Designed to increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin and used to treat type-2, non-insulin dependent diabetes – a serious, life-threatening disease that affects about 18 to 20 million Americans – Avandia® has been on the market since 1999. Since its release however, some studies have linked Avandia® to a number of serious side effects, including congestive heart failure and myocardial ischemia.
In fact, some researchers have surmised that Avandia® may be responsible for injuries to as many as 200,000 people. This controversy has resulted in a new, FDA-mandated label stressing the potential side effects of Avandia® use.
The law office of Frank M. Eidson, P.A., is currently investigating claims involving the popular diabetes drug Avandia®. If you or a loved one has used Avandia® and have experienced side effects, contact our personal injury attorneys today and schedule a free consultation. Our legal team will represent you intelligently and aggressively. To speak with a courtroom-seasoned personal injury attorney – one familiar with Avandia®’s potential side effects – contact our Frank M. Eidson, P.A., today.
A brief history of Avandia® and its connection with heart failure:
Congestive heart failure is a life-threatening condition characterized the heart's inability to pump blood efficiently; resulting in a lack of adequate oxygen supply to the body's other organs. Symptoms of congestive heart failure may include swelling in the feet and ankles, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, and nausea, among other things.
Myocardial ischemia is a heart condition caused by a temporary lack of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. There are three types, each of which is signified by pain. The stable type occurs when the heart is working harder than usual and generally goes away with rest; unstable myocardial ischemia is dangerous and requires emergency treatment; variant (also called Prinzmetal's angina) occurs at rest and can be relieved by medicine.
Patients taking Avandia® who experience any symptoms of heart failure should consult with a physician as soon as possible. If you are an Avandia® user that’s suffered congestive heart failure or myocardial ischemia, contact a personal injury attorney at our Orlando, Florida law office today. We are currently investigating claims involving Avandia®.
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At the Orlando law office of Frank M. Eidson, P.A., our personal injury attorneys – experienced in claims involving dangerous or defective pharmaceuticals – are currently investigating claims on behalf of Avandia® users. To discuss your potential claim with an attorney at our Florida law office, contact the Frank M. Eidson, P.A., today.
To speak with one of our courtroom-seasoned personal injury attorneys, contact the Orlando law office of Frank M. Eidson, P.A., today and schedule a free consultation. We are presently investigating claims involving Avandia®.
In some studies, Avandia® has been linked to serious side effects. If you have been diagnosed with Avandia® side effects, our personal injury lawyers may be able to help. Contact Avandia-Lawyer.tv for a free consultation. Please bring any of the following information:
Please note: Talk to your doctor before taking any action. Do not discontinue your medication unless specifically directed by your physician. According to the FDA, “there is inherent risk associated with switching patients with diabetes from one treatment to another…”