Crestor Patients May Be At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Crestor Diabetes
Crestor, a cholesterol-lowering “statin”-type drug, is considered the most powerful, and perhaps most effective, drug of its type on the market. While it has proven effective in its declared goal of regulating and lowering cholesterol, there have been side effects that may outweigh the benefits of taking Crestor. Crestor may raise patients’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 9 percent.
If you or a loved one has developed Crestor diabetes while taking the drug, contact our experienced Crestor lawyers today to learn about Crestor lawsuits and your eligibility to file a claim.
Crestor and Diabetes
Studies of Crestor have shown it to be relatively effective in cutting down cholesterol levels and heart attack incidence rate when compared with people taking a placebo. Yet, while the trials show that Crestor cut down the rate of actual heart attacks by over 50%, the risk for diabetes may be more significant than this statistic. Even though Crestor may only raise diabetes risk by 9 percent, the total number of people this percentage affects could be more than the number of people who avoid a Crestor heart attack.
Unfortunately, some of these studies were conducted by people with financial ties to AstraZeneca, Crestor’s manufacturer. This conflict of interest could have altered how the results of these studies have been reported. If AstraZeneca had knowledge of Crestor type 2 diabetes risks and failed to report them to the public and healthcare providers, they could be held liable for negligence.
Crestor Lawyers
Experienced Crestor lawyers have been following the developments in research surrounding this drug. Crestor type 2 diabetes may have been known about for a few years, yet the drug is still frequently prescribed. Usage has even been encouraged in individuals without heart disease, as a preventative measure against it.
If AstraZeneca has been negligent in the study or marketing of Crestor, those who have developed Crestor diabetes may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. Contact our attorneys to learn more about a Crestor class action and get a free, no-obligation consultation.