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Avandia is the name brand of the drug rosiglitazone, which is prescribed to patients with Type 2 diabetes; its purpose is to work in conjunction with healthy eating and exercise to control blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Avandia is manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline pharmaceuticals. In recent years, the drug has been linked to heart damage. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), people who have moderate to severe congestive heart failure should not take drugs that lower glucose levels, like Avandia. In addition, the AHA states that diabetics who already have mild heart disease or any kidney problems are at risk of developing congestive heart failure from the use of Avandia.
Because of several alarming reports and consumer complaints, in 2007 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued what is called a Black Box Warning. This is the highest level of alert that the FDA can issue. The Black Box Warning stated that controlled clinical trials showed that patients taking Avandia were at a higher risk of heart attacks or even death related to heart failure than the population at large.
In September of 2010, the FDA took control of the Avandia situation and announced that they will place restrictions on prescriptions for the medication. For patients with Type 2 diabetes, this means that they are encouraged to try other medications with Avandia as a last resort, and only after careful consideration for their chances at heart failure.
Patients who believe they have suffered from taking Avandia should contact an attorney. They are entitled to damages to compensate for their lost income, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Specific conditions that have been tied to Avandia include: congestive heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular heart disease.
The legal professionals at Peterson Law Firm at petersonlawfirm.com are dedicated to helping patients who have suffered because of Avandia. Clients are invited to visit their website and fill out a free, no obligation case evaluation. A legal professional will then contact the client and determine whether they have a case.
