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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.
