FDA Safety Alert For Avandia Users

If You Took Avandia and Experienced Side Effects, You May Be Entitled To Compensation Through an Avandia Lawsuit




In 2007, a study by the New England Journal of Medicine study, found people who took Avandia® had a 43% increase in the risk of heart attack and a 64% increase in the risk of death from all cardiovascular causes.

This study prompted swift action by the FDA, and in May of 2007, the FDA issued a public safety alert about the diabetes drug Avandia, warning users of the greatly increased risk of heart failure due to Avandia.

The FDA also ordered Avandia's manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, to add a "Black Box" warning label to Avandia's packaging to warn users of the increased risk of heart failure and cardiovascular disease.

However, many feel this warning label wasn't enough. Courts have previously ruled in Avandia lawsuits that despite this label, Avandia is still responsible for the side effects caused by Avandia use.

Avandia use has been linked to:

  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Macular Edema
  • Liver Failure
  • Bone Fractures
  • Swollen legs or ankles
  • Rapid, unexplained weight gain
  • Tiredness
  • Changes in vision
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Chest pains
  • Dizziness
  • ..and other dangerous side effects
If you took Avandia and have experienced any of these side effects, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering.

If you feel you have a potential Avandia lawsuit, please click the link below to receive a free case review from an Avandia lawyer.



While an Avandia lawsuit can never relieve the pain and suffering of the side effects caused by Avandia, the compensation provided can help you to live a healthier and better life.

However, the law limits the amount of time Avandia victims have to make a claim, so you must act quickly.

If you took Avandia and have experienced side effects, it's important that you contact an Avandia lawyer immediately.

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