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Avandia Side Effects

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Used in the treatment of type-2 diabetes, Avandia is an oral medication that, in some studies, has been proven to cause severe side effects.

Although some controversy surrounds the degree to which the Avandia can contribute to other health problems, on March 21, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a national alert, warning patients of their increased risk of an Avandia heart attack and/or stroke when taking this medication.

Types of Avandia Side Effects

Severe Avandia drug side effects can include:

angina (severe chest pain)
congestive heart failure (CHF)
heart attack (myocardial infarction)
severe allergic reaction
stroke

Those with the highest risk of developing such serious, potentially life-threatening Avandia side effects include patients who have a history of:

blood clots and/or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
congestive heart failure
heart attack
heart disease
high blood pressure (hypertension)
smoking
stroke

Similarly, Avandia patients taking the following medications will also have an elevated risk of developing serious health problems while taking Avandia drug:

diaretics
gemfibrozil (Gemcor)
nitrate drugs
rifampin (Rifater, Rifadin, Rimactane)
seizure medication
steroids
thyroid medication

Symptoms of Avandia Drug Side Effects

It's important that Avandia patients are aware of the symptoms of Avandia-related health problems so they can seek immediate medical attention, should serious side effects arise. Symptoms of Avandia drug side effects include:

blurry vision
breathing problems
chest pain
confusion and/or disorientation
easy bruising
increased appetite (or thirst)
jaundice
nausea
paralysis on one side of the body
skin rashes and/or hives
stomach pain

Those Injured By Avandia Medication Side Effects Should

Seek emergency medical care and, once their health is stable, meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in Avandia lawsuits. During an initial consultation, Avandia patients can:

Learn more about their legal rights.
Find out if they have a provable legal claim against GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Avandia medication.
Evaluate whether an individual lawsuit or a class action case is right for their circumstances and needs.
Get their case started.

To persuade more affected Avandia drug patients to pursue their cases, most experienced attorneys for defective drugs offer free legal consultations and will work on contingency, meaning no payment for legal services will be required until a settlement is won.

Through an Avandia lawsuit, injured individuals can win compensation for their:

past medical bills
necessary ongoing treatment costs
pain and suffering
living expenses, should affected Avandia patients be unable to work for some period of time

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.