Avandia

Avandia Side Effects

Avandia, the diabetes drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, has been linked to numerous serious and potentially fatal side effects.  Users of Avandia may suffer from increased incidence of heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure, bone fractures or even death. 

If you have suffered serious side effects after taking Avandia you may have a claim against the makers of Avandia.  Click here for a Free Case Evaluation.

Heart Side Effects

The FDA has added a "black box" warning for heart attack and congestive heart failure risk for Avandia.  In May 2007, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine indicated that Avandia could increase the risk of a heart attack by 43% and the risk of cardiovascular death by as much as 64%.  Experts have suggested that as many as 100,000 heart attacks could have been caused by Avandia.

Other Side Effects

Avandia may increase bone resorption and decrease bone formation, potentially leading to weak and brittle bones that may be prone to fractures and breaks.  These side effects have been linked to increased risk of osteoporosis and broken bones.

In 2006, Health Canada warned that Avandia could lead to new cases or worsening of a vision problem known as macular edema.  Macular edema causes inflammation of the retina from an accumulation of fluid behind the eye resulting in blurred vision, decreased color sensitvity and poorer adaptation to darkness.

In July 2009 new reports linking Avandia to liver failure prompted watchdog group Public Citizen to renew its call for a recall of the drug.  According to a report in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, 11 adverse event reports were received by the FDA linking Avandia to death from liver toxicity.

Avandia Lawsuits

The attorneys at the Allen Law Firm are evaluating claims on behalf of individuals throughout the United States who have taken Avandia and suffered serious side effects including heart attack, congestive heart failure, liver failure or death.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injury or a loved one died after taking Avandia you may be entitled to financial compensation.  Fill out the form on this page for a free Avandia case evaluation.  A lawyer from our firm will call you as soon as possible to help you determine the possibility of filing a potential claim.  Or call 888.345.5291 to speak to an attorney about Avandia now.

The initial consultation is free of charge.  In personal injury cases where individuals have been injured by potentially defective products like Avandia, it is important to act quickly to preserve evidence and investigate the the injury.  Further, you must file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires.  If you delay filing your claim, and the statute of limitations expires, you may lose your rights to compensation.