Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits Hit 1,000

By Top Class Actions | October 3, 2012

Category: Pharmaceuticals

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By John Curran

Actos bladder cancer class action lawsuit attorneys have already filed claims on behalf of 1,000 plaintiffs for Actos side effects including increased bladder cancer and pioglitazone heart attack risks. The media are often in love with round numbers, like 10-year anniversaries or when anything hits 10, 100 or 1,000, but in this case it serves to highlight the serious problems of what could turn into one of the largest prescription medication side effects class action lawsuits in history.

One important fact for those who have suffered from Actos cardiovascular side effects is that multi-district litigation allows their own Actos class action lawsuit attorneys to pursue different strategies, no matter how many plaintiffs there are. However, many cases will have some similarities, in part because of the manufacturers. Actos bladder cancer problems arose in part due to aggressive marketing by two pharmaceutical companies, Eli Lilly and Takeda Pharmaceutical.

The drug is used to moderate blood sugar spikes for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. However, there are numerous other drugs that are similarly effective without the two-plus times greater risk for Actos bladder cancer side effects. Many pioglitazone side effects class action lawsuit attorneys are arguing that the company knew about these risks as studies started flooding in after 2005. Moreover, as consumer organizations like AARP continue to recommend the drug, Actos bladder cancer lawsuits are likely to increase.

It’s important to note that while studies can be cherry-picked to select the ones that fit a point of view, it’s increasingly difficult to see that with the Takeda drug. While the FDA gave little credence to Actos side effects in approving a generic form of pioglitazone, countries like Britain, Germany and others have already banned the drug in all forms because of the risks.

If you or someone you know has been affected by cardiovascular or Actos bladder cancer side effects, you may be able to get help. Visit the Actos Bladder Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation to learn more about what options you have. When you fill out the short form, you’ll receive a free consultation from a qualified Actos lawsuit attorney about your situation. Make an informed decision about whether or not to pursue a potential Actos bladder cancer lawsuit by getting your no-cost legal review today.

Updated October 3rd, 2012

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