Avandia® Drug Recall
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Avandia®, an oral diabetes medication, has been the focus of two national FDA warnings due its potential of causing serious side effects. Although Avandia® can help control blood glucose levels for those with type-2 diabetes, this drug is also known to increase patients' risk of developing life-threatening injuries including:
- stroke
- bone fractures (especially in the fragile bones of the hands and feet)
- congestive heart failure
- heart attack
Given the life threatening nature of these Avandia® side effects, the FDA may soon issue a full-fledged Avandia® recall. To date, however, no such Avandia® recall has been issued to prescribers of this drug.
Factors that Increase the Risk of Avandia® Side Effects
Some patients will be more likely than others of developing severe Avandia® side effects. Those with the highest risk include patients with a history of:
- heart problems
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- liver disease
- stroke
- vision problems related to diabetes
- blood clots and/or deep vein thrombosis (a condition in which blood clots impede proper circulation in the body's deep veins)
Patients taking any of the following medications will also have an elevated risk of developing serious Avandia® side effects:
- anticonvulsant medications
- asthma drugs
- contraceptive pills
- diet pills
- gemfibrozil (Gemcor)
- rifampin (Rifater, Rifadin, Rimactane)
- steroids
- thyroid medications
While the above-listed medications won't necessarily increase patients' risk of heart attack and stroke, they can cause individuals to develop:
- hyperglycemia (dangerously high blood glucose levels); or
- hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar levels)
Both of these conditions can be fatal if left untreated.
Avandia® Recall Lawyers
Patients injured after taking Avandia® drug should seek immediate medical care to save their lives. After seeking medical assistance, injured individuals should consult with an experienced Avandia® lawyer who will evaluate their situation and help determine if they are eligible to recover compensation for their losses.
To persuade affected individuals to evaluate their cases, most Avandia® lawyers offer free consultations, during which patients can:
- Find out if they have a legal claim against GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Avandia® drug.
- Learn more about cases similar to their own.
- Decide whether they want to pursue their case via an individual lawsuit or an already-progressing class action case.
Those who choose to pursue their case with the help of an Avandia® recall lawyer will benefit from:
- Professional representation in court, arbitration and/or mediation proceedings
- Help dealing with corporate lawyers and insurance agents
- Better chances of winning higher settlement amounts.
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.
