If you or a loved one has suffered heart problems after taking Avandia®, contact the lawyers of Phillips & Associates for a free case review.
Introduced in 1999 by GlaxoSmithKline, Avandia® is a medication used to help type 2, non-insulin dependent diabetics improve blood sugar control. Avandia® is part of the glitazone class of drugs that help the body use insulin more effectively; however, some studies have raised concerns about the safety of glitazones. These studies claim that glitazones may be linked to an increased risk of liver and heart problems. Rezulin®, the first drug of this class, was pulled from the market in 2000, following several cases of acute liver failure that led to the death of more than 60 people who used the drug.
Despite the concerns about the potential dangers of Avandia® use, it remains on the market. With more than 60 million prescriptions written for the drug in the past eight years, it is important for patients using the drug to be aware of the potential health risks associated with the medication. If you or a loved one has suffered heart-related problems after taking Avandia®, contact the attorneys of Phillips & Associates for an evaluation of your case.
A class action lawsuit is filed by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of a group with a common interest. An individual attorney or law firm represents the group in court, and the settlement or verdict resulting from the lawsuit holds for all members of the class. At Phillips & Associates, our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in both individual and class action lawsuits. Class action lawsuits typically lead to lower court costs and may increase the group's chances of obtaining a favorable judgment. However, class action lawsuits can also result in less compensation for the individual claimants in the suit. If you or a loved one is considering filing a class action lawsuit with other Avandia® users, consult the lawyers of Phillips & Associates for legal guidance.
As one of Arizona's most prominent consumer law firms, Phillips & Associates has gained a reputation throughout the United States for providing superior legal representation. Boasting more than 250 years' combined legal experience, the lawyers at our firm are especially skilled in handling dangerous drug cases. In fact, clients from all 50 states have relied on our attorneys' knowledge of pharmaceutical litigation and the potentially dangerous drugs on the market.
Recent studies have found that there may be a link between Avandia® use and an increased risk of cardiovascular problems. While other studies contradict this claim and the FDA recommends that the medication remain on the market, there is simply not enough long-term evidence to support or disprove the safety of Avandia®. Therefore, it is important that consumers are aware of the potential dangers associated with Avandia®. For more information about Avandia®, contact our firm today.
If you or a loved one has experienced heart troubles after taking Avandia®, we recommend that you contact an attorney as soon as possible for an evaluation of your case. The lawyers of Phillips & Associates have extensive experience in pharmaceutical litigation and can help you determine if you have a viable lawsuit against the maker of Avandia®. Contact our firm today for a free case review.