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Avandia

In May 2007, the New England Journal of Medicine published a report suggesting that the widely-prescribed diabetes drug Avandia may significantly increase the risk of heart attack and heart-related death--especially in those who have a prior history of heart disease or who are considered at risk for a heart attack. Immediately following the report, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert encouraging patients taking Avandia to consult with their doctor about possible treatment alternatives.

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Individuals who have taken Avandia and suffered a heart attack or other serious health effect may be able to hold the drug's maker--GlaxoSmithKline--responsible for damages, such as medical costs and mental anguish, among other things. For a FREE case evaluation with an attorney who can determine your eligiblity to seek damages, contact us today.

 What You Should Know About Avandia

Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) is an FDA approved drug used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, a serious condition affecting approximately 20 million Americans. Since its approval in 1992, the drug has been prescribed to as many as 10 million Americans, thousands of whom--according to one expert--have suffered Avandia-related heart problems.

 Over the years, Avandia has been linked to various side effects including:

  • Congestive heart failure, edema, and fluid retention
  • Liver toxicity
  • Low blood pressure

The findings published by the NEJM, however, are raising new concerns about the extent of the heart risks associated with Avandia. In an analysis of 40 studies and more than 28,000 patients, researchers found that those taking Avandia were between 30 to 40 percent more likely to suffer heart attack and heart-related death than those taking a placebo or other diabetes drug. As of May 2007, the FDA said data analyses were ongoing to confirm the risks.

Know Your Legal Rights

GlaxoSmithKline has made billions of dollars from sales of Avandia, the most popular diabetes drug in the world. Although the drug has been extremely profitable for its maker, those profits have not been without a certain cost--a cost borne by patients who have suffered harm as a result of taking Avandia.

If you or someone you love has taken Avandia and suffered a heart attack or heart-related death, make sure your legal rights are protected by contacting an attorney experienced in pharmaceutical litigation. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses and suffering.

More Avandia Resources

MedLine Plus Drug Information - Guide to prescription and over-the-counter medications provided by the United States Pharmacopeia.

Avandia - Offical site of Avandia diabetes drug.