Dangerous Drug and Recall News

As more and more people in the United States are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, more and more companies are working to formulate and market medication that’s intended to help treat the symptoms of the condition and to generally keep type 2 diabetes under control.  One such medication that hit the market with a high degree of promise is known as Avandia, which is manufactured by the pharmaceutical giant of GlaxoSmithKline.

Unfortunately, many who used Avandia eventually began to develop serious side effects, and these included:

• Severe allergic reactions
• Severe chest pain
• Strokes
• Heart attacks
• Death

Those who have been found to be in a position of high risk include anyone who has had a history of heart problems in the past.

Ultimately, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health warning in regards to Avandia and the increased risk of heart attacks and other serious problems for those who were using it.  This announcement followed the publication of a study by the New England Journal of Medicine that concluded that those who used Avandia faced a higher risk of a heart attack by as much as 43 percent.

If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of Avandia side effects, you have legal rights and options, but you’ll need to work with a defective drugs lawyer in order to obtain a full set of answers that directly relate to your situation.  If you and your attorney decide that filing an Avandia lawsuit is a sound decision, you’ll need to help your attorney get the process started by providing him or her with a few pieces of information.  These include:

• Documentation regarding your Avandia prescription
• Dates you took the medication
• Any medical records pertaining to problems you encountered as a result of using Avandia
• Any insurance documentation regarding your health situation that relates to your use of Avandia
• Any other information you think could be relevant

This is not an exhaustive list, and you’re only going to serve yourself better if you err on the side of over-inclusion when it comes to potential evidence.  After you’ve provided your defective drugs attorney with the information he or she needs, you can likely focus on your recovery and allow your attorney to handle your claim.  If you’ve suffered from the use of Avandia, contact an attorney today to schedule a free initial consultation.