Houston Actos Injury Lawyer Brian White
For over a decade the drug Actos (pioglitazone), manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, has been prescribed to patients suffering from Type-2 diabetes. More recently, the drug has been used as a means to stave off the progression of diabetes in those predisposed to, or already showing preliminary signs of the condition. The drug is intended to regulate blood glucose levels and adjust diabetic patients' response to insulin.
Though the seriousness of Type-2 diabetes and its effects make this sort of pharmaceutical innovation a welcome occurrence, drug manufacturers must be held accountable when their products cause significant injury to those who take them, particularly if known dangers were not sufficiently disclosed. If you or a loved one is suffering as a result of taking Actos, you need the help of a dedicated, knowledgeable Houston Actos injury Lawyer. Attorney Brian White has the expertise to safeguard your rights and pursue financial compensation for the harm you have sustained.
The Link between Actos and Bladder Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched a formal safety review of Actos in September 2010 in response to studies strongly suggestive of a connection between the drug and bladder cancer. In following year, the FDA issued a warning about the heightened risk of bladder cancer for individuals taking drugs that contain pioglitazone, commercially known as Actos in the United States.
Though the FDA did not recall the drug, and in fact advised patients to continue taking Actos unless their physician advised otherwise, the government of France completely suspended usage of the drug and Germany issued a formal recommendation that no additional patients begin taking it as a means to treat diabetes. Subsequently, the FDA required new labeling of the drug to include a warning of the suspected link between Actos and bladder cancer, particularly in patients with a history of that type of cancer.
Symptoms and Impact of Actos-Related Illness
Increased risk of bladder cancer is perhaps the most significant side effect of Actos use, but the drug has also been found to bring heightened danger of heart attack due to exacerbation of existing cardiovascular disease or the emergence of new conditions. Some of the main symptoms of Actos-related illness include:
- Difficulty catching one's breath
- Noticeable swelling and retention of fluid
- Unexplained, abnormal weight gain
- Excessive fatigue
- Slowed pulse
Let Houston Attorney Brian White Pursue the Remedies You Deserve
The best way to ensure that your rights to compensation are protected and asserted is to seek the assistance of a seasoned Houston Actos injury lawyer. If you are suffering from bladder cancer or other injuries stemming from Actos, you may be eligible for financial compensation for your current and future medical bills, as well as any pain and suffering you've experienced. Contact Attorney Brian White for a free initial consultation; let our team conduct a thorough review of the facts of your case and develop a strategy for securing the compensation to which you are entitled.