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Avandia® Warning

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Made and distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, Avandia® is an oral diabetes medication that helps those with type-2 diabetes better control their blood glucose levels. However, since its release in 1999, Avandia® has been found increase patients' risk of:

• stroke
• bone fractures (particularly in the hands and/or feet)
• congestive heart failure
• heart attack

Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to officially recall Avandia®, it has issued two national Avandia® warnings (on March 21, 2007 and May 23, 2007) to alert the public about the dangerous side effects associated with this medication (In 2008, Avandia® warnings weren't issued).

In the latest warning, the FDA required that the Avandia® drug warning label be upgraded to a "black box warning," the most serious type of warning label indicating the drug can cause life threatening side effects.

Information on the Avandia® Warning Label

To ensure that patients are aware of the risks associated with taking the Avandia® drug, warning labels include the following information:

• Avoid drinking alcohol when taking Avandia®, as alcohol consumption can increase patients' risk of developing severe cases of hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar).
  
• Before taking Avandia®, tell your doctor if you have a history of stroke, heart problems and/or liver disease, as these conditions may affect your dosage (or prevent you from being able to safely take Avandia®).
  
• Do NOT take Avandia® if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or thinking of becoming pregnant, as the effects of this medication on unborn babies is currently unknown.
  
• Do NOT take Avandia® if you have type-1 diabetes, as this medication is only for the treatment of type-2 diabetes.
  
• Do NOT take Avandia® if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (a potentially fatal condition in which a severe lack of insulin results in dangerously high blood sugar levels).

Other Avandia® Warnings

In addition to the above precautions, the 2007 Avandia® warnings also alert patients to seek immediate medical attention should they start to develop any combination of the following symptoms:

• blurry vision
• chest pain
• dark urine and/or clay-colored feces
• frequent urination
• general information
• increased appetite
• nausea
• paralysis on one side of the body
• rapid weight gain
• sweating
• weakness
• breathing difficulties (particularly shortness of breath)

These symptoms can indicate that patients are developing serious Avandia® side effects. Emergency medical care will be necessary to prevent further, possibly life threatening complications.

Avandia® Lawsuits

Despite FDA Avandia® drug alerts and warnings, some patients will still be injured after using Avandia®. These individuals will likely have a legal claim against GlaxoSmithKline and may be entitled to compensation for their:

• past and future medical bills
• ongoing treatments and medications
• emotional pain and suffering
• living expenses, lost wages

To encourage affected individuals to evaluate and pursue their cases, experienced Avandia® attorneys offer free consultations and work on contingency, meaning there is no fees unless a settlement is awarded.

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.