Avandia Lawsuit

Avandia lawsuits have resulted because of the serious Avandia side effects that have been reported. When Rezulin diabetes drug was recalled Avandia was intended to replace it as a safer alternative, however the consumer group Public Citizen never recognized Avandia to be a safe alternative. Avandia lawsuits have resulted because serious side effects as a result of using Avandia have surfaced, including congestive heart failure, hepatitis, and liver failure.

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The FDA has sent letters to Avandia manufacturer regarding the promotional activities for Avandia. Avandia lawsuits have resulted, because of the serious Avandia side effects and because Avandia manufacturer minimized the risks associated with Avandia. In particular, the FDA warned Avandia manufacturer of the "oral representations denying the existence of serious new risks associated with Avandia at GSK's promotional exhibit booth" in September 2001. When Avandia was approved the FDA stated they were not confident of its safety regarding liver toxicity, just that Avandia appeared to be safer than Rezulin, a factor that Avandia lawsuits may point out.

September 8, 2003

In 2000, Rezulin diabetes drug was recalled after being linked to dozens of fatal liver disease instances. The FDA announced at the time of Rezulin recall that Acts and Avandia were safer alternative in "this important class of diabetes drug," which Rezulin was the first FDA approved drug of the newest class. Public Citizen consumer group criticized the FDA for waiting too long to issue the Rezulin recall and remained skeptical that other drugs, such as Avandia, would not also cause problems.

Now, a new study published in the September 9 issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings has reported that congestive heart failure can occur in Avandia patients. Already known to cause fluid accumulation, Avandia is now being discouraged from use amongst anyone with a history of congestive heart failure or chronic renal insufficiency until further Avandia studies have been performed.

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