The GlaxoSmithKline diabetes medicine, Avandia, has recently been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a warning about this dangerous drug and suggests you speak with a doctor about these potential side effects.
While the FDA has not asked GlaxoSmithKiline to take any actions concerning Avandia yet, they do want the public to be aware of these findings. Patients who take Avandia for their diabetes and have heart conditions should speak with their doctor about whether or not Avandia is right for them.
Avandia was approved by the FDA in 1999 to treat type 2 diabetes. In recent studies, however, Avandia has been shown to increase potential heart problems such as heart attacks and chest pain.
If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack while taking Avandia, you may be able to recover compensation. An experienced defective drug lawyer can help advise you as to whether or not you have a valid claim against the pharmaceutical company. If you do, you may be able to recover compensation for pain and suffering, medical costs, and lost wages. If your loved one died from complications associated with taking Avandia, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the pharmaceutical company.
If you have pharmaceutical injury claim in Oklahoma or Arkansas, please contact the pharmaceutical litigation lawyers at Carr & Carr today to schedule a consultation.
