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The number of deaths among Avandia® users continues to rise, sparking much controversy among the healthcare community.

Avandia® Death Risk

The diabetes drug Avandia® has been a topic of concern ever since it hit the market. In fact, there has been more than one study suggesting that Avandia® significantly increases the risk of death among its users.

Shocking Avandia® Death Rate

One of the most recent studies, which was released Nov. 24, 2008, suggested that death rate among patients who use Avandia® is 15 percent higher than those taking Actos (pioglitazone). The same study found the incidence of heart failure to be 13 percent higher among patients using Avandia®. Actos is one of the competing type-2 diabetes drugs on the market.

Avandia® Death Risk Controversy: 2007 Analysis

The controversy surrounding the use of Avandia® dates back to a 2007 analysis of more than 40 studies and nearly 28,000 patients that confirmed that patients who take the Avandia® drug have a much higher death risk due to cardiovascular events.

The analysis, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in May 2007, indicated that patients treated with Avandia® for Type 2 diabetes have a significantly higher risk of dying from a heart-related problem compared to patients who are treated with another diabetes drug or a placebo.

If you are concerned about Avandia®’s death risk, you should consult with a physician as soon as possible. If you have been injured as a result of taking Avandia®, a qualified defective drug lawyer can determine if you are eligible to seek reimbursement for your losses with an Avandia® lawsuit.

What Diabetics Should Know About Avandia®

Type 2 diabetes affects up to 20 million Americans, and an estimated one million American patients are currently taking Avandia®. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required that new safety information be added to the drug’s label to warn users and healthcare professionals of Avandia®’s death risk and other serious side effects.

Avandia® May Lead to Fatal Heart Attacks

People with Type 2 diabetes already have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, and taking a drug that provides an increased risk of heart attack and other heart problems could lead to deadly complications. In fact, the new meta-analysis of Avandia® data revealed a 30 to 40 percent increased risk of heart attack in patients treated with Avandia®, some of which proved fatal.

FDA Criticized Over Avandia® Death & Heart Attack Risk

When the NEJM published the new safety analysis, the FDA came under harsh new criticism over Avandia®’s death risk and heart attack risk—with documents revealing that the FDA was aware of Avandia®’s risks as early as 2000. Still, GlaxoSmithKline was allowed to continue marketing—and reaping exorbitant profits from sales of—Avandia®.

Evidence shows that Glaxo knew about the dangers, including heart attack and death, associated with its blockbuster drug. Because the company sacrificed safety to profits, it may be held liable for damages suffered by those harmed by Avandia®.

Compensation May Be Available for Your Losses

If your loved one died while using Avandia®, your losses should not go silenced. You should consult with an experienced Avandia® attorney to learn more about your legal rights and options. Recoverable damages often include:

• medical costs
• funeral/burial costs
• loss of enjoyment of life
• loss of companionship and moral support
• mental anguish and emotional trauma

To learn more about your legal rights from an experienced product liability attorney, contact us today.

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