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Valsartan Cancer Risk


The drug Valsartan (a generic version of Diovan), which is prescribed to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart failure, has been recalled worldwide after it was found to contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a known carcinogen. Valsartan contamination from a Chinese manufacturing plant may date back to 2012, potentially exposing many patients to Valsartan cancer risk, liver damage and tumors. It has been on the market for 15 years.

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Valsartan Carcinogen

NDMA, or N-nitrosodimethylamine, is a chemical used in rocket fuel and it is classified as a carcinogen. Short-term exposure to toxic NDMA can cause liver damage while long-term exposure can increase the risk of liver, kidney, and lung tumors. Investigators found that NDMA had contaminated Valsartan’s production at Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals in Linhai, China, possibly since 2012 when the company changed its manufacturing process and produced NDMA as a by-product.

Valsartan Recall

The FDA recall on July 17 involves medicines from: Solco Healthcare, Major Pharmaceuticals, and Teva. Valsartan-containing products made by Teva Pharmaceuticals and Prinston Pharmaceuticals Inc. are labeled as A-S Medication Solutions LLC, AvKARE and RemedyRepack, according to the FDA. Two of these companies, A-S Medication and RemedyRepack, may also distribute valsartan products not affected by the recall.

The following additional re-packagers are recalling or are expected to recall valsartan-containing products:
  • H. J. Harkins Company Inc. (this company was not originally included on either list)
  • Lake Erie Medical, doing business as Quality Care Products LLC
  • NuCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals
  • Proficient Rx
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack Inc.


Valsartan Medication

The FDA approved Valsartan as a treatment for high blood pressure, or hypertension, in adults and children age six and up. It’s also approved for use in adults to treat heart failure and to reduce the risk of death in patients who recently had a heart attack. Valsartan is in a class of hypertension medications known as angiotensin II receptor agonists that reduce the constriction of blood vessels so that blood flows more freely. Valsartan is a stand-alone medication or valsartan HCTZ, which combines valsartan with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide.

Valsartan Lawsuits

Valsartan lawsuits allege the medication can be tainted with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a known cancer-causing substance. Attorneys are investigating claims from clients who took valsartan and have been diagnosed with liver damage, tumors, or lung cancer.

A proposed national class action has begun in Canada on behalf of all Canadians who purchased or ingested one or more of the valsartan medications which have been recalled, according to the CBC. The plaintiff claims that five pharmaceutical companies who supplied contaminated valsartan nationwide were negligent in their manufacturing of the drugs and in their failure to implement appropriate quality control testing when they received raw material from their supplier in China. The five defendants in the proposed Valsartan class action lawsuit are Teva Canada Limited, Sandoz Canada Inc., Pro Doc Limitee, Sanis Health Inc., and Sivem Pharmaceuticals ULC.

According to Radio Canada International,(July 18, 2018) the five pharmaceutical companies involved have so far not released information on the levels of contaminant, nor the number of years the chemical was in their products, nor what the potential health implications are. One Canadian attorney said the requests for a class-action suit already have over a thousand applicants, and he expects tens of thousands more--the recall could impact 4.4 million Canadians who have been prescribed these drugs.

“The recall is huge, based on the volume and the large number of patients it could have impacted,” John Brito, of the market research firm Fore Pharma told the New York Times(July 16, 2018). If you developed cancer or liver damage after taking the medication, you may have a legal claim against Valsartan manufacturers.

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Published on Jul-31-18

VALSARTAN CANCER LEGAL ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS

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September 17, 2018
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READER COMMENTS

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I was on Diovan for years, which was changed to Valsartan. In 2015 my doctor told me I have a fatty liver. I has gallbladder surgery in 2015 to remove my gallbladder. Could these medications caused the problems that lead to my surgery?

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My husband passed February, 2019, and had been diagnosed with glioblastoma. He was a life long pharmacist.

My husband had taken Valsartan 320mg for a long time. CVS Caremark notified him in July, 2018 that there was an unexpected impurity in this drug, Valsartan.

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My husband was put on Valsartin for his heart and he died of heart failure. This replaced a blood pressure pill he was taken for years. I wonder why he was place on this pill because his blood pressure was well control on the other pill.

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I was taking this med for over 8 years and was diagnosed with breast Cancer. Just had a mastectomy and also lumpectomy on other breast.

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I have taken valsartan for 10 years. Have been diagnosed with precancerous tumors in the stomach and kidney. Do you know of anyone doing a class action lawsuit in the US?

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I was hospitalized in March of this year, so I wasn't sure if Valsartan had anything to do with that. But my heart was the reason that I was admitted. I was at Cedars for two weeks .

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I took Valsartan for a year or more and developed two carcinoid tumors one in each lung. Had surgery last July I remove the tumor in my left lung. Monitoring the one in my right lung.

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brain tumor removed may 2016.been taken valsartan more than 9 years.tumor showed no sign of cancer.could valsartan have coused the tumor

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How can you tell I have it NDMA in my system? will it a be a blood or urine test?

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I started taking this Medication in 2015 up to 2018, when it was discovered to cause cancer and tumors. I would like to sue the manufacturer for putting my life at risk and not knowing the outcome of my future.

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I have taken this for yesrs, a year ago i was hospitalized andwas told my liver had a lil damage from drinking but i font drink alcohol, valasartin?

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I have ben informed by my Dr. that my liver is showing some damage whihc we are watching. I have een taking Valsartan to treat my Hypertnesion for many years. I am not a smoker or drinker and have never had any problems like this befor e taking this drug.

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There is a class action suit pending in Canada. Could there be one in the works in the US? Is there some media outlet that might keep us informed about a possible class action suit in the US?

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i have been on DIOVAN///VALSARTAN FOR MAYBE 15 YEARS AND I NOW HAVE PERITONEAL CANCER AND DOING CHEMO TREATMENTS
Rx Number: 000000xxxxx
Date of service:08/29/16
Drug information: Valsartan/hctz tabs 320/25
Filled at:KING PHARMACY HYDEN $66.80 $66.80

Rx Number: 000000xxxxxx
Date of service: 08/07/18
Drug information: Valsartan/hctz tabs 320/25
Filled at: KING PHARMACY HYDEN

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I have been taking that medicine for high blood pressure for years since 2000

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I have been on Valsartan 320 since 2015. In May on 2018 I was diagnosed with stage II colorectal cancer and colon was removed. Which was tested and did NOT have genetic strain. I have spoken to my cardiologist and he has reviewed my history and will do anything he can to help with case. I am only 52. Have lost wages, job and this has caused much grief and anxiety issues. This has been completely life altering. Please add me to class action lawsuit.

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been on valsartan for yrs. since taking have been diagnosed with fatty liver. unstable pressure 2 strokes. presser as high as 258/116 an 215/126. then falling dangerously low. I have pain in the liver area with a lg. lump in that area also

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I have developed chest congestion and a bad cough over the last 3 to 4 weeks. I have been taking Valsartan for 3 months.
Any advice?

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In a call received from a pharmacist for Optum Rx early this month, I was informed that my refill of Valsartan last billed on July 3, 2018 was tainted with a carsenogenic chemical (NDMA).

Recently, I received a disposal system with written direction on how to dispose of the remaining Valsartan.

In a conversation with the Optum pharmacist today, he suggested that I follow up with my treating physician should I have any questions or experience any unusual symptoms.

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what about people who took the medicine and haven't yet been diagnosed with cancer. is this something that we can get in on

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Lung cancer
Never smoked
On Losartan for yrs

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My husband developed Parkinson.

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I have taken valsartan for many years. The lower part of my right lung was removed in 2017 because of cancer!

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Is breast cancer caused by Valsartan?

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Hello,

I have been taking the highest dose of Valsartan for a year now. I do not have any of the symptoms you mention but I am wondering if there is any class action lawsuit against the companies because of the ingestion of toxins.

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