 Avandia (generically known as Rosiglitazone) is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. It is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and was approved in May of 1999. At its peak of production in 2006 over 13 million people had taken the drug, but by 2008 concerns over its side effects prompted the American Diabetes Association (or ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes to advise against the administration of Avandia. It is estimated, however, that 10,000 prescriptions are still written for the drug every day in the US.
The attorneys at the Singleton Law Firm are devoted to helping you receive compensation for the injuries you may have received while taking the drug Avandia. It has been linked to a variety of serious side effects such as fatal liver failure, cardiovascular problems, edema, and bone fractures. The Public Citizen petitioned the FDA after 14 cases of liver failure, including 12 deaths, were identified. There was also a press release from the Public Citizen that stated that the drug increases the risk of heart attack, doubles the risk of heart failure and bone fractures, and increases the risk of anemia and vision loss from macular edema, as well as swelling of the retina.
In August of 2007 a Black Box Warning was placed on Avandia about its link to heart attacks and congestive heart failure. The labels state that patients with the most severe forms of heart failure should not take the drug, and that Avandia is not recommended for patients with heart failure. It has also been reported by GlaxoSmithKline and the FDA, that patients who have taken the drug have experienced blurry vision and the swelling of feet and legs. There have also been reports of peripheral edema and swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet. The risk of fractures may be increased in those who took the drug for 12 to 18 months. The highest risk being to those who have taken the drug for more 2 years or more, and Avandia appears to throw the body’s system for removing and replacing old bone cells of balance.
According to the FDA Avandia can cause the following side effects: headache, runny nose and other cold symptoms, sore throat, back pain, or painful or irregular menstrual periods. The serious side effects of Avandia may include: loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting; dark urine; yellowing of the skin or eyes; blurred vision; vision loss; difficulty seeing colors; difficulty seeing the dark; pale skin; dizziness; swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat; hoarseness; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hives; itching; fever; or blisters.
If you or a loved one have experienced any of these side effects contact the Singleton Law Firm. The attorneys will work diligently and help you receive reimbursement for Avandia injuries. At the Singleton Law Firm, our lawyers will earn your trust.
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