Actos Side Effects
Actos, or pioglitazone, is a medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin to regulate the level of sugar in the blood. According to the FDA, prolonged exposure to Actos may result in certain side effects, including bladder cancer.
If you think you are suffering from side effects relating to Actos, you should consult your doctor. If you want to speak with our Actos lawyers about your legal rights, contact us toll-free at (866) 981-4800 or fill out the form to the right. Girard Gibbs' Actos attorneys have filed Actos lawsuits on behalf of people across the country who have contracted bladder cancer after taking Actos.
Actos Side Effects: Bladder Cancer
Recenlty, an FDA Actos warning stated:
"The risk of bladder cancer increased with increasing dose and duration of pioglitazone use. Compared to never being exposed to pioglitazone, a duration of pioglitazone therapy longer than 12 months was associated with a 40% increase in risk."
Actos bladder cancer lawsuits allege risk of bladder cancer was not disclosed (prior to the FDA approving a new Actos warning label) to people taking Actos and resulted in some people contracting bladder cancer, and has led some to call for an Actos recall in the United States (Actos has already been banned in France and Germany).
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Other Actos Side Effects
According to Actos' published patient information, people who take Actos to manage type 2 diabetes may experience a variety of other side effects. If you experience any of these or other side effects as a result of taking Actos, you should consult your doctor:
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Kidney Cancer
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Heart Failure
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Low Blood Sugar
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Swelling
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Weight Gain
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Ovulation
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Anemia
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Liver Problems
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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