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Avandia Heart Attack

Concerns over the top-selling diabetes drug Avandia began to mount in May 2007 when the New England Journal of Medicine published an article on its website linking the drug to a significant risk of heart attack and heart-related death. The news immediately raised anxieties among consumers and medical professionals, but even worse, reports surfaced several days later revealing that the Food and Drug Administration was aware of Avandia’s heart attack risks as early as 2000. Despite their knowledge of the drug’s dangers, neither the FDA nor Avandia’s maker—GlaxoSmithKline—took action to protect consumers.

Millions of Americans have taken Avandia as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, and many have suffered Avandia heart attack and other adverse effects as a result. Those who have may be entitled to hold GlaxoSmithKline liable for damages.

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Avandia Heart Risks

According to a meta-analysis of more than 40 studies and 28,000 patients, Avandia increases the risk of heart attack and heart-related death by 30 to 40 percent compared with placebo or other diabetes drugs. Patients facing the greatest risk of Avandia heart attack are those with a history of heart disease or who are already considered at risk of heart attack.

The FDA said in a safety alert that it would continue to evaluate these findings, but if confirmed, the implications are nothing short of devastating. Avandia has been prescribed to as many as 10 million Americans with Type 2 diabetes, and diabetes patients already face a higher risk of cardiovascular problems than the general population. One expert estimates that thousands of Avandia users have suffered drug-related heart attack.

Avandia & Your Legal Rights

If you or someone you love has suffered an Avandia heart attack or heart-related death, it is important to understand the legal remedies available to you. You may be entitled to reimbursement for your:

  • Medical costs
  • Lost earnings
  • Loss of companionship
  • Mental anguish
  • Pain and suffering

Contact an attorney today who can evaluate your case, answer your questions, and provide you with sound advice regarding your legal options.

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