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Glaxo to Settle About 1,000 More Avandia Lawsuits

So far GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has agreed to pay at least $700 million over the last eight months to settle approximately 12,000 lawsuits relating to the diabetes drug Avandia, according to a Bloomberg report.  The lawsuits allege that Glaxo failed to warn consumers of the fatal side effects such as heart attack and stroke.

The drugmaker is currently speaking with about 1,000 Avandia victims who sued the company in state courts. 

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is a drug, developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.    It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. However, since the approval of the drug the FDA has continued monitoring several heart related adverse effects that were of concern during clinical trials.  In 2006 & 2007, the FDA requested that the labeling for the drug be changed as new data showed the potential risks of the drug.

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Diabetes medication Avandia linked to death & injuries

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is a drug, developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.    It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. However, since the approval of the drug the FDA has continued monitoring several heart related adverse effects that were of concern during clinical trials.  In 2006 & 2007, the FDA requested that the labeling for the drug be changed as new data showed the potential risks of the drug.

Since 2006 Avandia users have reported numerous side effects, some of which caused severe medical problems:

  • Headaches and back pain
  • Anemia
  • Swelling or water weight gain (edema)
  • Bone fractures in upper arms, hands, and feet
  • Vision problems, including partial blindness
  • Upper respiratory infections, similar to colds
  • Heart disease, heart attack
  • Increased risk of stroke
  • Liver failure
  • Death

Have you or a loved one been physically injured by the type 2 diabetes drug Avandia? If so, contact our Avandia lawsuit lawyers to learn more on how you can be compensated for your suffering.

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Time Magazine: Is Avandia the Next Vioxx?

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FDA limits use of Avandia in US, while EMA bans the drug in Europe

In a news release last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement that it will be “significantly” reducing the use of the controversial diabetes medication Avandia.  The drug is only to be given to patients with type 2 diabetes who cannot otherwise control the disease with other medications.

However, while the drug is still available in the United States, the European Union’s European Medicines Agency announced in a press release that they are recommending the suspension of the marketing of Avandia, and it will no longer be available in Europe within the next few months. The press release goes on to advise that patients currently taking Avandia should visit their physicians to discuss alternative treatments because doctors will no longer be allowed to prescribe the drug.

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is a drug, developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.  It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. However, since the approval of the drug the FDA has continued monitoring several heart related adverse effects that were of concern during clinical trials.  In 2006 & 2007, the FDA requested that the labeling for the drug be changed as new data showed the potential risks of the drug.

Since 2006 Avandia users have reported numerous side effects, some of which caused severe medical problems:

  • Headaches and back pain
  • Anemia
  • Swelling or water weight gain (edema)
  • Bone fractures in upper arms, hands, and feet
  • Vision problems, including partial blindness
  • Upper respiratory infections, similar to colds
  • Heart disease, heart attack
  • Increased risk of stroke
  • Liver failure
  • Death

If you or a loved one have experienced physical or mental problems due to Avandia use, you may be eligible for inclusion in our class-action lawsuit against the manufacturers.
Contact us via e-mail, or call toll free 877-664-9365.

www.Avandia-Lawsuit-Lawyer.com

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