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An oral medication for type-2 diabetes, Avandia has been shown to increase patients' risk of developing serious, life-threatening complications. Despite FDA Avandia warnings and drug label information, some Avandia patients will still develop the following as a side effect of this drug:

• stroke
• congestive heart failure
• heart attack
• liver toxicity
• severe allergic reaction

To minimize their risk of developing and/or dying from one of the above Avandia side effects, it's essential that patients work closely with their doctors before and during an Avandia treatment regimen.

Similarly, it's important that individuals injured after taking the Avandia drug meet with an Avandia attorney to learn more about their legal rights and entitlement to monetary compensation.

Talk To Your Doctor Before Avandia Drug Treatment

Patients thinking about taking Avandia should discuss the following with their doctors:

• The possible health complications that can result from Avandia use
• The prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins and/or supplements they are currently taking
• Their complete medical history, particularly if they have ever experienced heart problems, hypertension, stroke and/or severe allergic reaction in the past.
  

This information can help doctors assess a patient's particular risk of developing Avandia side effects. Patients with a high risk will likely be steered towards an alternative medication for type-2 diabetes.

Important Information for Avandia Patients

Those who start an Avandia drug treatment will need to:

• Avoid drinking alcohol, as alcohol consumption can affect blood sugar levels and lead to some Avandia complications (particularly hypoglycemia, dangerously low blood sugar levels).
  
• Only take Avandia doses as prescribed. While missing an Avandia dose can be fixed by taking the Avandia drug as soon as the patient remembers, an Avandia overdose will require immediate medical care.
  
• Visit their doctors regularly, as doctors monitor Avandia side effects and can treat them before they become potentially fatal.

What to Do After Avandia Heart Attack or Other Side Effects

Should patients develop the symptoms of severe Avandia side effects, they will need emergency medical treatment to save their lives.

Although injured Avandia patients may require long-term treatments to fully recover, once their health has stabilized, they should meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in Avandia lawsuits.

During this initial consultation, prospective plaintiffs can:

• Learn about the process of pursuing a personal injury claim.
• Find out if they have a case against GlaxoSmithKline, makers of Avandia drug.
• Hear about settlements in Avandia lawsuits similar to their own.
• Get advice about whether filing an individual case or joining a class-action suit is best for their experience and needs.

These consultations are typically free, as Avandia lawyers want to persuade injured patients to stand up for their rights and pursue their cases.

If You Have Been Injured by Avandia

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Avandia? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Avandia attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.