Avandia

Avandia (Rosiglitazone) is a prescription medication used to treat type two diabetes. It works by aiding the body's natural use of insulin, thereby lowering blood sugar. It was originally developed in 1999 and has been used by more than four million diabetes patients. In recent years, Avandia has been linked with dangerous side effetcs including an increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction).

If you or a loved one has suffered an Avandia heart attack or stroke, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Fill out our free case evaluation form to find out if you can participate in an Avandia lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and other damages.

In 2001, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline to stop providing information which minimized the alleged risks associated with Avandia use. The following year the FDA informed doctors of additions to the Avandia warning label which pointed out the possibility of excess fluid retention and congestive heart failure. Later, in 2002, the FDA again request a change in the Avandia warning material to reflect reports of unusual weight increases associated with use of the drug. Three changes to the Avandia warning label were requested by the FDA in 2007 all of which indicated the risk of heart problems resulting from use of the drug, including myocardial ischemia and heart failure.

Other dangerous Avandia side effects include:

• Stroke
• Liver toxicity
• Primary pulmonary hypertension
• Increased cholesterol levels

In September 2010, the FDA placed strict restrictions on Avandia, which research suggests increases the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. According to the new Avandia guidelines, patients will only be prescribed Avandia after every other diabetes drug has been tried, and they are fully aware of the cardiovascular side effects of the drug. Furthermore, due to the serious side effects of Avandia, the FDA announced in 2008 that it would no longer approve drugs just because they help diabetes patients control their blood sugar levels. Rather, the FDA now requires that drug manufacturers conduct at least two years of drug trials to ensure their products do not cause any damage to the heart and they help improve the quality or length of life for diabetics.

Have you or a loved one suffered a heart attack or other serious side effects after taking Avandia? If so, contact an Avandia lawyer now by filling out the free case evaluation form. Our attorneys will protect your rights and help you recover the compensation you need and deserve.

Avandia Articles and Resources

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• Avandia Side Effects Lawsuits

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