Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits
Girard Gibbs Files Actos Lawsuits
Girard Gibbs represents people across the country who have suffered from bladder cancer or other serious side effects after taking the diabetes drug Actos. Our Actos attorneys speak with people every day who have questions about the medication and the associated risks, and recently filed a federal Actos lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Company and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturers of Actos.
Lawsuits follow study linking Actos to bladder cancer
An FDA Actos safety warning released in June 2011 concluded that exposure to Actos for more than a year can increase the risk of bladder cancer by 40%. Following the FDA’s safety warning, Takeda submitted a new Actos warning label that disclosed the risk of bladder cancer associated with use of the medication.
The new FDA approved Actos warning label comes too late for those who took the medication and were diagnosed with bladder cancer. Since the FDA Actos warning was released, a number of lawsuits were filed by people who took Actos and later contracted bladder cancer, alleging that Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Actos’ manufacturer, failed to warn them about the risks associated with the medication.
How can people who took Actos and contracted bladder cancer file lawsuits
Federal laws require prescription drug manufacturers to warn patients and doctors of the potential side effects associated with their medications. When drug manufacturers fail to do this, patients are unable to make informed decisions about which medication is right for them. Because Takeda failed to warn patients about the increased risk of bladder cancer associated with Actos, they may be held legally accountable when people are impacted by those side effects.
Injured by Actos? Free and Confidential Consultation
The Actos lawyers at Girard Gibbs represent people from across the country who have contracted bladder cancer while taking Actos. If you had bladder cancer after taking Actos or other medications containing pioglitazone, you may have a legal right to pursue financial compensation for your injuries or other damages. Fill out the form to the right or call (866) 981-4800 for a free confidential consultation concerning your possible Actos bladder cancer lawsuit.
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ACTOS FAQs
Q: What should I do if I want to speak with an Actos attorney?
A: Fill out the form above on the right side of the page or call our toll-free number (866) 981-4800 for a free consultation with our Actos attorneys.
Q: How much will Girard Gibbs charge me?
A: Nothing. We do not charge our clients up front for bringing a lawsuit or speaking with our Actos lawyers.
Q: How can an Actos lawyer help me?
If you or a loved one were injured as a result of taking Actos, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Speak with an Actos lawyer.
Q: What is Actos?
A: Actos is a prescription drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. Actos was first approved for sale by the FDA in 1999, and is scheduled for release in generic form in 2012.
Q: What is the active ingredient in Actos?
The active ingredient in Actos is pioglitazone. Studies showed an increased risk of bladder cancer in people taking pioglitazone-containing medications. The FDA recently issued a safety review after studies indicated a connection between Actos & bladder cancer.
Q: Who makes Actos?
A: Actos is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
