Avandia Side Effects

In recent years, evidence linking Avandia to serious side effects such as pulmonary edema, heart attack and heart failure has mounted. Some analyses suggest that Avandia increases the risk of heart attack by 30 to 40 percent. The risk of Avandia side effects has not yet prompted a withdrawal of the drug from the market, although an FDA panel met in July 2007 to discuss the drug's future.

Some of the more mild Avandia side effects include headache, fatigue, back pain, and sinusitis, among others. However, Avandia has also been linked to more dangerous side effects such as:

• Pulmonary Edema
• Heart attacks
• Heart failure

In 2000, Rezulin diabetes drug was recalled after being linked to dozens of fatal liver disease instances. The FDA announced at the time of the Rezulin recall that Actos and Avandia were safer alternatives for managing Type 2 diabetes. At the time, the consumer group Public Citizen criticized the FDA for waiting too long to issue the Rezulin recall and remained skeptical that other drugs, such as Avandia, would not also cause problems.
Since that time, several studies have been published linking Avandia to congestive heart failure and other heart problems. Unfortunately, millions of Americans have already taken Avandia, and one expert estimates that thousands have suffered heart problems as a result.

If you suffered congestive heart failure or other Avandia side effect while taking this drug, please contact our service today. We can put you in touch with an experienced Avandia attorney who is knowledgeable in dangerous drug litigation. You may be able to hold the drug company responsible for your damages.

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