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drug_recall avandiaSince 1999, Avandia has become one of the top-selling diabetes drugs on the market. In 2006 alone, Avandia was prescribed to 11 million Americans. Although widely used, Avandia carries significant risks—including an increased risk of congestive heart failure (CHF or heart failure) and a 43 percent increased risk of heart attack.
If Avandia caused you to suffer heart attack or heart failure, let an experienced attorney evaluate your case and explain your rights—free of charge.
The Facts about Avandia Heart Failure
About Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is a life-threatening condition characterized the heart's inability to pump blood efficiently, resulting in a lack of adequate oxygen supply to the body's other organs. Symptoms of congestive heart failure may include swelling in the feet and ankles, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, and nausea, among other things.
Patients taking Avandia who experience any symptoms of heart failure should consult with a physician as soon as possible.
Diagnosed with Heart Failure?
If so and you think Avandia use is to blame, it is in your best interests to discuss your case with a qualified attorney. You may be entitled to compensation to cover your treatment costs as well as any other financial or emotional losses.
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A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reaffirms previous findings about the diabetes drug Avandia—that is, it carries a significantly increased risk of heart failure, heart attack, and death.
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