Stipe Law - Avandia

Avandia, or Rosiglitazone, is the world's best-selling Type-2 diabetes medication; manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. More than 1 million people in the United States alone take the drug in order to lower their blood sugar levels. In May 2007, The New England Journal of Medicine published a report that showed a link between Avandia and serious heart and other medical problems.

Since the report from The New England Journal of Medicine was released, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert about the drug saying that the drug was potentially dangerous and could increase the risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths in patients taking Avandia. The FDA also said that patients currently taking Avandia for type-2 diabetes who are at risk of heart problems or heart attacks should consult with their doctor immediately about the study.

The report showed that patients taking Avandia increased the risk of heart attack by 43% and increased the risk of cardiac-related death by 64%. Avandia is a potentially dangerous drug, and its side effects include:

· Pulmonary Edema
· Congestive Heart Failure
· Liver Failure
· Hepatitis
· Blurry or Distorted Vision
· Swelling of Feet
· Weight Gain

Being a victim of a dangerous or defective drug can cause you to suffer from large medical bills, prevent you from working, and cause serious mental anguish for you and your family. If you or a loved one has been prescribed Avandia, and have now developed a heart condition, you may be entitled to compensation for the losses you have suffered.

If you believe that you or a family member have been injured as a result of taking Avandia, and you live in the Oklahoma City, Tulsa, or McAlester, Oklahoma area, please contact The Stipe Law Firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.

The dangerous drug lawyers at The Stipe Law Firm will help you determine what damages you have suffered from, and they will help you hold the responsible parties responsible.

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