Our Missouri drug litigation lawyers are currently investigating Avandia, a drug used in combination with insulin for the treatment of adult-onset or type 2 diabetes. Numerous studies show Avandia may not be safe and may qualify as a defective product under Missouri law.

RISKS OF AVANDIA

Avandia increases the risk of heart attack, liver failure, osteoporosis and has other life threatening side effects. It is important to speak with an experienced Missouri personal injury lawyer immediately if you have experienced any of these symptoms.

HEART ATTACKS AND AVANDIA

The most common, and potentially deadly, side effect of Avandia is heart attack or heart failure. The analysis of 42 studies, involving 14,000 patients, has found those taking Avandia to be 43% more likely to suffer a heart attack. These findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2007. Patients who have had a heart attack caused by Avandia experienced symptoms of weight gain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, and swollen extremities.

LIVER FAILURE AND AVANDIA

A rare, but equally as hazardous, side effect of Avandia is liver failure. Numerous patients have died or required a liver transplant due to the drugs effect on liver function. Patients who experienced liver failure due to Avandia often experienced symptoms such as yellowing of the skin (jaundice), nausea, stomach pain and fatigue. It is crucial that patients taking Avandia closely monitor the liver in an effort to avoid liver failure.

HOW OUR MISSOURI PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS CAN HELP YOU

If you, or someone you love, have suffered from side effects of Avandia it is important that you speak with a Missouri personal injury lawyer experienced in defective drug litigation. The Bradley Law Firm has more than thirty years experience with lawsuits involving serious injury or death. Contact the Bradley Law Firm today and speak to an experienced injury lawyer about your case for free.