FDA Actos Warning: Actos "May be Associated with an Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer"
On June 15, 2011 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert regarding pioglitazone, the active ingredient in diabetes drug Actos. Studies have indicated that the risk of bladder cancer associated with products that contain pioglitazone, such as Takeda Pharmaceutical's drug Actos, increases with long term usage.
The FDA Actos warning:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public that use of the diabetes medication Actos (pioglitazone) for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.
If you take or have taken Actos and contracted bladder cancer, contact our Actos lawyers for a free consultation toll-free (866) 981-4800 or fill out the form to the right.
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Actos Studies: Bladder Cancer Risks
The FDA Actos Safety Warning comes after a review of recent studies where "an increased risk of bladder cancer was noted among patients with the longest exposure to pioglitazone, and in those exposed to the highest cumulative dose of pioglitazone."
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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