The Truth About Avandia & How to Get Compensated
The following is a guest blog from the Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at Bisnar | Chase:
Avandia, an oral medication prescribed to treat Type II diabetes, has recently been linked to dangerous side effects, and those who have developed life-threatening side-effects or have lost a loved one due to this drug should contact an Avandia attorney in Los Angeles.
Scott, a forum user on the popular site drugs.com which provides a community of resources for pharmaceutical patients, stated: “I was taking the drug Avandia for about 4 years. I developed a blockage of AOD artery in my heart. The blockage is about 70-90%... My condition is a split of the inner lining in the artery and is not treatable by stents or bypass surgery.” Many users like these have commented on the increase in arterial blockages and other severe side-effects after using Avandia for a significant period of time.
A study that came out March 17th reported that those who took the prescription drug Avandia have a considerably raised risk of heart problems and death than patients taking other similar brands of diabetes prescriptions. Another study involving 810,000 consumers of Avandia and other diabetes medications found a “statistically significant increase” in side effects and mortality rates. The mortality toll rose 14% and the risk of heart attack rose 16%. In fact, in July of 2009, the FDA stated that Avandia users had a 40% increase in bone fractures. .
There are several reported severe side effects which include:
-Bone Fractures
-Heart Attack
-Stroke
-Congestive Heart Failure
How to Get Help
Avandia (rosiglitazone) is intended to control blood sugar levels but has resulted in serious side effects and death. If you feel like you have a case against Avandia, it’s important to file as soon as possible because the short statute of limitations may bar your claim from being presented after a certain time from the date of the incident.
A knowledgeable and experienced Los Angeles attorney experienced in Avandia cases will be able to successfully help you with claims such as loss of earning ability or wages, medical expenses, and emotional anguish.
If you have taken Avandia and are experiencing serious side effects, contact an Avandia Attorney in Los Angeles now.
