Avandia Attorneys

Avandia, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, is a medication that increases the body's sensitivity to insulin and is used to help Type-2 diabetics control their blood sugar levels.

However, despite its effectiveness in helping patients to manage diabetes, Avandia has also been linked to dangerous side effects, including heart attack and cardiovascular disease.

In July 2010, an FDA advisory panel reviewed data regarding the drug's safety. While members of the panel voted that there are "significant safety concerns" regarding the risk of chest pain and heart attack, a recall has not been issued at this time. In November 2008, the Archives of Internal Medicine published a study that found an increased risk for heart failure and death among patients taking Avandia compared to patients taking another Type-2 diabetes medication. The FDA originally requested a black-box warning on Avandia in 2007, when research showed an increased risk for a heart attack.

Symptoms of heart failure, heart attack, and other related side effects should be brought to the attention of your doctor immediately, and may include the following:

  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness
  • Fainting
  • Sudden, severe headaches
  • Limb numbness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swollen hands, ankles or feet
  • Sudden inexplicable weight gain
  • Vomiting

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured after taking Avandia, you need qualified legal counsel from a firm familiar with prescription drug litigation. Cases involving prescription drugs are complex, requiring significant research, appropriate use of relevant medical testimony, and strong negotiation skills.

The Law Firm of America is a network of reputable and experienced firms across the country, staffed by attorneys who are ready to take on your case. You have a right to expect that your prescription drugs are safe - and if the medication you rely upon to improve your health causes serious injury, you may be eligible for legal compensation.

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If our affiliate firms don't recover financial damages for you, you don't pay - it's that simple. The attorneys within our network have built their reputations by helping clients win cases and achieve the results they deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered from heart failure or other damage after taking Avandia and you have legal questions, contact The Law Firm of America at 1-888-933-1514 or contact us online for a free consultation with an experienced and dedicated attorney who cares about your case.