Avandia was hailed by manufacturer GlaxoSmithKlein as a safe and effective way to treat Type II diabetes. By making the body more sensitive to the effects of insulin, it offered a way to treat diabetes in patients who had become resistant to the action of the insulin their bodies were producing.

If you or someone you love has been injured and had a heart attack, heart failure or other serious injury contact our Avandia Side Effects Attorney today at (800) 732-3070 or use our online contact form.

Avandia Lawsuit

What the manufacturer failed to disclose to patients was the increased risk of suffering the following Avandia side effects, some of which resulted in the deaths of patients who had been taking this medication. These side effects included:

• Congestive heart failure

• Myocardial Infarction and other types of heart attack and heart failure

• Sudden weight gain and spikes in blood pressure

• Stroke

• Liver toxicity

• Allergic reactions

• Fractures of the bones in the hands, feet and arms

In fact, medical journals were able to analyze the findings of patient trials and found that there was a 43 percent higher chance of suffering serious cardiovascular complications from taking Avandia.

The FDA had issued a Black Box Warning concerning the serious heart problems associated with Avandia back in 2007. Black Box Warnings are the most serious warnings that the FDA issues.

Avandia Side Effects

Many of the side effects of Avandia can have permanent and devastating effects on your health and your ability to earn a living. You may require ongoing medical care or supportive therapy and an Avandia lawsuit can help you get the compensation you need to pay for ongoing expenses.

A skilled and experienced Avandia lawyer can help you with the legal proceedings that you may encounter as you seek compensation either for you or someone you love. If you have suffered the loss of someone close to you as a direct result of taking the drug an Avandia attorney may be able to help you receive monetary compensation for your loss.

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We believe in defending people who may have suffered Avandia related heart injury, Avandia Stroke, Avandia Heart Attack, congestive heart failure, heart injuries or death.

You want to make sure that your lawyer has experience dealing with cases involving harmful pharmaceuticals. The lawyers at McEwen Law Firm have that experience and have helped clients deal with not only pharmaceutical companies but medical insurance companies as well. Your attorney will be able to review the facts surrounding your claim and tell you what the next steps will be. They may be able to advise you as to whether you have a claim and whether you would be better off joining a class action suit or litigating your claim separately.

If you are currently dealing with the aftermath of Avandia related health problems, you need a competent and compassionate legal team that can put their experience to work for you. This can help you receive the maximum compensation possible and protect your rights and dignity both in the courtroom and afterwards. The lawyers at McEwen Law firm have met with clients across the United States and want to meet with you to see how they can assist you. To contact them, you can contact us today at 800-732-3070. You can also contact us by using the form at the side of the page for a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis which is beneficial because we only get paid when you do!