Many people with Type 2 Diabetes are taking Actos® to control their blood sugar levels. This prescription drug is still being sold in the United States market despite the increased risk of bladder cancer. France and Germany have discontinued the sale of Actos® until further investigations and tests can be made to determine if this is true. The FDA has issued a potential warning of serious side effects and the risk of bladder cancer. If you are someone who has been taking Actos® for a long time and in high doses, you may be at risk.
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Side Effects of Actos® Use
Blood in the urine, pain during urination, the need to urinate but without results, and pain in the back or lower abdomen are some signs of bladder cancer. Other side effects include headache, sinus infection, tooth problems, muscle pain, sore throat, water retention, fatigue, stomach pain, jaundice of the eyes, loss of appetite, nausea, vision problems, and shortness of breath and chest pain. Actos® may also cause congestive heart failure or make any heart condition worse in diabetes patients. If you have experienced any of these symptoms, contact your physician immediately for testing. If you have developed bladder cancer, you should contact an Actos® lawyer.
People taking Actos® are also at risk for hepatitis, liver failure, and inflammation of the liver and elevated liver enzymes. Actos® has become a hazard to patients because it can put them at serious risks of disease and illness. If you are taking Actos® and have experienced any of these side effects, then contact an Actos® lawyer today to evaluate your case. You may be entitled to compensation.
The FDA
Many lawsuits are surfacing due to this new information and from the many complaints by Actos® users. Actos® has not made warnings about the risk of bladder cancer occurring in those that take Actos® to control their Type 2 Diabetes. That is why Actos® lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide. Fortunately, the FDA has taken action and required the manufacturer to issue a black box warning, the strongest label changed that can be issued by the FDA. The FDA is analyzing all the information it has collected to see if an Actos® recall is necessary.
Talk To Someone Today
An Actos® lawyer can help you with your case if you have been injured due to Actos®. If your health has gotten worse or you have experienced any side effects due to Actos®, then you should discuss your health with a lawyer.
Goldberg & Osborne, a personal injury law firm, has provided this article for informational purposes only, written by an independent author, and has not reviewed or edited this article and is not responsible for its content or accuracy.