Caddell Reynolds Law Firm to anyone considering bankruptcy. They are the BEST in NWA.

— Brooka

— Brooka

My husband suffered a debilitating and life-altering injury at a relatively young age and became unable to work. Having to adjust to this was already overwhelming, so we reached out to Fred Caddell for assistance in applying for disability benefits. He and his office staff were extremely helpful and positive throughout the entire process, especially through the appeal. Mr. Caddell was transparent yet approachable and easy to talk to. His staff was quick to respond to emails or calls. Their expertise was evident, and their help in navigating the complexities of the SSD process during an already difficult time was invaluable to us.

— Greg

— Greg

We would just like to say that my wife and I were in a very unfortunate situation that was an emergency. Joel and Nita went above and beyond to help us out of that emergency situation and made the experience for us a very comforting and seamless one as well as stress free. Everything went through without any complications and in a very timely fashion. Again we would love to thank Joel and Nita for taking very good care of us.

— Karen

— Karen

Great experience, kept me updated and informed about everything concerning my bankruptcy. Made the experience easy in a difficult time in my life.

— Barbara

— Barbara

The process of this was very easy. The beginning was a little rough trying to establish communication but once we got there, it was pretty much smooth sailing and I am very happy with how they have handled my case and today officially is the day it got closed!  They dealt with some stubborn collectors, but ended up getting me money that was taken from me So I was so very thankful for that.  They helped me maintain a payment plan that suited our needs financially and made it possible for us to continue paying this bankruptcy, and that meant a lot. I highly recommend this firm. Thank you for all your help!

— Gabriela

— Gabriela

A year ago, my parents were in a car accident in Dallas. It was a horrible and very stressful situation for us. We tried to handle the paperwork with our medical and car insurance companies on our own, but we quickly learned that there are many people who try to take advantage of others, especially if the victims don't speak English. Fortunately, we found Kirby McDonald at the Caddell Reynolds law firm. He came to our house for the initial consultation because it was difficult for my mom to leave the house due to the accident. He always explains everything to us in detail and also has staff who speak Spanish. It took so much stress off our shoulders to know that there was someone advocating for us. We 100% recommend attorney Kirby McDonald.

— Shelley

— Shelley

My husband has Parkinson’s and has been steadily getting worse. Abby took his case for disability. She is very through, reliable and trustworthy in handling your case. Abby is awesome!!!!!!

— Danietta

— Danietta

I highly recommended Judy and Rusty they have the best customer service and they explained everything that made me have a better understanding of filing a bankruptcy.

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