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THE SIMPLE FACTSTM...Avandia® (generic name rosiglitazone) (Avandamet and Avandaryl) was introduced in 1999 by GlaxoSmithKline. Avandia® may possibly be linked to a variety of serious side effects, including liver failure, cardiovascular problems (heart failure), stroke (ischemic), edema and bone fractures.
Avandia® is a widely prescribed to treat Type II diabetes, and has been shown in studies to increase users' risk of heart attack by 43 percent and cardiac-related by 64 percent, according to researchers. Approximately 20 million Americans are diagnosed with Type II diabetes (also called onset or non-insulin dependent).
If you have Type II diabetes and have been prescribed and taken Avandia®, it is very important to watch for signs of heart failure after beginning Avandia® or increasing your dosage, and patients should be carefully monitored for signs and symptoms of cardiovascular problems, including heart failure. Some symptoms and problems that may be associated with Avandia amy include:
- congestive heart failure
- heart attack
- stroke
- allergic reaction
- Edema (swelling)
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Stroke
A recent article in Forbes - "Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures" - about the RECORD study states that "The diabetes drug Avandia significantly raises the risk of both heart failure and bone fractures, but it does not boost the odds for either cardiovascular disease or death, new research has found."
In addition, a recent article by Reuters - "Research: Popular Diabetes Medications Associated with Increase in Bone Fractures" - about the Medco and University of Texas study states that "Thiazolidinediones Increase Risk of Fracture - A study by researchers from Medco and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center found that patients with type 2 diabetes taking a thiazolidinedione (TZD) to help control their blood sugar experienced a 43 percent higher incidence of bone fracture than type 2 diabetes patients not taking TZDs. TZDs -- a class of drugs used to control blood sugar -- are used by as many as 4 million Americans."
Other Avandia Side Effects
Avandia® patients should stop taking the drug immediately and contact their physician if they experience any of the following conditions:
- Swollen legs or ankles
- Rapid, unexplained weight gain
- Changes in vision-blurry vision
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Tiredness
- Chest pains
- Confusion
- Stomach pain
- Skin rashes or hives
- Jaundice
- Nausea
Major Medical Clinic Releases Study
The New England Journal of Medicine released an article of a study that was conducted by two doctors at the Cleveland Clinic in June 2007...
For more information on Avandia side effects, injuries and warnings, click here.
Quite frankly, the simple factsTM about the GlaxoSmithKline drug Avandia® and the possible injuries - heart failure, stroke, liver damage, edema and bone fractures - that may be caused by taking Avandia® are unacceptable.
We are investigating claims of heart failure (heart attack), congestive heart failure, stroke and bone fractures in connection with possible side effects and problems from the use of the drug Avandia.
We are here to help you protect your legal rights and the legal rights of your loved ones.
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