The Dangers of the Diabetes Drug Actos

New studies are finding that the diabetes drug Actos increases the risk of bladder cancer, specifically in those who have used it for more than a year. A similar drug, Avandia, has already been removed from the market after being linked to an increased risk of heart attacks. In fact, Actos and Avandia are the only two drugs in the class called thiazolidinediones, and work in very similar ways. Actos has already been removed from the market in Germany and France for these same concerns.

Actos is a drug used for patients who have type 2 diabetes. It is used to control the level of glucose in the blood stream when used with a healthy diet and exercise. It now carries a warning label for an increased cancer risk, but it remains on the market with the full support of the manufacturer. In 2010, more than 2 million patients were taking Actos. In one study done on the drug, out of 193,000 patients who were taking Actos for an average of 2 years, their risk of bladder cancer increased 40% compared to if they had never been exposed to the drug.

One of the reasons Actos is yet to be pulled from the U.S. market is because the drug companies insist they have nothing to replace it with. However, that does not justify the significant risk this drug puts its users at. Bladder cancer is a horrific disease that often results in a long and painful journey. It does not have a very high survival rate, and it has a very high recurrence rate among survivors. For every 50,000 people that develop bladder cancer, 12,000 will ultimately die from it. Attorney Rudolph Migliore states “with the decrease in Avandia usage, there has been a rise in Actos but ultimately its effects can be just as harmful.”

It is not advisable to stop taking Actos without talking to your doctor, but if you are on it, proceed with extreme caution in regards to dosage and any warning signs of bladder cancer. If you or a loved one developed bladder cancer after taking Actos, do not hesitate to call our law firm today for a free consultation at 631-543-3663. You may be entitled to compensation for the harm Actos has caused.

With over three decades of experience, the Migliore law firm is well positioned to help those who have suffered because of the dangerous diabetes drug Actos. The firm works with nationally-recognized co-council to reach major verdicts while providing individual, personalized attention. Call for a free consultation at 631-543-3663 or visit migliorelaw.com for more information.

Dangers of Avandia

A growing number of Americans today are facing the problem of type 2 diabetes. There are many ways to handle it, including diet, exercise, and prescription medication. Unfortunately, many times these medications are not very well researched, and can have grave adverse effects on an already ailing body. One such medication is Avandia. Avandia was marketed to help control type 2 diabetes, along with a diet and exercise program, and often in conjunction with other medications. However, Avandia can cause fluid retention in the body, which can lead to congestive heart failure (a heart attack).

If heart problems already exist, Avandia can make them worse. Furthermore, this risk is even higher if a patient is taking insulin along with Avandia, which is very common in type 2 diabetes patients. If you or a loved one has been prescribed this medication and have experienced these side effects, you may be entitled to compensation from the drug companies that put out this dangerous product. If you or someone you know are currently using Avandia, and experience any symptoms that could be related to congestive heart failure, contact a doctor and seek medical treatment immediately. It is important that you seek the best medical and legal help available.

The Migliore law firm, located on Long Island, has represented clients in a wide range of cases in the last three decades and has worked to protect patients everywhere.If you or someone you care about has been injured due to a faulty medication, please contact the Long Island, NY law firm of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. at (631) 543-3663 to arrange a free case evaluation.