Avandia Side Effect Lawsuit Information

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Unfortunately, reports of Avandia side effects have also increased recently, and below you'll find an overview of the issue. You'll find information regarding the history of Avandia and how it works, examples of Avandia side effects that have been reported, official reactions to this issue and finally how you should proceed if you or someone you love has been harmed by Avandia side effects.

Avandia Information

Avandia is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, one of the true giants of the pharmaceutical drug industry. Avandia was originally approved for marketing, sale and distribution in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999, and since then its sales have been high in terms of volume.

As stated above, Avandia was released to help people control type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is known in many circles as adult-onset diabetes given its tendency to develop later in life. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that results from faulty functions on the cellular level of a patient. Basically, those with type 2 diabetes are not able to have their cells recognize and properly process insulin. Insulin is a substance that's responsible for several different essential daily functions. No cause for type 2 diabetes has yet been identified definitively, but current research indicates that its onset is the result of genetics and an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.

Avandia works against this condition by prompting the cells inside a patient that are not properly recognizing and processing insulin to do so. If this occurs successfully, those cells will become more receptive to insulin and restore the balance to the patient's system that type 2 diabetes damages.

It should also be noted that Avandia is not generally administered to act alone. Most doctors will prescribe Avandia as an important part of an overall approach with the diabetes patient that includes a much healthier diet and a routine of exercise, all of which combine to keep this condition under control.

Avandia Side Effects

Despite early success, reports of Avandia side effects eventually began to surface. As is commonly the case with new medications, the initial reports of Avandia side effects were relatively minor, and examples of them included:

• Sinus discomfort
• Back pain
• Fatigue
• Dizziness

However, reports of much more serious Avandia side effects followed these initial reports, and these side effects included:

• Arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat)
• Liver failure
• Heart failure
• Edema
• Death

Each of these Avandia side effects is not only dangerous, but can be life-threatening in certain situations. One of the reasons that this high level of danger is present is because many of the common symptoms associated with these severe Avandia side effects are relatively common for those with type 2 diabetes. As a result, many patients and even some doctors did not realize the problems that were developing. These symptoms included:

• Facial swelling
• Tightness in the chest
• Weight gain
• Rashes
• Fatigue

If you have been used Avandia and you've experienced any symptoms that you feel are problematic, you need to obtain a full medical evaluation as soon as possible.

Avandia Public Health Warnings and the FDA

In response to these reports of Avandia side effects, the FDA has issued several public health warnings describing the problems that could arise as a result of using it. Even though Avandia remains on the market, Congress has asked a panel of experts to study the drug in terms of its benefits versus the risks involved with keeping it on the market.

In the meantime, Avandia side effects lawyers around the United States have been working with those harmed by the drug to pursue recovery for damages incurred in civil courts. This has always been an option for those who have been harmed by any dangerous prescription drug, and until any conclusions are drawn by the official study will remain the central remedy for those who have been harmed by Avandia.

Avandia Side Effects Lawyers – Hire an Attorney Today

If you or someone you love has used Avandia and has suffered from Avandia side effects, you need to take action. Contact the Avandia side effects lawyers at the law firm of Phillips Webster today to schedule a free initial consultation so you can obtain the answers you need regarding your legal rights and potential options.