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Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a recent study indicates that taking Avandia, an oral diabetes medication, can raise patients' risk of heart attack by as much as 43 percent.
Even more shocking, this same Avandia heart attack study found that patients taking the Avandia drug were up to 64 percent more likely (than patients taking other diabetes medications) to experience heart disease-related death.
Given the severity and prevalence of Avandia heart attacks, it's vital that individuals taking the Avandia drug:
Avandia heart attacks are marked by some combination of:
Female Avandia patients may also experience:
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.
Although taking the Avandia drug does raise patients' overall risk of heart attack, some patients will be more likely than others to develop this potentially life threatening Avandia side effect.
Factors that can increase patients' chances of developing an Avandia heart attack include having a history of:
To minimize risk of Avandia heart attacks, it's essential that patients discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before starting an Avandia drug regimen. In some cases, high-risk patients will either need their Avandia dose altered or switched to an alternative type-2 diabetes medication.
Unfortunately, Avandia heart attacks aren't the only severe, potentially fatal side effect associated with this medication. Other serious Avandia side effects include:
As with an Avandia heart attack, immediate medical attention will be vital, should patients develop the symptoms of the above Avandia side effects.
Patients will need emergency care to save their lives. Once their health has been stabilized, patients should set up a legal consultation with an Avandia lawyer. During these typically free consultations, injured Avandia patients can:
By pursuing an Avandia lawsuit, injured patients can win compensation for their:
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.