Avandia®

Attorneys for Avandia® Injuries and Side Effects in Lancaster, Palmdale and Santa Clarita

Avandia®, generic name rosiglitazone, is a prescription drug that millions of Americans use to treat diabetes. Avandia is specifically prescribed and administered to treat Type II Diabetes by combating insulin resistance.

In spite of its potential benefits, Avandia may cause serious injury or may even lead to the wrongful death of those people who have been prescribed this potentially dangerous drug. Avandia was first approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for the treatment of Type II Diabetes in 1999. Sales peaked in 2006 at 2.5 million dollars and a reported total of more than 7 million users. In May of 2007, however, the FDA issued a safety alert regarding Avandia and other types of drugs that contain rosiglitazone. The FDA stated in particular that clinical trials showed a "significant increase in the risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths in patients taking Avandia." The FDA also made public particular findings that Avandia's manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, had made, stating that patients who use Avandia "may have a 30-40 percent greater risk of heart attack and other heart-related adverse events than patients treated with placebo or other anti-diabetic therapy."

Lancaster Avandia Injury Lawyer

In view of the potential dangers associated with Avandia, you may wish to consult an attorney if you or someone you love suffered injury while taking Avandia. Heart attack, heart failure and heart valve damage may be associated with Avandia use, and it is possible that you have the right to take legal action against the drug manufacturer or possibly your doctor for wrongfully prescribing this drug. A Lancaster drug injury attorney at R. Rex Parris Law Firm can meet with you to discuss your options in this regard.

Our law firm has been representing clients in injury claims and lawsuits in Lancaster, Palmdale and throughout Los Angeles County for more than 20 years. We understand how to approach class action cases and similar lawsuits against pharmaceutical giants and can represent your interests in regard to your Avandia claim.

Contact a Lancaster Avandia injury lawyer at our law firm today.