Many people have taken the diabetes medication Avandia in order to control their blood sugar levels. It is an oral medication which works by making the body more sensitive to insulin and is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKlein.

Avandia was a very popular medication which was first introduced to the market in 1999. It`s popularity increased and in 2006 was actually the third most profitable drug that Glaxo had on the market.

There have been a number of serious and potentially deadly Avandia Warnings and Problems including serious Risk that come as a direct result of taking this medication. Certain side effects and warnings include cardiovascular issues such as congestive heart failure and decreased movement of blood through the heart. This means that many people are at an increased risk of suffering a Myocardial Infarction as a direct result of Avandia use.

Other cardiovascular problems include:

• Congestive heart failure which can be exaggerated by sudden weight gain
• Stroke from elevated blood pressure
• Sudden shortness of breath and a higher chance of chest pain which may be accompanied by pain which may radiate down the arm.

There have been other health problems, risks, and side effects that come as a result of Avandia use. These include:

• Liver toxicity
• Severe allergic reaction
• Sudden and severe decreases or increases in blood sugar levels which can lead to many further health complications
• Increased risk of fractures that may occur in the hands, feet and arms

At least one medical journal was able to illustrate an increased risk of serious health complications that could, in many cases, be traced directly to the use of Avandia. However, despite this, GlaxoSmithKlein did not pull this medication from the market. In 2008, the FDA did not require a recall of the information but they did require Glaxo to place a black box warning on the packaging to alert customers of the potential health risks.

However, many people continue to be prescribed Avandia and many, over the years between when the medication was available and when the warning appeared, suffered permanent and often devastating side effects.

If you, or someone you love has been affected by these side effects, you may want to consider hiring an experienced Avandia lawyer who can help guide you through the process and help get you the compensation you deserve. They can help you establish whether you have a case by finding the experts who can determine whether your pain and suffering is a direct result of Avandia use.

An Avandia lawsuit will need to prove that you or someone you love has suffered damage from the use of this medication. This can help get you the compensation you need to help you maintain a good standard of living or help you receive monetary compensation if you have lost a loved one.

The lawyers at McEwen Law Firm have helped many clients across the United States with their medical lawsuits. Whether they are dealing with medical insurance or harmful pharmaceuticals they make it their mission to protect the rights and dignity of their clients while working toward a successful legal outcome. If you want to find out whether they can help you, you can call us today at 800-732-3070 or fill out the form on the side of this page. You can feel comfortable and protected in the knowledge that we work on a contingency basis which means there are no legal fees involved unless you win your case and are fairly compensated.